90 gal. Reef Tank update - Plumbing

Update on the 90 gal reef tank build. I cover the plumbing of the overflow and supply, including the media reactor.

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Update on the 90 gal reef tank build. I cover the plumbing of the overflow and supply, including the media reactor.

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for 90 gal. Reef Tank update - Plumbing

Jonathan Soto
Jonathan Soto - 7 years ago
hey buddy, i did the almost the same as you as far as the water change pipe goes but i hook it up to my return pump manifold and i cant get it to siphon. any ideas?
Tony Hang
Tony Hang - 8 years ago
Do you glue the pipe into the bulk head as well?
Ellery Wong
Ellery Wong - 8 years ago
Seem like the audio is gone for some reason.
Johann Garcia
Johann Garcia - 8 years ago
good video my friend , easy and clean...thanks for sharing!!!!
The Reef Rookie
The Reef Rookie - 9 years ago
LOL you answered my question...I didn't get far enough into the video before you talked about the bulkhead and PVC...Thanks for the video...
The Reef Rookie
The Reef Rookie - 9 years ago
Hi, I have a question, did you glue the PVC into t he bulkhead? Or is that threaded PVC to the bulkhead? I'm asking because in the event I need to remove a bulkhead, then the PVC could get in the way. Thanks, and the set up looks great...
Joe Scrivens
Joe Scrivens - 10 years ago
I am quite confused on what setup to have the most reliable failsafe to prevent overflow and reverse siphon. what is the best setup?

I seen there's a Herbie method, which is not reliable really and the Bean Animal.

What do I do?
Jason Saint-Elie
Jason Saint-Elie - 10 years ago
so in order to use the reverse suction to do water changes means you did not drill a hold at the top of the return?
ReefGeekTV
ReefGeekTV - 10 years ago
Correct, there isn't any siphon break hole in the return line.  I position the return about 1" below the water line to break the siphon if the check-valve fails to close in the case of power outage.  My sump is large enough to contain the additional water that will be siphoned back until the break will occur based on the positioning of the return line.
McGarnicle
McGarnicle - 10 years ago
Thanks for the great video! I have the same Aqueon 90g tank and it looks like both holes are drilled for a 1in bulk head. Was this the same on yours? I only ask cause my goal was to use a 3/4 return and the 1in threw me off
ReefGeekTV
ReefGeekTV - 10 years ago
Thanks!  Nope, my tank's return hole is 3/4" and the drain is 1".  My tank is 1 year old, so maybe they changed their setup.  I would buy a fitting that will reduce it to 3/4" if that is the size that you would desire.

10. comment for 90 gal. Reef Tank update - Plumbing

Jason Saint-Elie
Jason Saint-Elie - 10 years ago
Are any of these threaded or all glue, and if threaded where did you at?
ReefGeekTV
ReefGeekTV - 10 years ago
Everything is glued.
mizteareaus1
mizteareaus1 - 11 years ago
Great videos very informative!
ReefGeekTV
ReefGeekTV - 11 years ago
The return is 1" PCV and the supply is 3/4".
Brent G
Brent G - 11 years ago
What size PVC pipe are you using?
ReefGeekTV
ReefGeekTV - 11 years ago
I don't think it would hurt to hard plumb your freshwater tank to a sump that will contain things like your filter, heater, etc. It would make it easier down the road if that is the desired setup when you switch over to saltwater. I know with all the great planted tank channels on YouTube I have a growing interest in starting a freshwater planted tank and I will have a sump on that tank. As far as the protein skimmer I don't think it is necessary on freshwater.
REEFER JAMES
REEFER JAMES - 11 years ago
Similar setup on my 125 gallon. Nice Job!
Metalmike47
Metalmike47 - 11 years ago
Cleaver idea on the water change plumbing!! Thumps up
ReefGeekTV
ReefGeekTV - 11 years ago
Thanks for the advice, that makes sense. I'm definitely going to move the pump!
IamPower Hood
IamPower Hood - 11 years ago
Cool setup, my tank will be coming soon.
Andrew G
Andrew G - 11 years ago
nice setup. i enjoy watching yours videos very much. its better to have your reacter pump in the last stage because the pump will suck larger things into the reacter and clog the reacter a lot easier

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