Setting up first drilled tank, need plumbing help

DamnPepShrimp · 08/15/2007, 07:25 AM

I am going to get a 75g RR tank today, I plan on setting it up as a nice reef again. The tank has a built in overflow but none of the piping or plumbing. I guess I am going to have to make many trips to home depot getting everything I need. I was just wondering if anyone could give me a few pointers and help to minimize my trips and frustration? Do I need a bulkhead to go in the bottom of the overflow, then just attach the pvc piping to the sump. My current pump has clear flexible tubing on it, I don't think it can accept pvc. So should I get a fitting that connects the tubing to the pvc? Also for the return, it comes through the overflow I'm assuming like most tanks, but I'll need to get a special flex return spout? And is non toxic pvc glue ok to use from home depot? Thanks for the help!

AMENO · 08/15/2007, 08:20 AM

sound like your on the right track, I've always just used the pvc glue without any problem. on your return you might look at using lockline type fitting to direct your flow. you can look on line at any place that sells salt water supplies and they usually have them

Southern Boy · 08/15/2007, 02:36 PM

http://www.modularhose.com/ Heres your lockline place.

DamnPepShrimp · 08/15/2007, 08:36 PM

I have a linelock, I just need a bulkhead or durso drain? I don't know, whatever piece needed to attach the water in the tank to the sump so where the drilled holes don't leak. I went to home depot, but they didn't have any bulkheads etc. I need to find something tomorrow (thursday) because I am breaking down my 125g and need a place for my fish, rock, sand and water.

08/15/2007, 07:25 AM	#1
DamnPepShrimp Moved On Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Delaware Posts: 5,152	Setting up first drilled tank, need plumbing help I am going to get a 75g RR tank today, I plan on setting it up as a nice reef again. The tank has a built in overflow but none of the piping or plumbing. I guess I am going to have to make many trips to home depot getting everything I need. I was just wondering if anyone could give me a few pointers and help to minimize my trips and frustration? Do I need a bulkhead to go in the bottom of the overflow, then just attach the pvc piping to the sump. My current pump has clear flexible tubing on it, I don't think it can accept pvc. So should I get a fitting that connects the tubing to the pvc? Also for the return, it comes through the overflow I'm assuming like most tanks, but I'll need to get a special flex return spout? And is non toxic pvc glue ok to use from home depot? Thanks for the help!

08/15/2007, 08:20 AM	#2
AMENO Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Arkansas Posts: 57	sound like your on the right track, I've always just used the pvc glue without any problem. on your return you might look at using lockline type fitting to direct your flow. you can look on line at any place that sells salt water supplies and they usually have them

08/15/2007, 02:36 PM	#3
Southern Boy Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Fort pierce, Florida Posts: 671	http://www.modularhose.com/ Heres your lockline place.

08/15/2007, 08:36 PM	#4
DamnPepShrimp Moved On Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Delaware Posts: 5,152	I have a linelock, I just need a bulkhead or durso drain? I don't know, whatever piece needed to attach the water in the tank to the sump so where the drilled holes don't leak. I went to home depot, but they didn't have any bulkheads etc. I need to find something tomorrow (thursday) because I am breaking down my 125g and need a place for my fish, rock, sand and water.