Maggie's Mixed Reef Build V3, now a 75!

[tbrown]

I use the siphon break hole in my return line. 1/8" or 3/16" works good enough.

 

[fishguy242]

I use the siphon break hole in my return line. 1/8" or 3/16" works good enough.

Show her where Tim...

 

[tbrown]

Mine ended up being right at water level while running which was probably about half an inch higher than it should have been. Running level was right at the top of the Aragocrete sleeve.

1/8" hole on this one, drilled all the way through front to back or side to side works as well. 2 is better in case a snail blocks one.

 

[Mhamilton0911]

Is there any benefit to using 45's on the drain plumbing? better flow? personal preference?

 

[tbrown]

Is there any benefit to using 45's on the drain plumbing? better flow? personal preference?

Less hard angles mean less restrictions.

 

[fishguy242]

Heat n make your own custom bends, or 45% to 45%...

 

[Projects with Sam]

If you fill the pipe with sand before heating , then bend it, the sand will prevent the pipe from buckling. Takes a little longer to heat but worth it imo if you're worried about head pressure.

 

[Mhamilton0911]

OK, on the return and the subject of siphon break. Since i'm going over the back of the tank, will a back siphon even occur? I'm definitely going to drill a hole as well but was pondering this science....

 

[Mhamilton0911]

It's almost hunting season and I haven't finished the RV, whoops. Been spending all my time with tank planning it seems.

Well I did most of the slide flooring yesterday. Love this flooring. First time using actual pergo brand and it's so much nicer than the crap I've been buying.

I need to figure out the angle I need to cut to get a good smooth joint on the taper. Hopefully playing with the table saw today.

Oh and I got this saw for free from someone hubs knows, went to use it and realize someone had a boo boo..... Don't worry, I still have all my fingers.

 

[fishguy242]

OK, on the return and the subject of siphon break. Since i'm going over the back of the tank, will a back siphon even occur? I'm definitely going to drill a hole as well but was pondering this science....

yes drill the holes,imagine a hose draining over top of tank, never count on loc line to break siphon...

 

[Mhamilton0911]

sorry for the brain fart.

 

[Mhamilton0911]

Don't forget I have a completely bare 55g that needs to be a sump. Need ideers! Wanting a refugium style center, left for dual socks (i occasionally run socks when i stir up a mess) and the right for return pump(s).

@Projects with Sam do you have any dual sock holders for a 55g like this style?

 

[fishguy242]

Sam is the man for the sock holders, @danieyella is pondering how to manifold reactors, misc crap in sump ATM I believe...

 

[danieyella]

Sam is the man for the sock holders, @danieyella is pondering how to manifold reactors, misc crap in sump ATM I believe...

My sump is all set up minus the UV sterilizer so far

 

[Mhamilton0911]

just got in the first round of plumbing, the gate valves, bulkheads and drain strainers and the barb adapter.

 

[fishguy242]

Check each ball valve to make sure opens and closes" easily" and completely!!...

 

[tbrown]

OK, on the return and the subject of siphon break. Since i'm going over the back of the tank, will a back siphon even occur? I'm definitely going to drill a hole as well but was pondering this science....

It will

 

[Mhamilton0911]

Making Notes.

Things I have for this Build
Tank
Stand (mostly)
55g for sump
Return Pump
4 bulkheads
2 gate valves
Big list of 90's, 45's, unions and ball valves and misc. plumbing parts (ordered, on the way)
Big Plans

Things to acquire
Straight pipe, 1" and 3/4", primer/glue
Sand
Salt
Light(s) Need either a third noop or something else entirely
MOAR rock
Skimmer
Money


Things that will transfer
2 lights
Heater (i oversized mine so it should work good in there)
Apex system with temp/ph probes
2 wavemakers
ReefBreeders ATO
Dosing pump for AFR
80# rock
All coral
All fish/inverts. Not really planning on any swapping between other tanks.
Hopes and Dreams

 

[fishguy242]

What glue are you using ? i know there is a newer one ,prime and glue in one is clear.
tried n true for me last 15-20 yrs no need for primer ,good stuff...

 

[Mhamilton0911]

What glue are you using ? i know there is a newer one ,prime and glue in one is clear.
tried n true for me last 15-20 yrs no need for primer ,good stuff...

I hadn't crossed this line yet, I didn't know there were other varieties, I always thought this was a 2 part step, papa was a plumber and had to pass inspections.

I was thinking about spray painting the pipe after gluing.... Because pretty.