So after 10+ years in the saltwater world I'm attempting a sump build. All my other tanks have always had HOB equipment. Already have the 40 breeder tank, Sicce Syncra 2.0 return pump, Eshopps Eclipse S overflow and Somatic 60S sump but I'm having a hard time figuring out what plumbing I need and more importantly, what size pipes and fittings and the types. Slip fitting, threaded fittings, silicone return tubes, ball valves, gate valves, man my head is spinning. Basically I know I need 2 lines from the overflow to the sump, 1 on a valve and the other opened up for emergency and 1 return back to the tank.
tl:dr What size pvc do I need for the overflow and return. 1" or 1 1/2" overflow and 3/4" return to the tank?
tl:dr What size pvc do I need for the overflow and return. 1" or 1 1/2" overflow and 3/4" return to the tank?


