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Aquarium plumbing tips and techniques. Learn how to plumb your very own saltwater reef aquarium.
  1. PVC - Plumbing Basics, Part 1 - What you Should Know

    Everything You Need to Know About PVC - Plumbing Basics, Part 1

    If you're unfamiliar with hard plumbing, this article will cover some of the basics of sizing and matching PVC plumbing for your aquarium.
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  2. How to Size Bulkhead Fittings - Plumbing Basics, Part 2

    How to Size Bulkhead Fittings - Plumbing Basics, Part 2

    Bulkhead fittings are designed for use as inlets or outlets on liquid holding tanks, which include aquariums, filter sumps, and overflows. This fitting provides a leak-proof way of attaching PVC...
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  3. How to Choose the Right Valve - Plumbing Basics, Part 3

    How to Choose the Right Valve - Plumbing Basics, Part 3

    New to tank plumbing? Here's what you need to know about aquarium-safe valves and how to choose the right valve for your setup.
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  4. How to Assemble PVC - Plumbing Basics, Part 4

    How to Assemble PVC - Plumbing Basics, Part 4

    Tools Needed For Assembling PVC A tape measure. There is no way to accurately “eyeball” a PVC pipe measurement and make the proper cuts. A marker to mark your pipes. A hacksaw or...
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  5. Is a Sump NECESSARY for a Saltwater Tank?

    Is a Sump NECESSARY for a Saltwater Tank?

    Find out if a sump is just the solution you need to take your tank to the next level.
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  6. How to Build an Aquarium Plumbing Manifold

    How to Build an Aquarium Plumbing Manifold

    Eliminate extra pumps in your sump with a manifold.
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  7. Installing a Booster Pump on a Reverse Osmosis System - BRStv How-To

    Installing a Booster Pump on a Reverse Osmosis System - BRStv How-To

    Learn how to quickly install a booster pump on your RO/DI system to increase water pressure and improve performance.
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  8. Eshopps Cliff Hanger Filter Sock Holder - Turn Any Aquarium Into a DIY Sump!

    Eshopps Cliff Hanger Filter Sock Holder - Turn Any Aquarium Into a DIY Sump!

    The Cliff Hanger from Eshopps is a turnkey solution for adding a filter sock holder to an aquarium or sump.
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