Teresa Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 So, for my first time, it wasn't bad, but it could be a whole lot better. For instance, if I had asked for your advice sooner, I probably would have learned that pvc cement does not bond pvc well to other plastics (i.e. overflow box and filter). While I wait for the silicone to dry and keep my fingers crossed, I'd love some suggestions on making the plumbing less noticeable. I know I'm going to lower it more just after the ledge. Thought I'd pose the question here and maybe get some better ideas than what's currently in my head. Sent from my SM-G900P using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mFrame Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 Should be fairly easy to construct a box or side pieces to hide all the plumbing and overflow at the end of the tank (between tank edge and wall). I'd do as you mentioned and have the plumbing run down behind the couch and then over below the couch arm level. You could also build a box to go around the chiller that would hide all the pipes, unions, and connection there. Then I'd paint the pvc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teresa Posted October 14, 2015 Author Share Posted October 14, 2015 Thanks for the advice Mike. What kind of paint do I use? Below are images of my second attempt. Definitely better. The reason I didn't go directly down behind the couch is because I wanted to reduce the number of 90 degree angles. The pump is not very efficient any more. That's also why I didn't move the filter to the corner. The pump is only rated for 700 gph. How many gph should I have on a 55 gallon tank? What color should I paint the pvc? Sent from my SM-G900P using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jynxgirl Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 I assume you have by now decided on color and painted. In your case, I would just have painted the pvc white to cover up the lettering on it as your wall is white. Turn over rate is pretty subjective at this point. 3 to 4 times the size of tank should be efficient for a chiller/heater, skimmer, and reactor to do their job. Some people like to run more water through the sump area to use the return pump as flow in the tank but power heads are much more efficient. Also, a smaller return pump will make less noise overall which is probly important in your case since the tank is in the living room, and plumbing not hidden under stands to help muffle some of the sound. I am going up nearly six feet on a 34 gallon, and my 2000 eheim I am dialing back a bit. Eheim is also dead silent. Highly recommend eheim or tunzes as return pumps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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