70 gal tank setup

[Richard_Dicosimo]

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]

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]

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]

Thank you

Pictures would be awesome!

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

[Richard_Dicosimo]

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.

[KrazyKuch]

Why don't you guy's instead of using anti syphon breaks, just go out and buy a check valve one size larger then the pimp youi a running

[fkshiu]

Originally Posted by KrazyKuch

Why don't you guy's instead of using anti syphon breaks, just go out and buy a check valve one size larger then the pimp youi a running

Because check valves can fail.