i would go with 1 1/2'' drain and 1'' return. on the return you could allways reduce it to 3/4''or 1/2''on the 1'' bulkhead. at least you have that option. most of the time the problem is water out not water in.
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i would go with 1 1/2'' drain and 1'' return. on the return you could allways reduce it to 3/4''or 1/2''on the 1'' bulkhead. at least you have that option. most of the time the problem is water out not water in.
350 gal. 7\'x36\'\'x25\'\'tall, , 3-400w.mh-10k, 2-6\' vho actinic, 175gal.sump, 6ft. 100gal zenia fuge,calcium reactor, kalk reactor and a carbon reactor. 7\' turbofloter 5000 skimmer.
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Another question I have is how far do I need to be away from the corners, and top of the tank. I guess the top would just be where I want the waterline, but is there a distance that I need to be from the corners for strength/stress reasons? If I can find a press, and bit I think I'm going to try and do it myself. I'd hate to locate the holes in such a way that my tank would not be safe, or could break for some reason. Any tips here?
Dan, thanks for the advice on the bulkhead size.
Adam, I have a drill press you can use if you like. You just have to bring the tank over.
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I have been told to do it at least 4 inches away from the top or side. So I did mine 4 inches down and 6 inches in and made a my overflows out of acrylic. I stole the design from this website: http://www.reef-eden.com/DIY%202%20.htm and it works well as a surface skimmer.
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