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  1. Geoff

    Geoff Teardrop Maxima Clam

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    An overflow would help alot, just make sure you get one that can handle the gph the pump pushes back in the tank.
     
    Geoff, Jul 7, 2009
    Geoff, Jul 7, 2009
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  2. chuckdee

    chuckdee Peppermint Shrimp

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    Yea, I'm not a huge fan of seeing PVC around the DT. Loc-Line has a spray bar setup that looks really clean if thats what you are going for.
    You really want to have a reliable overflow. Don't skim here. It can cause you much headache if you do..
     
    chuckdee, Jul 7, 2009
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  3. szrazzt

    szrazzt Purple Spiny Lobster

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    Keep in mind if you use a spraybar that those tiny holes get clogged pretty easily with things growing in or over them.
     
    szrazzt, Jul 8, 2009
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  4. coldshot

    coldshot Blue Ringed Angel

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    I will not be using the MAG 18 wide open....I tried and it is way to much volume coming back into the DT so I have a ball valve on the return line the 1 1/4 inch PVC is hidden so looks isnt a problem....I want it distributed evenly throughout the DT....I just dont know how yet....
    Danny
     
    coldshot, Jul 8, 2009
    coldshot, Jul 8, 2009
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