Few quick question

[stlouisguy]

1. For Bulkheads how do you know which size, is it the size of the pipe? So if I am using a 1" pipe I need a 1" bulkhead?

2. When you transfer from an old tank to a new tank, do you need to wait for the tank to cycle or can you move stuff in right away as long as salinity and temp is okay. I know I will get the brown algae and such but there should be no problem in doing that correct?

Thanks

 

[capncapo]

You may have a small cycle with new sand. The sand may not be super clean and something in there may cause a small cycle. Usually it is nothing to be too concerned about.

I would measure the bulkhead to determine what size hole to drill. The pipe fits inside the bulkhead so the bulkhead will be a larger diameter.

 

[stlouisguy]

Yeah I know it will need to be larger than the pipe, just didnt know how they rated bulkheads. If I have a 1 1/2" pipe do I need a 1 1/2" bulkhead or a 2" bulkhead?

 

[capncapo]

You need a 1 1/2 " bulkhead but depending on which bulkhead you have it could require a 2" hole.

 

[TWINPEAKS]

1 1/2 inch pipe is 1 1/2 inch bulk head the bulk heads are the same size as the pipe size just the hole it goes in is larger.

 

[zt444a]

The cycle will be small, like Greg said. When I started my little tank several months ago, the water came out of the tank in Chad's basement, and some good sand too. Didn't take long to cycle at all...

Howard

 

[drgabe]

From my 55 to 120g upgrade, I had a small cycle as well. I used rock from established tanks and added some sand from the 55g. I just considered it a huge water change. Make sure your temp/salinity is stable like you said and things will be fine.

 

[Im Lon 2]

I agree there the small cycle I had on my 240 when sitting it was was hardly even noticeable. And I used all new sand, and 240 lbs of base rock.

 

[DrBDC]

This info may help you some:

http://www.northcoastmarines.com/bulkhead_fittings.htm