Sammydog
Reefing newb
Quick question.
I've just ordered my new 3x2x2 (90 gallon approx) tank that will have a corner weir. I was planning on having (after taking onto account the bulkheads) a 25mm pipe for the Durso Stand Pipe, and a smaller 20mm pipe for a return.
I'm now wondering if I should have factored in another hole for an emergency overflow drain. A few discussions with friends with tanks and the LFS all suggested that the corner weir wouldn't really have the space for three holes and bulkheads and that I really shouldn't have any issues with the drain suddenly blocking.
So, would you be concerned about a lack of emergency overflow. I'm thinking with regular inspections the drain shouldn't just block suddenly.
Would a solution be to run the emergency drain from the 20mm pipe and have my return come up behind the tank? Would the 20mm pipe be up to the job of an emergency overflow.
Its too late to change the order as the tank should be in tomorrow. I have spent months researching before I ordered and now I have a sinking feeling I should have gone with two 25mm holes.
I've just ordered my new 3x2x2 (90 gallon approx) tank that will have a corner weir. I was planning on having (after taking onto account the bulkheads) a 25mm pipe for the Durso Stand Pipe, and a smaller 20mm pipe for a return.
I'm now wondering if I should have factored in another hole for an emergency overflow drain. A few discussions with friends with tanks and the LFS all suggested that the corner weir wouldn't really have the space for three holes and bulkheads and that I really shouldn't have any issues with the drain suddenly blocking.
So, would you be concerned about a lack of emergency overflow. I'm thinking with regular inspections the drain shouldn't just block suddenly.
Would a solution be to run the emergency drain from the 20mm pipe and have my return come up behind the tank? Would the 20mm pipe be up to the job of an emergency overflow.
Its too late to change the order as the tank should be in tomorrow. I have spent months researching before I ordered and now I have a sinking feeling I should have gone with two 25mm holes.