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Need plumbing advice

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by PatrickWest, Feb 18, 2013.

  1. Feb 18, 2013 #1
    PatrickWest

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    Hey guys, I just picked up a new 45g cube (marineland).
    The problem is that I'm an idiot when it comes to plumbing and have no idea what to do, or get or what size.
    I do know that I will be using soft tubing for the majority of the project. I just need to know what I need to get to attach to the bulk heads.
    I.e. name of fitting and sizes.

    Thanks guys
     
  2. Feb 18, 2013 #2
    sharkks Palo

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    Does it have the bulkheads? I believe those are 1 inch so you just need flexible hose with 1" inside diameter. What kind of return pump do you have?
     
  3. Feb 18, 2013 #3
    sharkks Palo

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    Sorry, meant to add the bulkheads are probably threaded, so you will need 1" make PVC fitting to barb conversion.
     
  4. Feb 18, 2013 #4
    PatrickWest

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    I have a reo 1700, what size return line do you think I should use?
    Thanks for the info btw
     
  5. Feb 18, 2013 #5
    Lee

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    According to the specs for that pump, it should have come with 2 fittings. One for 3/4" hose and one for 1" hose. Typically, you will get more flow & less wear&tear on the pump with using a larger diameter of hose.
     
  6. Feb 18, 2013 #6
    PatrickWest

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    Thanks for the tip lee.
    Btw I just got your message about your coral trouble. I still have ha few corals,
    they would be small since I just fragged the hell out of them. But I would be happy to give you a few free ones
    To get you started again. If you give me a week or two I will have more stuff for you to pick from.
    Just send me another pm
     

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