Zmckenzie

I picked up the 40 gallon tank which will be my sump and the coralife pump for my return. I was surprised how big the pump was. It will be tough getting the true union valve to fit. I think I will have to have the hole near the front side, use a elbow and then install the 1.5 true union. It might be easier just to use 1 inch seeing that is what the input to the pump is. I will have to make a decision once the time comes. I debated about buying all of the fittings today(11/29) from bulkreefsupply seeing that they were 20% off but even with the discount I was at 300 dollars for just the valves and bulkheads. Man true unions aren’t cheap! I think plumbing will have to wait until I find a job. How long are 1.5 inch true unions? Here are two pictures to give you an idea how tight the side is going to be.