125 Gal Tank

[heath]

Its here, new tank/sump were delivered today. Here are pictures, I do have lots of work ahead of me but it is going to be a labour of love.
Huge thanks to Torx and Bfofre for making this happen.
I will post pictures showing the progress.

 

[Sewerat]

How many holes are drilled in the tank? Any holes drilled in the sump?

 

[heath]

there are 3 holes in the corner over flow and another one at the far end. there are no holes in the sump.

 

[Sewerat]

Ok cool so we could set up a bean system and a return hole. Nice.

 

[heath]

I guess, the bulkheads and direction flows are here too, its a really nice looking tank and sump... the sump has 3 chambers with double baffles,

 

[TORX]

Here is a pic of the back (before I cleaned it lol). Either a full bean with full siphon, trickle and emerg or just a full siphon, trickle and return in the overflow and opposite corner. Lots of design potential here for sure. The bulkheads are 1" and ready to rock.

Ok cool so we could set up a bean system and a return hole. Nice.

 

[heath]

thanks Mark, its so nice to have experienced ppl helping me..gonna do it right

 

[Sewerat]

Looks like you had a return in the siphon. Guess we could go emerg right side full and trickle in overflow? Leaving return hose where it is

 

[TORX]

Looks like you had a return in the siphon. Guess we could go emerg right side full and trickle in overflow? Leaving return hose where it is

Return is not glued in, it is really up to you. Ideally, you would do a vertical beany type with full siphon on the bottom, then trickle in the middle and emergency on the top hole. I personally would do the bottom hole full siphon, middle hole trickle and a return in the top hole and opposite corner. But I am a rebel like that. I think she is going to use a mag12 return, so it should be perfect for 2 returns and not over power the overflow.

 

[heath]

This great having 2 VERY experienced/good guys helping me with the tank.

 

[Sewerat]

Gate valve the full return with the trickle coming in after the gate if I'm not mistaken? Emerg should be on it's own line. I'll let Heath decide if she wants to be rebel or play it safe. We could always drill another if need be anyways.

 

[Sewerat]

This great having 2 VERY experienced/good guys helping me with the tank.

I wouldn't say I'm VERY experienced but I do know my way around the plumbing a little bit.

 

[TORX]

Gate valve the full return with the trickle coming in after the gate if I'm not mistaken? Emerg should be on it's own line. I'll let Heath decide if she wants to be rebel or play it safe. We could always drill another if need be anyways.

Not my normal caliber of drawing, but I am sleepy. This is how I would do it looking at the back of the tank. Crank up the mag12 and return 2 lines hitting both sides of the tank. Red dots are gate valves and arrows showing water flow. Anyone else have input or preference?

Then there is the other method with 3 drains. This may be the better/safer option as she is in an apartment.

 

[jeffopentax]

Not my normal caliber of drawing, but I am sleepy. This is how I would do it looking at the back of the tank. Crank up the mag12 and return 2 lines hitting both sides of the tank. Red dots are gate valves and arrows showing water flow. Anyone else have input or preference?

Then there is the other method with 3 drains. This may be the better/safer option as she is in an apartment.

I would go with the second setup, with 3 drains. Always a good idea to have emergency line! I only have a ball valve on my full syphon line, so you can save a few bucks by using one instead of two.

 

[yveterinarian]

Personally I would use option 1 but put a gate valve on the return line to dial it to whatever works best for the tank and won't overpower the overflow. This way you create a nice flow on either side of the tank to help decrease detritus buildup. Have a gate valve if you wish on the lower drain line but not on the top one. If the top one is needed you wouldn't want the flow impeded so that there wouldn't be a tank overflow. Just my $.02

 

[heath]

Its finally time for the new tank, the big glass box is gone all the plumbing parts have been ordered.. Got the skimmer (man its HUGE) return pump and the lights are being picked up next week..
I want to thank EVERYONE that has played a role in my dream tank, you guys are the best.
I will post pictures as the progress happens..

 

[scubasteve]

and soon to come livestock

 

[heath]

yes,for sure,

 

[salty1]

Looking forward to seeing your tank come together

 

[jeffopentax]

You've got all the parts. Let's see some progress!