How many drains going coast to coast on a 48" tank

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  1. sikpupy

    sikpupy Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    I am thinking of doing a 36" run, that way I have room for other things on the back. Would 1 1" drain be enough?
     
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  2. lunatik_69

    lunatik_69 Giant Squid

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    I dont understand what you mean by a " 36" run " but if your tank is a 90g, a 1" drain is good. My 90g has only one 1" drain. Luna
     
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  3. inwall75

    inwall75 Giant Squid

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    No....that will not be enough. Definately use 2 bulkheads and two drains.

    I guess my question would be, if you are already using a sump already, why wouldn't you put everything in the sump and use the full 48 inches. I'm not understanding what you would want to hang on the tank.
     
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