A Ausndani7 Member Aug 19, 2016 #1 Joined Oct 1, 2014 Messages 270 Likes 22 Points 18 Location Anaheim Hills Aug 19, 2016 #1 I am getting new tank setup and wondering what size recommended to drill overflow holes in tank / stand. Is 3/4 " standard or inch?
I am getting new tank setup and wondering what size recommended to drill overflow holes in tank / stand. Is 3/4 " standard or inch?
D dattack Member Aug 19, 2016 #2 Joined Sep 15, 2007 Messages 213 Likes 72 Points 18 Aug 19, 2016 #2 what size is your tank? Bigger is usually always better.
A Ausndani7 Member Aug 19, 2016 #3 Joined Oct 1, 2014 Messages 270 Likes 22 Points 18 Location Anaheim Hills Aug 19, 2016 #3 120 gallon with 40 gallon sump
N newtothis Member Aug 19, 2016 #4 Joined Dec 1, 2011 Messages 3,608 Likes 35 Points 48 Location 92804 Aug 19, 2016 #4 1.5 on the drain, 1" on the return. U can always reduce to size
A Ausndani7 Member Aug 19, 2016 #5 Joined Oct 1, 2014 Messages 270 Likes 22 Points 18 Location Anaheim Hills Aug 19, 2016 #5 okay is that pretty standard? Also, someone told me a 3rd hole should be drilled not sure why...
D dattack Member Aug 19, 2016 #6 Joined Sep 15, 2007 Messages 213 Likes 72 Points 18 Aug 19, 2016 #6 Ausndani7 said: okay is that pretty standard? Also, someone told me a 3rd hole should be drilled not sure why... Click to expand... Maybe they are thinking about the bean animal overflow.
Ausndani7 said: okay is that pretty standard? Also, someone told me a 3rd hole should be drilled not sure why... Click to expand... Maybe they are thinking about the bean animal overflow.
Confuse Member Aug 19, 2016 #7 Joined May 16, 2010 Messages 5,694 Likes 23 Points 38 Location Rancho Cucamonga Aug 19, 2016 #7 newtothis said: 1.5 on the drain, 1" on the return. U can always reduce to size Click to expand... What he said. You can even get away with 3/4" returns.
newtothis said: 1.5 on the drain, 1" on the return. U can always reduce to size Click to expand... What he said. You can even get away with 3/4" returns.
dontavo27 Member 2020 Philanthropist Supporter Aug 19, 2016 #8 Joined Aug 25, 2014 Messages 1,458 Likes 628 Points 43 Location Oak Park/ Westlake Village My Tank Build Aug 19, 2016 #8 1.5" for that size tank. If you go smaller you might deal with a lot of noise from the over flow not being able to handle your return pump gph rate
1.5" for that size tank. If you go smaller you might deal with a lot of noise from the over flow not being able to handle your return pump gph rate
