My new tank

[SAKTEK]

Quick question guys. I'm about to start my plumbing and since I'm going to be using PVC, I'm unsure if I should but up the sump to the stand or leave some room in between. Suggestions?

 

[solitude127]

If there is no door on that side, I'd say butt it up.

 

[SAKTEK]

Thanks solitude, btw I saw your totm. WOW!!! Amazing tank, hopefully mine will be half as beautiful as yours.


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[SAKTEK]

What are you recommendations for an external water pump? I plan on using a manifold.


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[pgr11]

Reflo pumps. I run the super dart gold. 4600 gph that is designed to be throttled back if needed. It should handle the tank and anything else you want to run off of it

 

[Assyrian fish guy]

man cant wait to see that bad boy up and running. trying to set up my new tank too. not going as long as you but going 72x36x24. going to be tagging along to pick up any info. good luck with the build.

 

[solitude127]

Thanks solitude, btw I saw your totm. WOW!!! Amazing tank, hopefully mine will be half as beautiful as yours.


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Thank you.

What are you recommendations for an external water pump? I plan on using a manifold.


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Reeflo gets my vote. The new Blowholes look great. What else are you planning on running on this pump?

 

[Usingthejohn]

Sick tank!

If that were mine, I'd build a canopy for me to sleep under. That will be amazing when it's all up and running

 

[SAKTEK]

Reflo pumps. I run the super dart gold. 4600 gph that is designed to be throttled back if needed. It should handle the tank and anything else you want to run off of it

Thanks pgr11. Throttled back through a manifold?


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[SAKTEK]

Thank you.



Reeflo gets my vote. The new Blowholes look great. What else are you planning on running on this pump?

Aside from the two returns (3/4 & 1 1/2), media reactors. I don't know what else I can run off them. I plan on building a manifold


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[SAKTEK]

Will this be ok for my aquascaping?

 

[reefes pieces]

I'd use the hydraulic cement instead.

 

[SAKTEK]

I'd use the hydraulic cement instead.

Is that available at Home Depot?


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[SAKTEK]

Going to start on my plumbing. Any suggestions for my manifold? The two larger gate valves are 1.5 in & smaller ones being .75 in

 

[SchnitzelReef]

Leave an extra valve with a 1/4 hose to acclimate new fish and/or corals. I did it on mine, and it works great!!

 

[SAKTEK]

Which way looks better? Personally I prefer flange facing up, i.e., first picture.

 

[SAKTEK]

Leave an extra valve with a 1/4 hose to acclimate new fish and/or corals. I did it on mine, and it works great!!

Should I add an extra valve? I'd like to use the bigger valves for return and smaller ones for reactors.

 

[SchnitzelReef]

Small gate valve should do the trick

 

[SAKTEK]

Small gate valve should do the trick

Thanks SR

 

[newe70]

Awesome looking tank...cannot wait till you dt is up and running.