Basically this will be the next tank I am building, could be in a month could be in 3. tank itself 8'Lx3'Dx30"T. Total length 9'
The filter will be built onto the side of the tank measuring 3'Dx1'Wx 30"T with a 1' drop below the tank for the pump. (so 42"T)
Now the question is I see these 3900gph waterfall pumps
http://cgi.ebay.com/Pond-Pump-Cal-MAG-DRIVE-3900-gph-Waterfall-pump-Save_W0QQitemZ250427084567QQcmdZViewItemQQptZOutdoor_Decor?hash=item3a4e9e0f17&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1205|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318|301%3A1|293%3A1|294%3A50
So the main question would be, how big and how many "holes" would I have to put into the wall to keep up with 3900gph. Id love to make a grate I just dont have the "knowledge" so seal the grate from the wood to bypass the wood (pond liner tank). I Would like to place the holes about mid tank or a tad lower so a 50% water change can be done without shutting down the power.
Holes in the side to drain into filter area
Pump and filter location, floss on top, bio media then the pump on the bottom sucking everything through the top, discharge would just end up into the main take via threaded bulkheads.
Im gonna guess 3 2" bulkheads?
The filter will be built onto the side of the tank measuring 3'Dx1'Wx 30"T with a 1' drop below the tank for the pump. (so 42"T)
Now the question is I see these 3900gph waterfall pumps
http://cgi.ebay.com/Pond-Pump-Cal-MAG-DRIVE-3900-gph-Waterfall-pump-Save_W0QQitemZ250427084567QQcmdZViewItemQQptZOutdoor_Decor?hash=item3a4e9e0f17&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1205|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318|301%3A1|293%3A1|294%3A50
So the main question would be, how big and how many "holes" would I have to put into the wall to keep up with 3900gph. Id love to make a grate I just dont have the "knowledge" so seal the grate from the wood to bypass the wood (pond liner tank). I Would like to place the holes about mid tank or a tad lower so a 50% water change can be done without shutting down the power.
Holes in the side to drain into filter area
Pump and filter location, floss on top, bio media then the pump on the bottom sucking everything through the top, discharge would just end up into the main take via threaded bulkheads.
Im gonna guess 3 2" bulkheads?
