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Feeder Fish
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Hello, I was wondering on a few specs... I am in the works of building a 900 gallon aquarium (120" x 48" x 36"):headbang2 and i was wondering how to know which size of holes i needed drilled. I am looking for 4k to 5k GPH. I am planning on only having one island for the return, with two holes in that island. I was thinking 1" 1/2, but i keep hearing that that isnt large enough. Also I cant seem to find a protein skimmer for this large of an aquarium, any suggestions would be awesome.


Thanks!
Justin
 

Nic

Peacock Bass
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are you planning on just one over flow box???? i would sudjest more than one.... thats alot of tank... 2" for the drains and 1" maybe bigger for the returns... also as i posted in your other thread aquatic eco has large skimmers...
 

clarityaquariums

Feeder Fish
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Fort Wayne, Indiana
I plan on having 2 overflow boxes expect on the ends of the aquarium. Also have 1 island return box. Each end will have 2 2" holes. Do you guys think this is capable of doing 4-5k GPH? Also should each hole go into their own tower in the wetdry? 1 hole is going to be going to a closed loop sand filter. So i have 3 holes that i need to route.

Thanks,
Justin
 
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