Help on what size bulkheads to drill for on 125

93blackgt5.0 · 10/10/2006, 08:48 PM

I have a 125 I am getting ready to setup. It is not drilled and I want to drill it and silicone a overflow or two in it so I can hardplumb it. What size bulkheads should be used. I am thinking 1.5 for the drain and 1 inch for the return. I am wanting to drill two of each, one on each side.

Also I am thinking the Eheim 1260 or 1262 for the return pump, or even a large Mag series, like 18. The drains will be feeding a 55 gallon sump/refuge. Can that pump been ran outside the sump, not submerged in any water? Trying to think of ways to keep heat down.

Thanks,
Eric

carlos_fb · 10/10/2006, 10:30 PM

http://dslinux.dyndns.org/~denise/aq....html#overflow

93blackgt5.0 · 10/11/2006, 12:59 AM

Very interesting read. Do you have any suggestions for the pumps? Also I just got thinking about using powerheads for additional water movement in the tank. I do not think I want to plumb a closed loop, what about using two modded maxi jets?

Eric

SDguy · 10/11/2006, 07:30 AM

Have you seen this thread:

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...hreadid=473152

93blackgt5.0 · 10/12/2006, 08:17 PM

I think I am going to do 4, one inch for a built in overflow and two more for a closed loop. Then 3/4 for closed loop return and 1.5 inch for sump to return pump.

Eric

10/10/2006, 08:48 PM	#1
93blackgt5.0 Registered Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Wichita Falls, TX Posts: 119	Help on what size bulkheads to drill for on 125 I have a 125 I am getting ready to setup. It is not drilled and I want to drill it and silicone a overflow or two in it so I can hardplumb it. What size bulkheads should be used. I am thinking 1.5 for the drain and 1 inch for the return. I am wanting to drill two of each, one on each side. Also I am thinking the Eheim 1260 or 1262 for the return pump, or even a large Mag series, like 18. The drains will be feeding a 55 gallon sump/refuge. Can that pump been ran outside the sump, not submerged in any water? Trying to think of ways to keep heat down. Thanks, Eric __________________ 75 gallon reef with 100 plus pounds live rock and many corals. Current USA Outer Orbit fixture 150x2 HQI with 130x2 PC. 125 with 55 sump in the works. Current Tank Info: 75 gallon reef

10/11/2006, 12:59 AM	#3
93blackgt5.0 Registered Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Wichita Falls, TX Posts: 119	Very interesting read. Do you have any suggestions for the pumps? Also I just got thinking about using powerheads for additional water movement in the tank. I do not think I want to plumb a closed loop, what about using two modded maxi jets? Eric __________________ 75 gallon reef with 100 plus pounds live rock and many corals. Current USA Outer Orbit fixture 150x2 HQI with 130x2 PC. 125 with 55 sump in the works. Current Tank Info: 75 gallon reef

10/11/2006, 07:30 AM	#4
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10/12/2006, 08:17 PM	#5
93blackgt5.0 Registered Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Wichita Falls, TX Posts: 119	I think I am going to do 4, one inch for a built in overflow and two more for a closed loop. Then 3/4 for closed loop return and 1.5 inch for sump to return pump. Eric __________________ 75 gallon reef with 100 plus pounds live rock and many corals. Current USA Outer Orbit fixture 150x2 HQI with 130x2 PC. 125 with 55 sump in the works. Current Tank Info: 75 gallon reef

10/10/2006, 10:30 PM	#2
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