Help figuring out plumbing for my 180

[DRteugelsi]

As, the title says, I am currently trying to figure out the plumbing for my 180. I don't currently have the set up but i would prefer to have a better understand of everything before i get the tank. So, I am currently looking to using a ghost type overflow box (maybe 2) and 1.5" plumbing.

Just to clarify the numbers in the green are closer to full siphon numbers, correct?

Also, I am trying to figure out the whole beananimal set up. purpose of the air hose line?
What would be the best type of PVC to use? flexible? or rigid?

How to run the pipes for best efficiency and least likelihood of disaster.

I appreciate any feedback

J jaws7777 twentyleagues Fish Tank Travis (tagged you guys because you were a big part of the discussion the in the poly section) JK47 (tagged you because i know you have a pretty good understand of these set ups)

 

[jaws7777]

Glad you are going to the pros for advice Ive explained the gist of the herbie set up. Imo most important is to size your E drains correctly. I think JK47 could point you in the right direction if you wanted to go beananimal.

Opinions will vary i prefer rigid 40sch pvc.

jvc66 has ghost overflows.

 

[Fish Tank Travis]

You’re definitely in my he right place. I’m not that familiar with the beananimal setup as I have a herbie setup on my tank. I know that both are good though.

As far as the plumbing goes, it is really personal preference on what you want. I think that rigid looks better, but flex tubing is probably easier to run. I used vinyl tubing and like it a lot.

 

[DRteugelsi]

I figured it would be more of a toss up between rigid and flex/non-rigid. I just have read that is best to use flex/non-rigid for the drains because elbows cause loss of flow and present potential risk of clogs.

 

[jaws7777]

I don't know man I wouldn't be too concerned with elbow causing clogs. your going to have a strainer on your standpipes.

DN328
has some myth busting link on the difference between 90 and 45 elbows

 

[jaws7777]

the youtube vid I sent you is ragin_cajun build watch that vid over and over and it will click

 

[DRteugelsi]

Alright, I will try absorb all the info i can from it. When you get the chance would be able to take a pic of your overflow?

 

[DRteugelsi]

Also, any suggestions/tips on a DIY or a prebuilt sump that is $500 would be greatly appreciated as well.

 

[twentyleagues]

You saw my diy sump. It works great. The wet dry is kinda loud though. But the efficiency of it is beyond compare. You could easily turn it in to a normal sump setup with everything submerged and it would be quieter, enough to go under your stand.

 

[DRteugelsi]

You saw my diy sump. It works great. The wet dry is kinda loud though. But the efficiency of it is beyond compare. You could easily turn it in to a normal sump setup with everything submerged and it would be quieter, enough to go under your stand.

True, I was almost think about run two smaller sumps with since i am going to be running two pumps anyway. but that may be more work than what its worth.