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10/04/2010, 12:54 PM
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135 gallon set up question
I am starting up a 135 gallon reef tank with the dimensions of 72" long, 18" deep, and 24' high. I plan on drilling holes for plumbing but I am unsure on what size holes I should drill and how many. The tank will be viewable from both long sides so I want to have the overflow either on one short end or both short ends. Any suggestions?
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10/04/2010, 01:35 PM
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I would suggest on 1" drains x3 (one as emegency for herbie drains) at one end, and 3/4" returns X2 on the other end. This will require 1 3/4" holes for the drains, and 1 1/2" holes for the return. You'll end up having a short 18" C2C on one side for the drains if you are going herbie/bienimal.
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10/07/2010, 06:56 PM
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Does anyone have a suggestion for the overflow rate on a 135 gallon? I am also wondering if anyone knows of a good but affordable protein skimmer?
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10/08/2010, 07:56 AM
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If I were you I would target around 800-1000 gallons per hour.
If going the drilled route (Which I'd recommend)....I'd go to gl*******s.com If you decide to go to an overflow box I'd go with a U-tube design such as the following: http://premiumaquatics.com/store/mer...Category_Code= |
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10/08/2010, 07:57 AM
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glass holes . com
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