new 230g setup

[hemmp]

i just bought a new 230g tank 84"x26"x24". my question is that the tank has 2 1" drain holes in each upper corner how do i plumb this to my sump ?

 

[thegrun]

I would set up one of the drains in each corner as primary drains either run independently or teed together down into your skimmer section or filter socks if you have them. Install a gate valve at the ends of these drain lines for adjustment. The other two lines should be set slightly higher than the working water level in the overflow boxes to act as emergency drain lines. Do not place any valves on these lines. I run my emergency drain lines directly into the return pump section.

 

[hemmp]

the tank only has one hole drilled in each corner and its tempered so i cant drill any more

 

[hemmp]

the tank only has one hole drilled in each corner not 2 ??? why im confused no overflow boxes anything just one 1" hole in each corner

 

[chimmike]

research the "Herbie" drain method.

Tank has great dimensions, should be fun to set up!

Make sure to use true union valves and what not so you can access plumbing without inadvertently draining the system.

 

[IvanTheTerrible]

i just bought a new 230g tank 84"x26"x24". my question is that the tank has 2 1" drain holes in each upper corner how do i plumb this to my sump ?

What do you mean by "upper corner"? A picture would also help. Drain holes should be on the bottom of your tank or in one of the side panes if you are using something like a beananimal drain.

-Ivan

 

[hemmp]

it is odd thats why im so confused on how to plum it . there is (one) 1" hole in the upper right and left corners of the back glass of the tank

 

[hcl2195]

Could those holes be for return lines and not drain lines?

 

[hemmp]

they are the only 2 drilled holes in the tank. my plan is to silicone a wier over each one putting bulkheads in with downturned elbows on the inside and on the outside have it upgrade from the 1" bulkhead to a 1 1/2 " pvc tee with a standpipe going up and other end going to sump. would this work ?

 

[IvanTheTerrible]

it is odd thats why im so confused on how to plum it . there is (one) 1" hole in the upper right and left corners of the back glass of the tank

Those could be used for a drain like this one or possible in conjunction with a coast to coast overflow. Based on the description, it definitely sounds like those are for returns. If the back glass isn't tempered, you should look into an internal/external overflow. You would have to drill it (or have it drilled) but it would make for a nice setup.

 

[chimmike]

they are the only 2 drilled holes in the tank. my plan is to silicone a wier over each one putting bulkheads in with downturned elbows on the inside and on the outside have it upgrade from the 1" bulkhead to a 1 1/2 " pvc tee with a standpipe going up and other end going to sump. would this work ?

you could use both holes for a coast-to-coast and then have an external box for a beananimal or herbie setup.