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#11
November 5th, 2007, 07:21 AM
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Re: Piggy's 120 Tank Thread
There is usually a bubble trap before the return pump. A bubble trap is made with three baffles. The first and third are glued to the bottom of the tank. The one in the middle is raised one inch off the bottom. And the three of them are spaced one inch apart from each other. The bubble trap forces the water underneath the middle baffle, so the air bubbles rise and don't go with the water, so you don't get air bubbles returning back to your tank.
Other than that, looks good to me. Any particular reason why you chose to put two ball valves on the return lines, instead of just one before it branches off into a T?
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#12
November 5th, 2007, 07:24 AM
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Re: Piggy's 120 Tank Thread
some say 2 is better than 1
 j/k
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#13
November 5th, 2007, 07:37 AM
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Re: Piggy's 120 Tank Thread
No reason. I just figured seeing I had two corner flows I had to have two. Also I'm going to add a check valve above the pump.
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 120 with 30 sump Aquatinic Constellation T5 lighting Coralife Super Skimmer Koralia 2/3 Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 2 years and counting Other Intrests: Pig collector, Gardening
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#14
November 5th, 2007, 06:40 PM
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Re: Piggy's 120 Tank Thread
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#15
November 6th, 2007, 03:30 AM
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Re: Piggy's 120 Tank Thread
Congratulations Piggy.
Every body else has you covered on your sump design,so When do you expect to go wet? Cant wait to see it with corals and fish.
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November 7th, 2007, 11:24 PM
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Re: Piggy's 120 Tank Thread
I'm not moving as fast as I would like to. But I did get my pvp bought and at least got some of my plumbing started. I can't finish it all until I get the aquarium for the sump. Which I hope to do tomarrow. So here are a few updated pics.
Fitting I plan on using.  Leftt Side  Right Side  Full Shot  Water Flow on Top one on each side  Charlie's Fish update.  What size of pump will I need for my sump? How many wavemakers do I need ? I have a 1 and 2 already. Current Aquarium(s) Description: 120 with 30 sump Aquatinic Constellation T5 lighting Coralife Super Skimmer Koralia 2/3 Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 2 years and counting Other Intrests: Pig collector, Gardening
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#17
November 8th, 2007, 02:04 AM
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Re: Piggy's 120 Tank Thread
Is that sealant use to piece the pvc together?Its not silicone is it?
Are you going internal sump or external? Mag 12 or 18 for internal.(1200-1800gph)**mags are too noisy ran externally** Panworld Px100(1270gph) or 200ps(1750gph) for external. Whatever pump you go with look around 1200-1800gph pumps.Premium Aquatics is my fav. place to get one.
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#18
November 8th, 2007, 02:19 AM
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Re: Piggy's 120 Tank Thread
I run 2 Rio HF20's for my returns, But I do have 4 returns in my system. I think they are about 1000 gph @ 4' high...
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 125 Clear for Life Acrylic- ASM Skimmer,RioHB20's (x2) 30 gallon sump... Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 6 months Other Intrests: Video Games, Saltwater Tanks, Playing with the 2yr old..
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#19
November 8th, 2007, 02:31 AM
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Re: Piggy's 120 Tank Thread
You should use PVC primer and glue for the PVC, not silicone like you have in the picture.
Aim for a return pump that moves around 10x the volume of your tank.
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Current Aquarium(s) Description: 240-gallon reef with a 55-gallon sump and 35-gallon refugium Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 7 years
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#20
November 8th, 2007, 02:54 AM
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Re: Piggy's 120 Tank Thread
The silicone is for when I put my sump together. My pvc will be put together with pvc primer and glue.
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 120 with 30 sump Aquatinic Constellation T5 lighting Coralife Super Skimmer Koralia 2/3 Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 2 years and counting Other Intrests: Pig collector, Gardening
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