Bulkheads and overflows...Oh my

[nu2reef-n]

I need some input on bulkhead placement for a closed loop on a 150 acrylic tank. The suction will be 2", the dischange will be 1".
It will be thru the back.
I've just dropped a chunk of change on this tank and I don't want to screw it up.
Thanks in advance for any ideas.

[Ahbrit]

Come on over
I'll help you decide using my current config.

[nu2reef-n]

O.K. Thanks

[inkto]

I've been pondering the same thing. Anyone have a favorite location for cl returns? Bottom, back, top, or manifold? Any strong argument for why?

[Chief]

Here's how I did mine.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v636/spayne377/240Reef/ClosedLoop.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v636/spayne377/240Reef/DSCN3973.jpg

It is probably not the perfect design, but I consulted with a few fish stores before I drilled. Get as much advise as you can and drill away.:eek:

As you can see from my signature line, I no longer use the Dolphin 8800 ( way to much flow, think washing machine ) and I didn't split my returns, but I have plenty of flow with the Barracuda and 6 returns.

Jay