3/4 or 1/2 pipe?

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  1. rc_mcwaters3

    rc_mcwaters3 Clown Trigger

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    wich pipe would be better to run for the pluming in the tank?
     
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  2. dand355

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    1" bigger is better
     
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  3. rc_mcwaters3

    rc_mcwaters3 Clown Trigger

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    more volume or just more flow?
     
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    dand355 Astrea Snail

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    both you can always valve it down
     
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  5. rc_mcwaters3

    rc_mcwaters3 Clown Trigger

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    kk will try and do the 1 inch for dure then but I still have to figure out if I want to drill or do a hob overflow box.
     
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    drill if possible, no question
     
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  7. malac0da13

    malac0da13 Torch Coral

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    What kind of return pump are you using?

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  8. rc_mcwaters3

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    havent gotten a return pump yet I am still deciding what type of ovweflow im wanting to do and how to do it. its a 75 gallon that not frilled with a tempered bottom any indea would be helpful at this point.
     
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    malac0da13 Torch Coral

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    Glass holes over flows are nice. I would decide on how go you are looking to get through you sump, decide on a return pump, then that will dictate your return size an also what you will need for an overflow and pipe size from there.

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    rc_mcwaters3 Clown Trigger

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    what would be ideal for a 75 gallon, Its going tot be a reef tank?
     
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