plastic laminate tank experiment

[phuture1]

makes sense. i think i'm going to go with one in the back. thanks again.

 

[yote]

JMO,But I'd go with 2 corner overflows.But instead of building an actual overflow box,I think I would drill the back and turn a 1" 90* up for the drains.
I think that would give more room for aquascaping.

 

[phuture1]

in other words.... just pipe in the tank?

 

[yote]

in other words.... just pipe in the tank?

Yep.Easy,simple,and dont take up space.:D

 

[phuture1]

i like that idea. how about from a noise standpoint? would i get alot of gurgle?

 

[yote]

I wouldnt think so.

 

[mng777777]

That's how my tank started (with just pipes) but after my second flood I changed it. I had snails crawl in the pipe and the display poured onto the floor. If you choose to just use pipes, make sure that nothing in the tank can fit into them.

 

[phuture1]

here's what i came up with fellas.

 

[mng777777]

I am super impressed! it looks great and you got it done without wasting any time. Good Job!

 

[phuture1]

i'm waiting on some bulkheads. and then i can start all my plumbing. i'll keep you guys updated. thanks for your comments. all appreciated.

 

[yote]

I know who I'm gonna call if I ever get to Upgrade again:D
Looks great.Cant wait to see it wet and full of life.

 

[phuture1]

i can't wait either. lol

 

[phuture1]

hi folks. just a quick update. bulkheads are in along with 10gal of water. so far so good. lets keep our fingers crossed. i'll post some pics later on.

 

[mng777777]

cant wait to see it full of fish

 

[yote]

What size bulkheads did you go with?

 

[phuture1]

i used a 1" for my drain and two 3/4" returns. i may reduce the returns to 1/2" depending on what kind of flow i get out of the 3/4". i failed to realize that i also needed a stand fro this tank (DUH!) so i'm going to start constructing that on monday. i'll post pics of that too.:frustrat:

 

[yote]

My returns come off the pump 1" the reduce to 3/4" right before the loc-lines.Seems to do pretty good like that.

 

[phuture1]

hi Yote. do you order your locklines on line? i have a Grainger store close to my house but the seem kind of pricey.

 

[yote]

Mine actually can with my tank.But yeah,most online fish stores carry them.
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=3578+10090+4090&pcatid=4090

 

[phuture1]

hey folks i actually found a site that is alot cheaper than any fish store.
http://www.modularhose.com