-=James=-
10/18/2011, 11:27 PM
Hey guys,
Im a newbie when it comes to plumbing and I just put together what I gathered was best. Im having some trouble as to which is the best way to plumb and build my 180 (72"x24"x24").
I quickly made a drawing to show my two options. Hopefully you can help me answer some questions I have.
Things to consider:
-Display tank used as a room divider (3 sides will be showing)
-The 3 lime green pipes are either going to be for emergency drain, skimmer section, and refugium section OR emergency drain, and 2 that merge into 1 for the skimmer section.
-Green pipes are return.
-The tank will be used as a room divider with the overflow side against the wall.
-Mixed reef, shallow sand, open canopy
-small sump setup like (skimmer -> refugium -> return)
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb43/philong_trac/TankDimension.png
QUESTION:
Which setup would be best? Im thinking B) because it is cheaper, looks cleaner, and doesnt require more space in the back. Any advantages/disadvantages of one over the other?
What size bulkheads/piping should I be using for my overflow and return?
Let me know what you would change or improve.
Thanks in advance!
Im a newbie when it comes to plumbing and I just put together what I gathered was best. Im having some trouble as to which is the best way to plumb and build my 180 (72"x24"x24").
I quickly made a drawing to show my two options. Hopefully you can help me answer some questions I have.
Things to consider:
-Display tank used as a room divider (3 sides will be showing)
-The 3 lime green pipes are either going to be for emergency drain, skimmer section, and refugium section OR emergency drain, and 2 that merge into 1 for the skimmer section.
-Green pipes are return.
-The tank will be used as a room divider with the overflow side against the wall.
-Mixed reef, shallow sand, open canopy
-small sump setup like (skimmer -> refugium -> return)
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb43/philong_trac/TankDimension.png
QUESTION:
Which setup would be best? Im thinking B) because it is cheaper, looks cleaner, and doesnt require more space in the back. Any advantages/disadvantages of one over the other?
What size bulkheads/piping should I be using for my overflow and return?
Let me know what you would change or improve.
Thanks in advance!