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    Can anyone here tell me what kind of GPH can be expected from a 2" siphon?

    Unless I'm not thinking right (which is entirely possible). The vertical flow chart is the one you need. Siphons don't run without vertical flow. Sent from my iPhone using MonsterAquariaNetwork app
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    Can anyone here tell me what kind of GPH can be expected from a 2" siphon?

    http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?205645-Pipe-Sizing-Charts-and-Flow-Rates
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    Help Pipe size

    You need to be at least an inch to 1.25 inch. I'm running 2 3/4 inch overflows on a 1200gph pump. See my sig line for pics.
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    I need help determining pump size for overflow/sump filter

    The overflow will not become unprimed if built correctly. I based mine on how much I wanted to filter. In my case I wanted to turn 1000gph. So I bought a pump capable of that. I then built my overflows to handle roughly 800gph EACH (a total of 1600gph). It runs perfect, even though I'm...
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    How big does my sump need to be?

    How big of one can you fit?
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    Low maintenance diy filter?

    A sponge filter. >Here's< one for $12.99. Can't beat that for economical. Of course you didn't say if you were filtering a coffee can or a swimming pool. A little more info would allow for more accurate answers.
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    diy over flow question

    I run two of the ones outlined in the link in my sig with a pump similar to what you have. Works great and is very quiet. I do run ball valves on everything but that is so I can turn off the flow and access my filter without having to run the tank down.
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    heating advice for a 600g acrylic tank

    I've always wondered how a pack from a hot tub would work on a large setup like this?
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    Best media for Aquaclear 110

    I used the sponge that came with it and a bag of biomax for oh about 8 years straight. Occasionally rinsing out the sponge.
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    general pvc overflow issue, need advice

    Think with the other end. I put an extra piece on my return with a spray bar across the back of the tank to push the stuff off the bottom up to the overflows. If you add the piece to the overflow that was mentioned your tank will drain out in the event of a power outage. Assuming I can see...
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    Where to buy large tanks

    My local Petsmart has 120,125, and 150s. The 150 is the dimension you need and runs about $380ish here. Sent from my iPhone using MonsterAquariaNetwork app
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    trying to figure out the overflow dilemma...

    To keep the KISS method. I would have your WC hole drilled out bigger and use it to create a good overflow. Change to a 1 1/2 bulkhead and a 90 and run the pipe to the top to form the overflow. If that is not an option check out the link in my sig line.
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    My Stupid Noob Cycling question

    Ok, so I'm not really new to fish keeping or pretty much anything to do with tanks. However, I have had my tanks down for the last 2 years due to life changes. I am getting ready to set up my 125g again and want to buy a large number of angels for it from a vendor on here because they are a...
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    DIY Overflow Ver 9999

    You'll need a hole on the outside adaptor ring. Other than that it'll be interesting to see how this "stubby" version works.
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    DIY Overflow Ver 9999

    First off I want to apologize to those of you with questions for me on this design that I haven't gotten back to. And thank those of you who have answered such questions. I had to break my tanks down and it has been almost a year since I've had any tanks up and running. Oscars - The flow...
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    overflows vs. lower drains

    The reason you see so much on the overflows is because we don't have drilled tanks and don't want to drill them. Yes a drilled tank would be more efficient and quieter.
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    need your opinion. big fish value

    If they are only offering store credit for it, double whatever number you have in your mind.
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    filtration suggestions

    What's that got to do with anything? A sump system is by far the best filtration you can get. It is also the cleanest looking setup.
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    Going on vacation..... feeding?

    If you are having someone come over anyway, I would have them feed about every 3-4 days. Get you some of those cheap pill dispensers and put the food in there pre-portioned.
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    People suck

    Don't they know I don't have any disposable income right now. Couldn't they just wait to sell their stuff till I got some cash? http://cincinnati.craigslist.org/for/1672594134.html " 300 Gallons, Everything included, light, filters, stand etc no fish, YOU MUST HAUL, TANK WEIGHS...
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