Clowninaround7474's 60g cube build

[clowninaround7474]

I picked up the tank and stand from altalal for a killer deal, and got the sump from Dr. Fosters and Smith. I'm looking forward to getting more of the equipment. One step closer to filling it up!

 

[clowninaround7474]

Another step closer! Just purchased my return pump. Nothing exciting but necessary!

 

[clowninaround7474]

Again nothing exciting, but tracking the progress here. I painted the inside if the stand light grey for better viewing of the equipment below.

 

[clowninaround7474]

MORE PROGRESS!!! I was able to get the plumbing roughed in today, and am pretty happy with how it turned out. I still need the check valve on my return to prevent back siphon if I lose power at all.

The drain is pretty straight forward. The return line has a "manifold" on it for future items such as a calcium reactor. I plan to use one of the valves for easy and quick water changes.

Let me know what you think! Again, this is still a rough in so I can change things.

 

[clowninaround7474]

Try again...

 

[Labsalesguy]

That plumbing looks clean man.I like that size.

 

[Dr.DiSilicate]

Plumbing looks great so far. Very clean overall.

 

[clowninaround7474]

Thank you!

 

[RuRoo]

Have you set-up this pump yet? I was thinking of buying this kind for my tank as well and would like your feedback on it.

 

[clowninaround7474]

Not yet but I've heard good things.

 

[Munch]

I've got that pump - love it!

 

[clowninaround7474]

Got the check valve dry fitted today and picked up my skimmer! Eshopps 120 which fits perfectly in the sump and should be more than enough for the tank. I was really glad to see it used a sicce pump.

Next step is gluing everything up.

 

[Labsalesguy]

Nice- where did you get your check valve? I am putting my parts list together.

 

[clowninaround7474]

Lowes actually had it in 3/4" which is what I needed. Home Depot didn't stock them in my area of Parker.

 

[Labsalesguy]

Thanks i didnt see one at my hd either.

 

[clowninaround7474]

All glued up and ready to go!! This was my first time plumbing a tank... All of my previous tanks were AIO. I'm praying I have no leaks!!!

 

[sethsolomon]

Will that little SEO pump drive that?

 

[Dr.DiSilicate]

All glued up and ready to go!! This was my first time plumbing a tank... All of my previous tanks were AIO. I'm praying I have no leaks!!!

As long as you used a good amount of glue. Did the 1/4 twist and held it for a few seconds it should be good.

 

[clowninaround7474]

Will that little SEO pump drive that?

it should. It's rated at 800gph I believe... If not I can always go bigger!

As long as you used a good amount of glue. Did the 1/4 twist and held it for a few seconds it should be good.

Sure did!

 

[clowninaround7474]

It's actually rated at 714gph. I figure with the check valve and other fittings along with the 3ft of head on it, I should be at or around 500gph. I think my overflow is only rated at 550gph or so.

I plan on having 1 or maybe 2 mp10wes for additional flow in the main display.