Ideal plumbing system for a 125

[john m_ lundberg]

Is there a diagram out there of the ideal plumbing for a 125?

I have only had a nano tank, but I'm going big! But not as big as some!

Chris @ Fishscales is going to step me through the build, but I wanted to kinda have an idea of what I was looking at. I hear all this stuff about plumbing, calcium reactors, skimmers, etc...is there a diagram of the best setup?

 

[john m_ lundberg]

Good question. I will most likely have a sump under the tank. I would love to have a fish room. And when i start this, it will be in the garage, but I cant guarantee that it will always be that way...I guess I should go ahead and make it under the tank for future purposes...

 

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[john m_ lundberg]

dawgdude;385622 wrote: Ok, well figure out how much space you have under the tank and the next step is to decide if you want a Ferrari sump (MRC) or a Honda sump (AGA tank with acrylic baffles). I would suggest an MRC sump but if you want a sump with baffles then Ill be happy to cut them and silicone them in place for you. Ive got the blade to do it and have done it more than a few times. Past that I would shot for a return pump around the 500-600 gph range and a skimmer rated at around 160-180 gallons. If you want to give me a call sometime I can give you some advice. Alot of this stuff will depend on your price range and how you want it set up. If you want full blown SPS I would suggest a calcium reactor and a phosphate reactor.

I may just take you up on that offer! The link above is great. Good visuals and laymen terms..:yay: