Spitfires 6' 120 reef build

lastlight · #1 03-27-2013, 08:39 PM

didn't realize you had the pumps already otherwise i'd have kept my trap shut =)

i had the 4200. a lot of pump to trust without a threaded connection. it never really sat well with me! you're right about the noise they're good for that.

Kryptic4L · #2 03-27-2013, 09:10 PM

Can't wait to see this resurrection. These almost always turn out to be phenomenal builds.

I think the Laguna will be a awesome start, I wouldn't trust the speedwaves based solely on the box they come in. What an ugly box, looks like it was manufactured to gather dust which would vastly improve there appearance

Cubeman · #3 03-30-2013, 02:59 AM

I like a build with some sweat equity!

daplatapus · #4 03-30-2013, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by lastlight

i had the 4200. a lot of pump to trust without a threaded connection. it never really sat well with me! you're right about the noise they're good for that.

I ran a Laguna 2900 for almost a year on my tank with no issues. I have 12' of head pressure so the flow wasn't outrageous. Probably in the neighbourhood of 1200-1400 gph. So I wasn't thrilled with the lack of a threaded connection either. WHat I did was cut the barbed adapter down to the largest size possible (1 1/4" I think) and PVC glued it right to a piece of spa flex that I had to warm up a bit to get it on. Worked like a charm You still have that quick connect with that little "O" ring to worry about, but I was running it internal, never had any problems with it at all.