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07/08/2008, 07:38 PM
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Drilling 29 gallon
Okay here is a rudimentary plan for how I might drill my 29 gallon tank. What do you think about the dual 1inch drainpipes? good Idea or should I just stick with one? Also I plan on making the drain and return pipes the same thickness of 1 inch. I have heard some people make them different sizes, but I dont want to mess with 2 drill bits.
I also need a reccomendation for a pump to return the water, It will need to be able to pump upward about 3.5 feet I dont know what power I need let alone what brand, the sump will be about 10 gallons [IMG]  [/IMG]
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07/08/2008, 07:50 PM
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you need to figure out what size hole you need for a 1" bulkhead if that's going to be your drain/return size. I think the hole is 1 3/4". I used a mag5 for 2 years on a 29 and it worked great. Also be sure and make your holes (or have them drilled) the proper distance from the edges and eachother. 2 drains is better than one in case one plugs up. Read about Herbie's drains and Durso's. I would not tie in the two drains to one pipe going in to the sump. One snail or a clump of algae and its all over! You will need some gate or ball valves in that setup as well to control the flow. I think you are reinventing the wheel here though. I bet there are 50 threads with all of your same questions. Just look for build threads and find one about your size.
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07/08/2008, 07:54 PM
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Ive been trying but RC wont let me search now due to "high traffic"
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07/08/2008, 08:10 PM
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Yeah, best time to search is very late or mid day
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07/08/2008, 08:23 PM
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07/08/2008, 08:26 PM
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07/08/2008, 08:33 PM
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you deserve some kind of award, You are always the first to answer my stupid threads haha, so thanks alot
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07/08/2008, 08:36 PM
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Well, i have been on here way too much in the last couple of months as i was building a new 75
Now i'm kind of addicted. It will pass.. LOL
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