Looking for ideas and help to plumb my 300 gal

[Jacob1320]

I work in a aerospace factory
Tons of stuff to pick thru!!! I’m sure I’ll find them
I’m reading up And I find my self spending hrs on here learning

Are you in Orange County by any chance ?

 

[Jacob1320]

Thanks again for the drawings it’s bring some
Much clarity to this all

 

[Ulu]

No, I'm in CenCal.

 

[jaws7777]

Check out www.flexpvc.con they have all the fittings you'd need in the event your local hardware store doesnt.

Where is it going to be set up in the home or the garage ?

 

[Jacob1320]

Thanks I’ll check there site
It will be set up in my garage

 

[kendragon]

If it's going to be in the garage, I would do a closed loop bead filter. I have my 225g done this way and have been trouble free for many years.
Based on the holes in your tank, I suspect it was once a saltwater tank. Coral requires a certain flow.
Cheaper to stick with HomeDepot plumbing than aircraft NAS, MS grade stainless, aluminum, inco, ti or composite. Besides, I think they are poisonous to fish....haha

 

[Ulu]

https://flexpvc.com/

Jaws has a typo...

 

[Jacob1320]

The Bio Bead Filter is designed for water features with up to 20,000 gallons. These pond and water feature filters are pressure side systems, designed to filter out small debris.
With the unionized valve, the are designed to be used with energy efficient pumps.
They are perfect for any pond or water feature up to 20,000 gallons. These units are designed for new applications or to retrofit existing one.

• Works with low-amp pumps
• Easy to clean backwash feature
• Back-washing pressure filter may be placed anywhere on the discharge of the pump (perfect for retrofitting existing ponds)
• Filter comes assembled with bio bead media
• Bio bead media is designed for use with koi and fresh water ponds
• Pressure gauge to indicate when to backwash
• Quick-connect fittings on all valve heads
• 7 position valve system
• 1" screened drain for winterizing
• Affordable modular system yields greater flow with lower head loss
• Heavy duty screen prevents large debris from entering media and prevents accidental discharge of media during backwash
• 3 Year Limited Warranty

Model	Size	Max Pressure	Pond Size (gallons)
EBF2000	16" Dia. X 32" Tall	38 psi

So we talking something like this

This seems not to bad

 

[Jacob1320]

Evolution Bio Bead Filters | ARCHIVE

The Bio Bead Filter is designed for water features with up to 20,000 gallons. These pond and water feature filters are pressure side systems, designed to filter out small...

www.thepondoutlet.com

Check out the link
Maybe I should look into products like this
Since seeing this next to the tank won’t be a issues for me I have plenty of space on both side
Also I’m trying to keep all running cost as low as possible as in power usage and water changes
I don’t mind cleaning my tanks at all I do however try to control and keep down my water usage as much as I can

 

[Jacob1320]

If I didn’t meantion before tank will be fresh water stocked with large cichlids
(Bass , carpintis,vieja , Midas ,) most likely will be bare bottom tank