Dan's 150 Rebuild

[Sobo's Reef]

By my eye, it looks like a 1500 gph Glass-Holes overflow. Give me a minute and if I can get to the back of my tank, I'll measure the ones I have....I have that same overflow.

That's exactly what it is! Awesome thank you! Oh and what kind of return pump r u using with this overflow?

 

[redfishbluefish]

That's exactly what it is! Awesome thank you! Oh and what kind of return pump r u using with this overflow?

I'm currently using a MAG 9.5 for a 90 DT, but you could go a bit larger having the 150 DT. I'm also now considering a DC return pump with manifold for the near future.

 

[redfishbluefish]

I'm also looking at those bulkheads....why do you want new ones. I'd figure out my plumbing plan and cut that existing pipe to put in unions....and go from there.

 

[Sobo's Reef]

I'm also looking at those bulkheads....why do you want new ones. I'd figure out my plumbing plan and cut that existing pipe to put in unions....and go from there.

Bc I have no idea how old they really are and would rather just have brand new stuff to be on the safe side ya know? I did that with my 90. It had bulkheads already but after further inspection, a few had tiny hairline cracks in em so I just learned to not take chances Lol

As for a pump, I was thinking of going with a Mag 18. I like mags even tho theyre not energy efficient :/

 

[Sobo's Reef]

Ever figure out what size tube u had coming out of your elbows redfishbluefish(sorry forgot your actual name) lol

 

[Classklown90]

Ever figure out what size tube u had coming out of your elbows redfishbluefish(sorry forgot your actual name) lol

He has a few aliases like macgyver, Mr. DIY, genius or simply just Paul

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[Sobo's Reef]

Lmao nice thanks Kyle

 

[downbeach]

I always thought it was: Paul ----- Sayreville, and you had to play hangman to guess his middle name.

 

[Sobo's Reef]

Lol news to me

 

[kschweer]

By my eye, it looks like a 1500 gph Glass-Holes overflow. Give me a minute and if I can get to the back of my tank, I'll measure the ones I have....I have that same overflow.


EDIT TO ADD:

As I’m pulling out the tube to measure, I’m thinking, you have the black elbow with the hole in it……measure that hole to be sure.


The ones I have are 3/8” OD with ¼” ID.


So if you have the same, you need the 3/8” tubes.

SECOND EDIT:

I just went back to your pictures, and you have that tubing:

3/8" od and 1/4" id

 

[Sobo's Reef]

Oh whoops Lol thanks Kevin. Didn't notice that he edited! Thanks Paul!!

 

[kschweer]

Lol. I was pretty sure I saw it somewhere had to hunt for it

 

[Sobo's Reef]

Lol good look man, ordering the parts tonight

 

[Sobo's Reef]

How much sand should I get for this tank? I know it depends on how deep I want the sandbed but just general rule of thumb? I had 200lbs for my 180g FW back in the day but I think it was too much lol

 

[kschweer]

Like you said it depends on how deep you want to go. If the tank is a standard 150 (72"x18") I would say between 50-60lbs per inch of depth. It will also depend on the sand you get. The finer the sand the more you're going to need.

 

[Sobo's Reef]

grrrr... What about like Bahamas oolite or pink Fiji... Is that considered fine?

 

[kschweer]

The oolite is going to be finer than the Fiji. I personally like the Fiji and have used it a number of times. In my new build 57 rimless (36x18) I used 40lbs and have about 1 3/4" sand bed.

 

[Sobo's Reef]

Yeah I was thinking Fiji too. Plus I have a $60 off at aquarium center so that's like 3 bags right there lol

 

[MatteZ]

There is a substrate calculator on Reece central. It will tell you how much you need

 

[Sobo's Reef]

There is a substrate calculator on Reece central. It will tell you how much you need

Reece central or reef central? Lol