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Trix313 · 02/08/2018, 10:16 AM

Sorry if this has been asked and answered in another previous thread somewhere.

So I'm setting up my new 90 gal tank, my question is my tank has to overflow boxes drilled it it with 2 drains in each.

I've been to several LFS's and they all keep saying they have never heard of having to drilled overflows. It is what it is, working with what I have, t hats how I bought it. Not sure what the previous owners plans were but it's my issue now.

So how do I plumb this thing, do I take 2 pipes coming off the 1st overflow into a tee, then add a shutoff then a elbow routed across to the 2nd overflow same thing it has 2 pipes coming down to a tee and shutoff then from there to the sump?

I have a mag 12 as a pump, and a mag 8 I think for the skimmer, not sure how to route any of that yet. I'm brand new to using a sump. I've had a thriving 29gal bio cube for 2 years feel like I jumped to the majors with no help or guidance.

I'll take pics in a minute.. after the blk paint dries on the back glass.

Thank you in advance
John

02/08/2018, 10:16 AM	#1
Trix313 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Posts: 15	90 with 2 overflow boxes, question on plumbing Sorry if this has been asked and answered in another previous thread somewhere. So I'm setting up my new 90 gal tank, my question is my tank has to overflow boxes drilled it it with 2 drains in each. I've been to several LFS's and they all keep saying they have never heard of having to drilled overflows. It is what it is, working with what I have, t hats how I bought it. Not sure what the previous owners plans were but it's my issue now. So how do I plumb this thing, do I take 2 pipes coming off the 1st overflow into a tee, then add a shutoff then a elbow routed across to the 2nd overflow same thing it has 2 pipes coming down to a tee and shutoff then from there to the sump? I have a mag 12 as a pump, and a mag 8 I think for the skimmer, not sure how to route any of that yet. I'm brand new to using a sump. I've had a thriving 29gal bio cube for 2 years feel like I jumped to the majors with no help or guidance. I'll take pics in a minute.. after the blk paint dries on the back glass. Thank you in advance John