70 gal tank setup

prosnow · #1 12-15-2007, 05:49 PM

i think its going to be a nice set up.....u've got to happy matt. nice work rich.

digital-audiophile · #2 12-18-2007, 07:26 PM

Any updates. Is she running?

I have to try to plumb the new tank Albert built for me the same way so it would be nice to see it running. I'm still trying to getmy head around how the heck I get all the prezel pieces to fit in the bloody overflow.

Richard_Dicosimo · #3 12-18-2007, 09:54 PM

tank is up and running no rock yet. probably going to do some more work on it tonight and get the rock in there. if matt isnt to busy.

Richard

digital-audiophile · #4 12-20-2007, 03:52 AM

Question : How far below the teeth of the overflow did you bring the emergency drain to? After staring at your pictures for a good half hour I fianlly figured out how to make my pvc tee and 8 street elbows match your pretzel.. man that hurt my brain.

Richard_Dicosimo · #5 12-20-2007, 04:19 AM

because of where my return bulkheads are drilled and the positioning of the pipes the emergency drain is probably about 4" below the overflow grate.

got some rocks in the tank last night hopefully matt will post some pictures. going to get more rock and maybe a fish in the tank to help with the cycle.

Richard

digital-audiophile · #6 12-20-2007, 12:56 PM

Thank you

Pictures would be awesome!

Did you end up using the anti syphon loop on the tank, how is it working?

Richard_Dicosimo · #7 12-20-2007, 10:25 PM

We did use the loop in the end. the sump was way to full when power went out otherwise. it worked very well. im not 100% happy with the sump size there isnt a ton of room for evap probably only a gallon maybe more. hopefully wont be to bad with the t5's. im thinking we will have to install an auto top off for sure!!

Richard

Matt if your following this thread take some pics and post them up.