Plumbing

Dreadful · #1 06-13-2013, 04:26 AM

excellent! i can now help someone else from making the same mistakes i've made! go back to the "reef" section and go down a few threads to see my thread "leaking bulkhead solution"

read that.

i made every mistake possible and now have to redo it all! do not do the same things i did haha.

on another note.. something else i was never told when it comes to pvc fittings. you MUST use the primer on them unlike with abs.

lets see some pics of your setup!

Acrowhora · #2 06-13-2013, 05:09 AM

It's just a basic 65 reef ready tank,nothing too fancy

Equipments
Vortech mp10w es x2(currently on my 33 gallon sps tank)
Bubble Magus curve 5 skimmer
Ehiem compact+ pump 3000
Ecotech radion gen 1(will be buying 1 xr30w pro)
Koralia evo 750gph x2
Phosban 150 reactor x2
Will go for dry rock(cheaper)

Acrowhora · #3 06-13-2013, 05:21 AM

is there a special fitting that goes on the bulkhead,and i need to cement the pvc pipes,right?i'm at a complete lost here

on my 33 gallon tank,i have everything HOB

so,plumbing an aquarium is foreign to me..

Acrowhora · #4 06-13-2013, 06:12 AM

I've figured it out...i need to replace the 1'' and 3/4'' bulkheads that came with the megaflow overflow system,off to jl i go

thanks

gregzz4 · #5 06-13-2013, 06:29 AM

Look into running your system as a 'Herbie'
The 1" will be your main drain
The 3/4" will be your emergency drain

Then you need to plumb over the back for your returns

Look through the first, I don't know, maybe 10 pages, of my build thread for some pics etc

Link is my sig

Acrowhora · #6 06-13-2013, 06:34 AM

Thanks for the suggestion,Greg.i'll check that out,i hope it isn't too complicated a job tho cuz i'm greener than green

Quote:

Originally Posted by gregzz4

Look into running your system as a 'Herbie'
The 1" will be your main drain
The 3/4" will be your emergency drain

Then you need to plumb over the back for your returns

Look through the first, I don't know, maybe 10 pages, of my build thread for some pics etc

Link is my sig

Acrowhora · #7 06-13-2013, 06:38 AM

also,i have a 30''L x 12'' w x 16'' h sump with just two baffles but i'd like to add two-three more baffles,where can i get the glass panels cut?thanks again