Hello.
I recently picked up a used FX6 and am needing to plumb it as the previous owner cut the original hosing to short for my tall stand and 220gal tank. I've decided to hard plumb it and while I am at it, going to go ahead and hard plumb my other FX6 that is already up and running.
I have purchased all the PVC as well as the fittings (all in 1"). I am however debating on how I want to work the returns. I do not like the standard FX6 return as I feel it diffuses the water too much. I am thinking about just simply using 1" 90 degree elbows with a 3/4" reducer. Has anyone else done this? I am wanting a good amount of flow and surface agitation as I am currently using multiple powerheads/wavemakers that I would like to eliminate once the second FX6 is up and running. I want it to be simple and relatively cheap, hence why I am staying away from locline.
I recently picked up a used FX6 and am needing to plumb it as the previous owner cut the original hosing to short for my tall stand and 220gal tank. I've decided to hard plumb it and while I am at it, going to go ahead and hard plumb my other FX6 that is already up and running.
I have purchased all the PVC as well as the fittings (all in 1"). I am however debating on how I want to work the returns. I do not like the standard FX6 return as I feel it diffuses the water too much. I am thinking about just simply using 1" 90 degree elbows with a 3/4" reducer. Has anyone else done this? I am wanting a good amount of flow and surface agitation as I am currently using multiple powerheads/wavemakers that I would like to eliminate once the second FX6 is up and running. I want it to be simple and relatively cheap, hence why I am staying away from locline.