Plumbing

[eben]

I am planning my 50 Gallon Cube tank. What size pipe and fittings should I go with for the plumbing?

 

[ca1ore]

4”

 

[eben]

4”

1 inches, 100mm? You sure this is right? 100mm for overflow and return?

 

[Snoopy 67]

Simon is just messing with you.
Either 3/4" or 1", I run my 250 with 1".
A lot will depend on your return pump flow.

 

[eben]

Simon is just messing with you.
Either 3/4" or 1", I run my 250 with 1".
A lot will depend on your return pump flow.

Both the return and overflow at the same size?

 

[Snoopy 67]

What kind of return will you use, Herbie, Bean, or an overflow HOB?

 

[eben]

What kind of return will you use, Herbie, Bean, or an overflow HOB?

Herbie

 

[Snoopy 67]

Have you read this?

Herbie Overflow Plumbing Guide for Quiet Reef Aquariums - gmacreef

The Herbie method can quiet down your aquarium drain and eliminate microbubbles. The guide includes helpful diagrams and explains each component.

gmacreef.com

 

[Snoopy 67]

full siphon flow rates 2017 chart - Yahoo Image Search Results

 

[eben]

Have you read this?

Herbie Overflow Plumbing Guide for Quiet Reef Aquariums - gmacreef

The Herbie method can quiet down your aquarium drain and eliminate microbubbles. The guide includes helpful diagrams and explains each component.

gmacreef.com

Thank you. Will have a look

 

[ca1ore]

1 inches, 100mm? You sure this is right? 100mm for overflow and return?

LOL .... other than tank size, you provided nothing as context. 4” drain would be plenty on a 50 though. IME no smaller than 3/4” pipe on any siphon; 1” minimum on an open channel/emergency.