Plumbing & pipework

[sphelps]

Originally Posted by whatcaneyedo

I've been warned against using ABS plumbing as it contains certain chemicals that are suppose to inhibit bacteria growth. Maybe someone with more knowledge can elaborate.

A very common myth but completely false, but that doesn't stop if from being spread around through aquarium forums like crazy. ABS is non-toxic and perfectly safe it is used in waste lines because it is unaffected by common household chemicals such as drain cleaners, ammonia, bowl cleaners, and cleansers.

[Zoaelite]

Originally Posted by sphelps

A very common myth but completely false, but that doesn't stop if from being spread around through aquarium forums like crazy. ABS is non-toxic and perfectly safe it is used in waste lines because it is unaffected by common household chemicals such as drain cleaners, ammonia, bowl cleaners, and cleansers.

+1, wouldn't make sense to start adding bacteria inhibiting agents for piping that is designated to transport wastes to a system that uses bacteria to break it down. Any other interesting differences between North American reefing and your native style?
Levi

[steveg]

Very interesting, I look forward to going to a plumbing store and getting my pipes, etc. It will be a new experience. Having seen the tanks on Canreef I will certainly not be scared of using the same piping as there are some absolutely awesome ones.

I am planning an in wall tank in my basement that can be viewed from both sides, rough dimensions 84 x 18 x 22 with 4 x 15 x 15 sump. Thinking about a etss900xr skimmer and a closed loop with om4 and reeflo pump. Any comments on closed loops would be welcom as this is another idea I had not seen until I went on Canreef.

Thanks for everyones comments.

[mark]

I'm a fan of the CL (have Dart and 4way) and no complaints.

Check out Dez's build (with CL) and Oceans Motions waterpix forum for CL ideas.