Tank build questions

[Heres_doe_]

I'm not done with the build just making sure everything is ok before i put the tank upstairs. Just dry fitting everything and need to get a few more things like check valves and things of that nature. So once i get a gate valve would this quieten up. Also should I remove this cone type filter. I don't think any fish can go thru this.

 

[Peace River]

It appears that you have two drain pipes. You may want to check out the details for a standard setup for the herbie overflow configuration on the following link:

Overflow Boxes and Drain Styles - Durso, Herbie, and Bean Animal

Decide which of the three most common types of drains and overflow boxes is right for you and your tank.

www.bulkreefsupply.com

 

[Heres_doe_]

It appears that you have two drain pipes. You may want to check out the details for a standard setup for the herbie overflow configuration on the following link:

Overflow Boxes and Drain Styles - Durso, Herbie, and Bean Animal

Decide which of the three most common types of drains and overflow boxes is right for you and your tank.

www.bulkreefsupply.com

Should i put the main drain filter higher? Also I will be getting a gate valve for the main.

 

[TangerineSpeedo]

Look at my build thread... keep the cone strainer... you want the water flow just over your emergency drain

 

[Peace River]

The water height in the overflow should be above the primary drain (although the strainer is recommended by some it is not required), but below the top of the secondary/emergency drain. The main drain should have the gate valve to control the water height in the overflow box.

 

[Heres_doe_]

Look at my build thread... keep the cone strainer... you want the water flow just over your emergency drain

So like this?

 

[TangerineSpeedo]

So like this?

Yes! Although my strainer is on the bottom like yours. If your running a DC adjustable pump you have to adjust your gate valve at each power setting. Do get a gate valve, a Ball valve, while only 1/10 the cost will not cut it and is not worth the frustration.

 

[Heres_doe_]

Yes! Although my strainer is on the bottom like yours. If your running a DC adjustable pump you have to adjust your gate valve at each power setting. Do get a gate valve, a Ball valve, while only 1/10 the cost will not cut it and is not worth the frustration.

I will be getting a gate valve for more precision. And getting a check valve for the return also.

 

[Heres_doe_]

So it's alot quieter i think once i put filter cups and couple things it should quiet down even more