Glass-holes 3000

Fuel1976 · Sep 25, 2015

Just installed the 3000 on my 120gal display, (tank upgrade build). Would like each of the 2" overflows to enter into it's own 4" filter sock. The sump is located in the stand directly below the main tank. Is anyone else using the 3000 with 4" filter socks? Appreciate if anyone can share some pics of how u plumbed the PVC. Thanks.

Breakthecycle2 · Sep 25, 2015

I am. I have two 4" filter socks though.

Fuel1976 · Sep 25, 2015

Thanks breakthecycle2. I'm also planning on running two 4" socks. Did u run 2" PVC right into the socks or did u reduce the PVC size? If u reduced it, what size?

Breakthecycle2 · Sep 25, 2015

No, I am running 2" flex PVC directly into the sump, which overflows into the socks. Do not reduce the size. It will become very loud.

Fuel1976 · Sep 25, 2015

Thanks for the input.

Fuel1976 · Sep 26, 2015

You mention that it'll get very loud if the size is reduced. Did you install any valves on the drains, assume no. Running 2" all the way is it quiet? I've got a 120 display with a new DCT-12000 on the way.

ReeferBob · Sep 26, 2015

I'm curious why you didn't go with a full siphon drain with a new build?

Fuel1976 · Sep 28, 2015

It's as simple as I didn't do my research. Looking back I should have opted for the full siphon. I'm hopeful for the 3000. It's not running yet but should be in a few weeks. Slow process.

Fuel1976 · Sep 30, 2015

Breakthecycle2 said:
No, I am running 2" flex PVC directly into the sump, which overflows into the socks. Do not reduce the size. It will become very loud.

What size display tank are you using the 3000 for?

Breakthecycle2 · Sep 30, 2015

Fuel1976 said:
What size display tank are you using the 3000 for?

Its overkill. I spoke to Glass-Holes and they recommended this one, but I could have probably gone smaller. It is a 200.

runzwithscissors · Sep 30, 2015

Had mine for 5 years...love it. I also run two socks. If it is making more noise than you like, you can install a 45 or 90 degree at the bottom.. I have a friend who actually put bio balls in the pipes and it seems to work for him. He glued a zip tie across the bottom of the pipe to keep the bio balls in place.

Breakthecycle2 · Sep 30, 2015

runzwithscissors said:
Had mine for 5 years...love it. I also run two socks. If it is making more noise than you like, you can install a 45 or 90 degree at the bottom.. I have a friend who actually put bio balls in the pipes and it seems to work for him. He glued a zip tie across the bottom of the pipe to keep the bio balls in place.

What I did, was extended my return lines with PVC to almost the bottom of the sump. It reduced the noise/splashing sound by 80%. I also have 45 degree installed right before the socks.