same size return and drain

[duke62]

can u use the same size hole for a return and drain.i have a 38mm and a 45mm diamond bit but i was just thinking the 45mm would be to big for my 35 gal.im setting up for my son for a clown anemone tank.since i introduced him to this site he has been bugging me to set my old 35 up into a salt water setup..

 

[masterswimmer]

Duke, I would use a smaller return than the drain. Peace of mind knowing the overflow will handle more than the return can put back in there. But, that's just me.

swimmer

 

[duke62]

so should i use a 45 for 1 drain and the 38 for return.and should i drill the return in middle of tank or side

 

[duke62]

i finished drilling.i used a 38mm bit for return in center of the tank and a 45mm on right side of tank for drain.ill post pics when i get a chance.mods move this thread to do it yourself.

 

[House of Laughter]

duke, you could drill the holes the same way/size and use bulkheads that have the same outer diameter and different inner diameters - AGA sch 40 bulkheads are being manufactured this way now.

House

 

[duke62]

i drilled the tank already.i want to set it up today but now im in need of a 10 gal sump and pump.i put a thread for a things needed and i would appreciate any assistance in finding my items.once i have the sump and pump i will be looking for skimmer phosban and rock.keep me in mind if anyone comes across anything for this 35gal

 

[crox99]

I have a 10g tank if you want.

 

[duke62]

sounds good crox.im working on the marine pkwy bridge.how far are you from the belt flatbush ave

 

[crox99]

I am like 8 minutes away.

 

[duke62]

cool can i pick it up mon night around 8:00.send me pm with address and #.also price.thanks dude

 

[duke62]

ok i got the plumbing together the bulk heads in.i took some pics but they wont be up till i get a usb cable.

 

[duke62]

i just found an old overflow box that i bought from digi around a year ago when i needed one for my tanks that i did not drill.i drilled a 45 mm hole in the back of that and siliconed it to my drain.this way i have a overflow which should bring my water level up higher.

 

[crox99]

PM sent.

 

[DrGonzo]

Pics?

You should post some pictures.

 

[duke62]

some pics

tell me what u think

 

[duke62]

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[masterswimmer]

Duke, nice job. I would just make sure nobody (no little hands!!!!!!) touch that overflow ball valve. That's a disaster waiting to happen. Otherwise it all looks good.

Do you need some LocLine for that return?

swimmer

 

[duke62]

my little ones know not to touch.they only look at my 110 they know its dads baby.this one is going to be pretty much my sons.ill teach him the in and outs.i put the ball valve on drain hose because when i do water changes i shut the valve so the water level doesnt drop to much for corals on top of rocks

 

[nycsicktank]

nice talk
your sons getting a faster tank setup than me lol

 

[DrGonzo]

Nice clean job.