1 Ultima Bio Filter - 2 Tanks..?

[Plum]

I purchased a an Ultilma 6000 Bio Filter to split over two tanks... only problem is I purchased before I thought this out.

How am I going to split this over the the two tanks?

Is it as simple as installing a bulkhead on each tank - plumb it to the pump - plumb over to bio filter - install gate valve - regulate flow so that output is equal to each tank - DONE?

Each tank is to have their own respective sump.

Thanks for the help guys,

 

[Bawb2u]

I purchased a an Ultilma 6000 Bio Filter to split over two tanks... only problem is I purchased before I thought this out.

How am I going to split this over the the two tanks?

Is it as simple as installing a bulkhead on each tank - plumb it to the pump - plumb over to bio filter - install gate valve - regulate flow so that output is equal to each tank - DONE?

Each tank is to have their own respective sump.

Thanks for the help guys,

Is this what you got?
http://www.macarthurwatergardens.com/Aqua-Ultraviolet/ultima-6000.shtml

If so, WOW, that's a serious filter and yes I think your plan as outlined above would be that simple and direct.

 

[Plum]

Yes - that's the one.

I plan to use it on my 2 larger tanks.

a bit of overkill i suppose.

 

[Dr Joe]

Make sure you size the overflows accordingly, it could be possible to starve one sump and flood a tank/sump without a balance tube between tanks.

If tanks are side by side, a simple 2" inverted "U" hooked over both tank sides and prime it. A course screen on each side would keep small fish where they're suppose to be.

Dr Joe

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[Plum]

Dr. Joe,

Could I just drill a a 2" bulk head into the side of each tank? Run the plumbing to a T, then to the Pump/Bio Filter, then T it to their respective tanks where I will control the outflow accordingly?

Thanks again,