Plumbing question/advice

[Telefonica007]

Here is what i did today…. any suggestions? i haven't glued anything yet. quick details. i have the display tank draining into the sump but i have a "T" that goes to my frag tank and fuge. i have valves on all spots to control flows. the frag tank/fuge is drilled and will drain into sump . if anyone has a better idea let me know. also, i didn't want to use a 90 elbow to to sump because i think it cuts some flow but it was very tight having a release connection, "T" and valve so i had to use it...

thanks

 

[Telefonica007]

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[frank c.]

I have each tank with its own piping draining into sump, I then have hammer head pump returning from sump to tanks W/ valves on all, drains are all wide open pump pushes tons of water valves on supplies are different some more open then others depending on how much flow to tank, used long radius 90,s and 45,s to keep good flow, works awesome tons of water movement.

 

[Telefonica007]

My fuge is a chamber inside the 10g frag tank. U think this should work? I'm not crazy about the 90 elbow even though my last tank had 3 90s and flow was great.

 

[frank c.]

Looks like everything should be fine theres not much head pressure d tank is just above everything, fuge seems small but you are prob hurting for space, get it going you will soon find out.

 

[Telefonica007]

Yeah. Space was limited but I thought having a small fuge is better than not having one at all. Worst case i can always remove Chamber and have a 10g frag tank. I hope I have enough flow to the 10g. If not, new plumbing from the return pump will have more pressure if I use it for the 10g with a "T".... we will see . Thnx

 

[Flameback Pair]

What's a long radius elbow?

 

[Telefonica007]

I believe it's using two 45s.

 

[Telefonica007]

The T I used in the drain line to fuge/frag doesn't have proper flow and it has tons of air with it. No leaks though. I may try to T the return line or just do a second pump from sump to fuge. I kinda hate to cut into it since it's not leaking. . Advice anyone?

 

[Telefonica007]

I re drilled the 10g with a 2 inch bit. Bulk head is bigger now. I'm getting at least 40% more flow .. looking good