PVC EPDM Inquiry and Research Info

[DBlackman]

Ace and Henry, thanks for the reply. I have considered drilling holes in the 'Return' line, but I want to maximize as much flow as possible and don't want water escaping before it is returned to the main tank. BUT, I will consider your advise and will probably perform the steps discussed from the weblink Henry provided this weekend... if my family will allow it. Instructions stating, 'It takes just 10 minutes' or 'Easy' turns out to be 'problematic' and '2-days to complete'... LOL

As for my personal galleries, Arowanas in particular, I pretty much conquered the freshwater world in collecting some of the most rare and exotic species in the trade. But, like with everyone else... its on to conquer new and exciting territories. With saltwater, my hands are full, brian is ponding, and again the wallet is stressed... LOL

Chris, thanks for the reply. Do I really need to worry about debris on the 'Return' line coming from the sump??? Especially, if micro bags, filter pads, skimmer, and baffles are in-place to catch such things, before it hits the return pump???

Aquasport24, the problem that I ran into with most plumbing specialty places here in Austin, are that they stock check valves made of copper or other forms of metals. I am not aware of any other plumbing supply stores outside of Austin.

Ding, Ding, Ding... YES!! Caferacermike you have provided the information that I have been looking for! It a shame that it was right under my nose, because Marinedepot's website is visited so often. Comments about sumps, well I recently ran across an article on RC that led me to a website of a guy that appears to be well-known with MAAST - Marc of Melev's Reef "http://www.melevsreef.com/index.html"... it too is a shame, because I purchased that fancy sump from RCA that has the Refug along the side. I may have gone a different route, but nevertheless I was supporting my LFS like a good little Reefer-beginner... LOL Big ups to RCA.