Plumbing new tank

reeferjames1 · 09/28/2017, 04:44 PM

I have a 100g tank I just drilled 2 1.5 inch bulkheads for herbie style standpipe. my return will come from the pump to a "T" that will then plumb to both sides of the tank. what size pipe do I need for that return return?

mcgyvr · 09/28/2017, 05:01 PM

What return pump?
In general use the max size or 1 up from what the pump is rated to..
SO if the pump has a 3/4" output then I personally would use 1" at least up to the tee then you can do 2 x 3/4" over the top returns..

James404 · 09/28/2017, 05:04 PM

You will want to match your pumps output pipe size or bigger as much as possible, and then usually it converts to 3/4"/loc-line when getting to the tank.

reeferjames1 · 09/28/2017, 08:20 PM

Thanks guys, I ordered a Jebao DCS 9000 for the return. i'm not sure the max size but i think 1"

09/28/2017, 04:44 PM	#1
reeferjames1 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Elgin Posts: 23	Plumbing new tank I have a 100g tank I just drilled 2 1.5 inch bulkheads for herbie style standpipe. my return will come from the pump to a "T" that will then plumb to both sides of the tank. what size pipe do I need for that return return?

09/28/2017, 05:01 PM	#2
mcgyvr Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 20,050	What return pump? In general use the max size or 1 up from what the pump is rated to.. SO if the pump has a 3/4" output then I personally would use 1" at least up to the tee then you can do 2 x 3/4" over the top returns.. __________________ Who me?

09/28/2017, 05:04 PM	#3
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09/28/2017, 08:20 PM	#4
reeferjames1 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Elgin Posts: 23	Thanks guys, I ordered a Jebao DCS 9000 for the return. i'm not sure the max size but i think 1"