new reef tank-HELP!!

[kriss k]

Ok.. I just bought a 55 gal reef ready Oceanic tank with a prefilter already built in. The question is what goes where??? The directions given really bite. I have the wet/dry filter that goes under the stand. I know that one tube goes from the wet/dry filter to one of the 2 holes in the bottom of my tank. But, what is the other hole for??? Thanks for any help. I would like to set up tonight. Kriss

 

[msd2]

congrats on the new tank. Setup can be a hassle for sure. One suggestion (which I found out the hard way) is your wet/dry does it use bioballs or something similar? If so seriously consider returning it and just setting up your own fuge/sump. While debated many agree, and I can attest first hand, they can easily become nitrate producers, which is something you want to avoid in a reef.

 

[kriss k]

I found out what is wrong. I am missing fittings to the internal overflow box. DOes anyone know if Home Depot or Lowe's will carry fittings that I can use??

 

[mbowker]

The have all the fittings you need.

 

[acrylic51]

Are you talking about the bulkheads in the bottom of the overflow??? If that is what your missing you won't find it at Home Depot, but might find it at an actually plumbing supply place, but will probably pay a pretty penny.