plumbing help

[jguerin88]

ok so my next tank is going to be the first one i’ve set up from scratch , the tank has a 1inch drain and a 3/4inch return . does this look like a sufficient amount /correct materials ? anything else i’ll need aside from glue ? tank is 48x24x16 rr (drilled and comes with the lock line and plumbing for overflow (not below the tank) sump will be a 40 breeder

 

[Billldg]

I would double up on the amount of PVC you think you need. You never know what mistakes you may make when measuring and cutting.

 

[jguerin88]

I would double up on the amount of PVC you think you need. You never know what mistakes you may make when measuring and cutting.

any idea on return pump gph ? i’m thinking i need somewhere between 1k-1300 gph but i’m having trouble figuring it out

 

[Dom]

any idea on return pump gph ? i’m thinking i need somewhere between 1k-1300 gph but i’m having trouble figuring it out

Do you have a pump in mind? Typically, the pump manufacturer will list GPH ratings based on head hight.

So a pump may have a 1000GPH rating at a head hight of 36 inches, but at 24 inches, it may be rated at 1200GPH.

(Head Hight = the height from the pump up to where it returns to the tank).

 

[Billldg]

any idea on return pump gph ? i’m thinking i need somewhere between 1k-1300 gph but i’m having trouble figuring it out

I have a 48x24x24 120 gal tank, so what is yours, around 90 to 100? Originally I had a Sicce 5.0 and it was more than enough and it is a pump that is known for reliability. The Sicce 5.0 pumps roughly 1321 GPH.

 

[mfinn]

any idea on return pump gph ? i’m thinking i need somewhere between 1k-1300 gph but i’m having trouble figuring it out

On a 80 gallon tank you really don't need more than 500gph at the tank ( after headloss)