Need Help Plumbing my System!!!!!

[reefarchitect54]

Im in the process of setting up my 46 gallon bowfront and a 20 gallon sump. I have built the stand and sump. Know im getting ready to figure out how the plumbing will work to connect my tank to my sump. Id like to keep the diameter of the pvc to a minimal so i can push the tank as close to the wall as possible. Do I have to use PVC or could i use plastic tubing? I am thinking of getting these pre made parts to work in the tank which would mean i have to connect these to the sump. Any DIY recomendations or websites that explain this issue??? Thanks as always for eveyones help!!!

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/Produc...&N=2004+113794

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/Produc...&N=2004+113794

Thanks again!!

Do I Need An Over Flow If Im Using The Products I Specified In above. Im Ordering Plastic From Us Plastic To Put The Baffles In My 20 Gall Long Tank To Make My Sump But Im Wondering If I Should Order More To Make my own overflow box??

The Tank Is Not Pre Drilled. I Wanted To Keep It Sort Of Simple But Know Ive Added A Sump. The Question Is Are Those Parts I Listed Above The Over Flow Or Do I Need One Like Melvs????? Thanks Everyone Lets Get This Plumbing Thing Figured Out!!!:confused:

[silverwolf72]

Well the links don't link to a product. You can use plastic, overflows don't really have any pressure.

[tygger]

You might not want to push it as close to the wall as possible because there are going to be times when you need to mess around back there.

If you're not going to drill your tank, you will need a HOB overflow. It basically draws water down into your sump. Then you will need a return pump to push the water back into the tank.

You can use hard or flexible pvc. Flex is probably easier since you won't have to mess with angles.

My advice would be to look in the gallery and check out how others plumbed their tank.

[d_hartke]

Tubing is the easiest way to go, but it costs a lot more. It aslo makes it easy to change your setup (no glue).

[d_hartke]

Agreed tygger. Too close is not good. I did that with my 210. Try moving that out to get behind it :)

[reefarchitect54]

I think im going to use this for my over flow... Just found it!!

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/Product/Prod_Display.cfm?pcatid=3642&N=2004+22778

I cant find the other products i listed yet to see if you guys think they would work. Thanks for your help

[fkshiu]

Lifereef is a superior overflow to a CPR

[reefarchitect54]

THATS I'LL LOOK FOR ONE OF THOSE. ARE THEY EXPENSIVE OR WOULD IT BE CHEAPER TO MAKE MY OWN?