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10/16/2018, 02:58 PM | #1 |
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Very New To Saltwater
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75 Gal Aquarium 20 Gal L Sump 1500 GPH Gl*******s Overflow Eheim 1262 return pump with 3/4 return pipe Eshopps x-120 Protein Skimmer Current USA 48-60" led light 2 x Hydor 1500 GPH Power Heads 300W Fluval Heater 80 lbs of caribsea sand So i have been reading about this hobby and buying various stuff. i have not drilled the holes or ran the plumbing yet. i was wondering if the 1500 GPH overflow and the 1262 Pump would work well together or should i get something else? Should i connect both holes out of the 1500 gph into 1 pipe that goes into a sock? Thanks in advance |
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10/17/2018, 04:24 PM | #3 |
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Plumb the overflow holes separately. The overflow box is on point with that return pump.
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10/17/2018, 06:06 PM | #4 | |
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I would still recommend a larger pump.
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10/17/2018, 06:55 PM | #5 |
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I thought that Eheim 1262 is actually a 1262gph. I agree with ipsouth1978, definitely get a more powerful pump
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10/17/2018, 06:56 PM | #6 | |
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10/18/2018, 04:58 PM | #7 |
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Awesome Advice, i will look into the pump you stated, also how would i plumb the overflow to work the way you suggested?
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10/18/2018, 05:02 PM | #8 |
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Also a Jebao DCP-10000 will work?
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10/18/2018, 05:57 PM | #9 |
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Also i have the current usa Orbit 48-60" is that still a trash light?
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10/18/2018, 06:02 PM | #10 | |
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Yes, the DCP 10000 will work well. I am currently using the DCP - 8000 on my 40B and have it at 44% power.
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10/18/2018, 06:18 PM | #11 |
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Awesome, Thanks for the replys's which light would you recommend? doesnt have to be name brand either. just want something to get started with and learn with
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10/18/2018, 07:56 PM | #12 |
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My Equipment 75 Gal Aquarium 20 Gal L Sump 1500 GPH Gl*******s Overflow Jebao DCP-8000 Return Pump Eshopps x-120 Protein Skimmer Current USA 48-60" led light 2 x Jebao PP-15 Wavemakers 80 lbs of caribsea sand Need to find 2 heaters to fit in the Sump and another light, the only problem i see having with light is that i would like for it to sit on top of the glass lids. i dont want to hang it above the aquarium. im fine using T5 also |
10/19/2018, 06:43 AM | #13 |
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Much better, but I would still look at better lighting. I started with a T5/ halide system from Aquatraders, which ultimately was kinda junky but it grew corals well for the first few years I had it before I upgraded to high-end lighting. For 200 bucks it put out a lotta lumens.
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10/22/2018, 08:22 PM | #14 |
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Thanks for all the great info, so i got water in the tank and plumbing set up, here is a video of the sump is this normal, i was able to get the gurglign to go away buy slowing down the return pump https://youtu.be/njfZT9o7uIk Thanks |
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