Remote/display fuge drilling & plumbing brainstorm

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Okay, the newb needs help again. I just picked up a 30g undrilled tank with the intention of running the return off my manifold and draining it back into my sump. So here come the questions!

- I have two unused 1/2" manifold outlets and plenty of power left in my return (Jebao 6000 running at 3rd of 6 settings). Drill for one 1/2" return or two? What are issues/drawbacks to using both manifold outlets? (My reactors run off their own pump.)
- How big to drill the drain?
- Drain into the skimmer section or fuge section in the sump? Looking to increase pod population.
- What else am I not thinking of? :)
 
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Do you know if the glass is tempered? From my recollection I'm pretty sure you can't drill on tempered glass. I you are able to, I'd say drill one return and one drain. I'd stick with the 1/2" for your return, and do 1" for the drain.


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Do you know if the glass is tempered? From my recollection I'm pretty sure you can't drill on tempered glass. I you are able to, I'd say drill one return and one drain. I'd stick with the 1/2" for your return, and do 1" for the drain.
It's not tempered (Oceanic) but thanks for looking out for the noob just in case. :) I'll probably have someone else do the actual drilling, as well.
 

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I would do 2 - 1" drains, one being an emergency overflow. That way you can add a gate valve to create a full syphon so u dont get the gurgling sound. I have the drill hole saw for a 1" bulkhead if interested in borrowing. Do dual returns but just split it with a Y and use one "outlet" on your manifold just in case you need an outlet later on.

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I would do 2 - 1" drains, one being an emergency overflow. That way you can add a gate valve to create a full syphon so u dont get the gurgling sound. I have the drill hole saw for a 1" bulkhead if interested in borrowing. Do dual returns but just split it with a Y and use one "outlet" on your manifold just in case you need an outlet later on.

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I know how an emergency drain works in a bottom-drilled tank, but how would it be placed in one that's drilled high on a side? One above the other? Sorry if I'm being dense.

Safety is definitely a big factor, it's why I don't want to use a HOB overflow that depends on a siphon.
 

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I know how an emergency drain works in a bottom-drilled tank, but how would it be placed in one that's drilled high on a side? One above the other? Sorry if I'm being dense.

Safety is definitely a big factor, it's why I don't want to use a HOB overflow that depends on a siphon.
Yeah get and overflow box make two holes, one higher that the other. I would add two 90 degree thread to barb so i can move the height of the water level.

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Yeah get and overflow box make two holes, one higher that the other. I would add two 90 degree thread to barb so i can move the height of the water level.

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Oh, that's a really good idea! Thanks!
 

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