Setting up my sump - need a bit of help!

[andsoitgoes]

Thanks so much everyone. Posted on rc about the skimmer.

The female connector in the overflow is smaller (measuring on the outside) than the other male conector.

Also, where do I put the outflow of my mj1200 to run the water back up?

*confused* :S

Thanks all

[adidas]

Originally Posted by andsoitgoes

Thanks so much everyone. Posted on rc about the skimmer.

The female connector in the overflow is smaller (measuring on the outside) than the other male conector.

Also, where do I put the outflow of my mj1200 to run the water back up?

*confused* :S

Thanks all

the bulkhead is bigger on the outside because the threads are just for the nut, the pvc would just glue in to it. its a slip connection like the other poster said.

you need this for the overflow connection:

[andsoitgoes]

Ah - so would I use a hard PVC piece or something flexible like what's attached here:



I'm assuming the plastic piece sticking out would be glued in - using silicone or epoxy? I'm going to visit targaboy's setup, so it might all be answered there.

As for sizing, here's some pics with measurements:

Overflow tubing:



Bulkhead outflow tubing:



Full sump setup:



Skimmer with acrylic box (unfortunately it's too "wide"...) - I'm not sure how to set it into the tank so I can have it on the left, with the refugium portion in the middle, and then the return area on the far right.



So, to sum it up:

- Left hand side, skimmer flush to the left side
- Middle portion, refugium
- Far right - return pump

I've got egg crate, but due to the costs I've spent already, I REALLY want to keep it down as much as possible....

Thoughts? ^_^

=/