Bretts 40g breeder build

brett_schn · Apr 11, 2020

Going to try to order the plumbing stuff today

JoshH · Apr 11, 2020

I would go with Slip/threaded or even Slip/slip for the bulkheads. Using bulkheads with slip fittings on the flange side makes plumbing and adjusting the plumbing within the overflow box much easier. Obviously order the appropriate barb fittings... I would suggest atleast one section of PVC, ideally you can plumb it right off the sump to make mounting and adjusting a gate valve MUCH easier than trying to adjust the valve that's plumbed just into soft tubing....

If you go the threaded route, I will also suggest threaded paste, most companies do not reccomend using teflon tape on PVC threads. While it can be done, it requires EXTRA careful attention and lots of practice to get right..

brett_schn · Apr 11, 2020

JoshH said:
I would go with Slip/threaded or even Slip/slip for the bulkheads. Using bulkheads with slip fittings on the flange side makes plumbing and adjusting the plumbing within the overflow box much easier. Obviously order the appropriate barb fittings... I would suggest atleast one section of PVC, ideally you can plumb it right off the sump to make mounting and adjusting a gate valve MUCH easier than trying to adjust the valve that's plumbed just into soft tubing....

If you go the threaded route, I will also suggest threaded paste, most companies do not reccomend using teflon tape on PVC threads. While it can be done, it requires EXTRA careful attention and lots of practice to get right..

thanks I’ll keep that in mind i have so much extra pvc anyways around the house lol

brett_schn · Apr 11, 2020

Anyone have recommendactions for heaters?

JoshH · Apr 11, 2020

brett_schn said:
Anyone have recommendactions for heaters?

I love my Cobalt Neotherms myself, others might suggest a titanium heater with heat controller as another option.

brett_schn · Apr 11, 2020

JoshH said:
I love my Cobalt Neotherms myself, others might suggest a titanium heater with heat controller as another option.

10-4 thanks man I’ll check em out

Lowell Lemon · Apr 11, 2020

When do you have time to do all this...oh yeah 16 and no limit to time or energy! Carry on!

brett_schn · Apr 11, 2020

Lowell Lemon said:
When do you have time to do all this...oh yeah 16 and no limit to time or energy! Carry on!

Haha. I don’t really. It’s called having adhd and not being able to sit still

Scratch08 · Apr 11, 2020

brett_schn said:
I have plenty of Teflon tape. Prob have 10 rolls or so just in one toolbox lol

Better to use teflon thread sealer instead of teflon tape, but still have to be careful not to overtighten the fittings.
This https://www.homedepot.com/p/RectorSeal-1-75-oz-5-Pipe-Thread-Sealant-25790/100144191

Or this https://www.homedepot.com/p/RectorSeal-T-Plus-2-1-75-oz-Non-Stick-Thread-Sealant-23710/100116773

brett_schn · Apr 12, 2020

Anyone against me not painting the back glass?

fishguy242 · Apr 12, 2020

nope do what you like best

brett_schn · Apr 12, 2020

fishguy242 said:
nope do what you like best

Im thinking of dilling the side and not the back. I feel like it will provide a cleaner look. I love simple clean setups

brett_schn · Apr 12, 2020

So I have 2 10g tanks. doing A sump with one tank And then Possibly thinking of doing a display fuge or frag tank plumbed into the main display.

fishguy242 · Apr 12, 2020

be careful drilling that thin glass both tens and 40 ,have you ever drilled glass before??

brett_schn · Apr 12, 2020

fishguy242 said:
be careful drilling that thin glass both tens and 40 ,have you ever drilled glass before??

yep. Also my neighbor installs and drills yacht glass. He said he would help. He gets contracted on boats worth hundred million dollars needing a couple mil in glass work. I was Talking to him about it and he says because the glass isn’t tempered it will be super easy for him and I to complete.