same size return and drain

duke62 · 10-27-2007, 02:33 AM

can u use the same size hole for a return and drain.i have a 38mm and a 45mm diamond bit but i was just thinking the 45mm would be to big for my 35 gal.im setting up for my son for a clown anemone tank.since i introduced him to this site he has been bugging me to set my old 35 up into a salt water setup..

masterswimmer · 10-27-2007, 03:04 AM

Duke, I would use a smaller return than the drain. Peace of mind knowing the overflow will handle more than the return can put back in there. But, that's just me.

swimmer

duke62 · 10-27-2007, 03:13 AM

so should i use a 45 for 1 drain and the 38 for return.and should i drill the return in middle of tank or side

duke62 · 10-27-2007, 04:36 AM

i finished drilling.i used a 38mm bit for return in center of the tank and a 45mm on right side of tank for drain.ill post pics when i get a chance.mods move this thread to do it yourself.

House of Laughter · 10-27-2007, 11:17 AM

duke, you could drill the holes the same way/size and use bulkheads that have the same outer diameter and different inner diameters - AGA sch 40 bulkheads are being manufactured this way now.

House

duke62 · 10-27-2007, 02:07 PM

i drilled the tank already.i want to set it up today but now im in need of a 10 gal sump and pump.i put a thread for a things needed and i would appreciate any assistance in finding my items.once i have the sump and pump i will be looking for skimmer phosban and rock.keep me in mind if anyone comes across anything for this 35gal

crox99 · 10-27-2007, 02:12 PM

I have a 10g tank if you want.

duke62 · 10-27-2007, 02:54 PM

sounds good crox.im working on the marine pkwy bridge.how far are you from the belt flatbush ave

crox99 · 10-27-2007, 03:44 PM

I am like 8 minutes away.

duke62 · 10-27-2007, 04:04 PM

cool can i pick it up mon night around 8:00.send me pm with address and #.also price.thanks dude

10-27-2007, 02:33 AM	#1
duke62 TANK DRILLER Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: long island Posts: 1,831 Reefer Ratings: (20) Friends: (8)	same size return and drain can u use the same size hole for a return and drain.i have a 38mm and a 45mm diamond bit but i was just thinking the 45mm would be to big for my 35 gal.im setting up for my son for a clown anemone tank.since i introduced him to this site he has been bugging me to set my old 35 up into a salt water setup..

10-27-2007, 03:04 AM	#2
masterswimmer www.saltwatercritters.com Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Orange County Posts: 9,182 Reefer Ratings: (86) Friends: (16)	Duke, I would use a smaller return than the drain. Peace of mind knowing the overflow will handle more than the return can put back in there. But, that's just me. swimmer __________________ House of Fish (845) 610-3114 www.saltwatercritters.com Serving all your saltwater critter and reef needs

10-27-2007, 11:17 AM	#5
House of Laughter www.saltwatercritters.com Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Ossining, NY Posts: 10,287 Reefer Ratings: (124) Friends: (36)	duke, you could drill the holes the same way/size and use bulkheads that have the same outer diameter and different inner diameters - AGA sch 40 bulkheads are being manufactured this way now. House __________________ House of Fish (914) 424-0366 www.saltwatercritters.com Serving all your saltwater critter and reef needs

10-27-2007, 02:12 PM	#7
crox99 Audi Sport Join Date: May 2005 Location: Brooklyn, Marine Park Posts: 5,291 Reefer Ratings: (49) Friends: (6)	I have a 10g tank if you want. __________________ Veni, Vidi, Vinci

10-27-2007, 03:44 PM	#9
crox99 Audi Sport Join Date: May 2005 Location: Brooklyn, Marine Park Posts: 5,291 Reefer Ratings: (49) Friends: (6)	I am like 8 minutes away. __________________ Veni, Vidi, Vinci

10-27-2007, 03:13 AM	#3
duke62 TANK DRILLER Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: long island Posts: 1,831 Reefer Ratings: (20) Friends: (8)	so should i use a 45 for 1 drain and the 38 for return.and should i drill the return in middle of tank or side

10-27-2007, 04:36 AM	#4
duke62 TANK DRILLER Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: long island Posts: 1,831 Reefer Ratings: (20) Friends: (8)	i finished drilling.i used a 38mm bit for return in center of the tank and a 45mm on right side of tank for drain.ill post pics when i get a chance.mods move this thread to do it yourself.

10-27-2007, 02:07 PM	#6
duke62 TANK DRILLER Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: long island Posts: 1,831 Reefer Ratings: (20) Friends: (8)	i drilled the tank already.i want to set it up today but now im in need of a 10 gal sump and pump.i put a thread for a things needed and i would appreciate any assistance in finding my items.once i have the sump and pump i will be looking for skimmer phosban and rock.keep me in mind if anyone comes across anything for this 35gal

10-27-2007, 02:54 PM	#8
duke62 TANK DRILLER Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: long island Posts: 1,831 Reefer Ratings: (20) Friends: (8)	sounds good crox.im working on the marine pkwy bridge.how far are you from the belt flatbush ave

10-27-2007, 04:04 PM	#10
duke62 TANK DRILLER Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: long island Posts: 1,831 Reefer Ratings: (20) Friends: (8)	cool can i pick it up mon night around 8:00.send me pm with address and #.also price.thanks dude

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