Mawnkey's 40 Breeder build.

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  1. Mawnkey

    Mawnkey Ritteri Anemone

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    I will probably return the return kit for a 1 inch return kit and use that hole saw to cut all my holes. I hope they let me do this =\

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    Mawnkey, Oct 14, 2011
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  2. insanespain

    insanespain Ocellaris Clown

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    For 1 inch bulkheads you need a 1 3/4 inch holesaw

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  3. Mawnkey

    Mawnkey Ritteri Anemone

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    Gotcha thanks insane

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    Mawnkey, Oct 14, 2011
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  4. exactlyobp

    exactlyobp Giant Squid

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    When I had my old 29, the 1/2" return kit was what I used. For the overflow, I had 1" overflow kit.
     
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  5. Mawnkey

    Mawnkey Ritteri Anemone

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    You think the 1/2 inch is enough for my 40b? And as for the return pump I am still taking suggestions

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    Mawnkey, Oct 14, 2011
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  6. Mawnkey

    Mawnkey Ritteri Anemone

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    1/2 return sorry. I'll get myself 1" bulkheads and a saw for them for overflows

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  7. Bustopher

    Bustopher Skunk Shrimp

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    What return pump are you using?
     
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  8. Mawnkey

    Mawnkey Ritteri Anemone

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    No idea yet. Suggestions

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    Mawnkey, Oct 14, 2011
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  9. Seano Hermano

    Seano Hermano Giant Squid

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    Eheims are work horses of pumps.
     
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  10. exactlyobp

    exactlyobp Giant Squid

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    A lot of people love Mag Drives even tho they add heat to the system. They are reliable in my experience (except for the one that I got off eBay used).
    Your sump is 20gallon, and itd hold like 16gallon water when you fill it up. 6~10x sump water volume is supposed to be the flow of the return, so you might look into getting 160gph after the headloss. ie:Mag Drive3 or Rio 8HF (these would push more than 160gph with the 4' height, but some people like more flow than others. )
    And I think 1/2" return is fine.
     
    exactlyobp, Oct 14, 2011
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