plumbing return questions

bluetimes · 01/24/2007, 07:34 PM

Hello i have a 90 gallon built in the wall and it is see thru. so i could not get a tank with built in overflows. i have a cpr hang on overflow that i used on a previoUS TANK the question is when i plumb the return which is 1 inch pvc i want to put a tee with two spouts shooting into the tank the pump pushes 1100 gph should i have them on the sameside as the over flow and shout across tank or should the be on oposit side of the overflow and shout twards that side and on the end of the returns were they go into the tank should i use a 90 or 45 degree elbow. next qustion i am plumbing in my first refuge above the sump saw many great set ups on that but do you guys use live sand or regular sand with the calerpa or what ever type of seaweed type stuff you use or what do you recommend. any help is great thanks

mcombs16 · 01/28/2007, 10:58 AM

I have a 150 and I am very unhappy wiht the plumbing. I sort of have the same question. Right noe my return runs over my overflow and then down to the bottom of the tank and across with small holes for flow and I want to change it. If anyone has suggestions please let me know.

Rouselb · 02/04/2007, 04:19 PM

the size of your drain pipe is no where as crusial as your return pump pipe. For the return pipe, use the largest dia you can for the longest run. use 1.5 to 2.0" spaflex. I have a 200 gal LPS tank, my sump has 50lbs LR and 36"x18" macro. i used to use Ecosystem, which makes starting up easy, but its costly to run.

01/24/2007, 07:34 PM	#1
bluetimes Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: green bay wi Posts: 38	plumbing return questions Hello i have a 90 gallon built in the wall and it is see thru. so i could not get a tank with built in overflows. i have a cpr hang on overflow that i used on a previoUS TANK the question is when i plumb the return which is 1 inch pvc i want to put a tee with two spouts shooting into the tank the pump pushes 1100 gph should i have them on the sameside as the over flow and shout across tank or should the be on oposit side of the overflow and shout twards that side and on the end of the returns were they go into the tank should i use a 90 or 45 degree elbow. next qustion i am plumbing in my first refuge above the sump saw many great set ups on that but do you guys use live sand or regular sand with the calerpa or what ever type of seaweed type stuff you use or what do you recommend. any help is great thanks

02/04/2007, 04:19 PM	#3
Rouselb Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Detroit Michigan Posts: 1,238	the size of your drain pipe is no where as crusial as your return pump pipe. For the return pipe, use the largest dia you can for the longest run. use 1.5 to 2.0" spaflex. I have a 200 gal LPS tank, my sump has 50lbs LR and 36"x18" macro. i used to use Ecosystem, which makes starting up easy, but its costly to run. __________________ Larry Current Tank Info: 425g Mixed Reef, (6) Orphek LED mods, (4) MP60s, (2) Bubble King SM250 Skimmer, LMIII for Dose & ATO

01/28/2007, 10:58 AM	#2
mcombs16 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Port Richey, FL Posts: 37	I have a 150 and I am very unhappy wiht the plumbing. I sort of have the same question. Right noe my return runs over my overflow and then down to the bottom of the tank and across with small holes for flow and I want to change it. If anyone has suggestions please let me know.