This should work a lot better than my 3 fx6's shouldnt it?
75 gallon Sump
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Lol it's pretty much all I've ever used. But never had a tank this large. So it's like a different world pretty much! Only downside to doing it is I'll have to remove the fish and drain it to install all this. But it should be worth it
Maintenance is soooo much easier. And honestly the shear amount of available bio space and extra water volume compared to cans is way better.
I have an external ghost overflow and essentially use the bean animal - 1 full siphon, 1 trickle and 1 e-drain. However, i dont use durso drains. I just have a stainer for main siphon and two straight drains. I tried dursos in my set up and the rate was essentially the same. It's easier to see water trickle and just cleaner imo. For your reference, you have more drains, but same concept.
Look to the left end. You see three pipes down and 90*. The one closest is the main siphon, the furthest is the trickle. The middle has no sock and pipe on the sump.
It's not a clear picture but you should see a horizontal pipe from right to left. That's my return. In the earlier picture you should see the top section of the return split with a T back to the tank. The tank is set up as a peninsula, so everything is on one end. You likely don't have to run back like I do.
It's not a clear picture but you should see a horizontal pipe from right to left. That's my return. In the earlier picture you should see the top section of the return split with a T back to the tank. The tank is set up as a peninsula, so everything is on one end. You likely don't have to run back like I do.
That looks amazing !!! I actually was asking about the return because I'm trying to find out how I should do my return. I'll be using 2) 3/4" siphon stopper returns and when I called the company who makes them, he said that one of there 3/4" returns equals one of there h2overflows (1200gph). He also said that I should do one pump for each return. But I'd like a second opinion. He told me to get 2) sicce syncra 5.0 and have one to each return (top left and right corners of the tank. And the stealthbox in the center of the tank.
So as you can see trying ro figure out how to plumb lol
Thank you, it was rewarding but time consuming.
You should post pictures of how your sump will be placed along with your tank. That provides a better visual for the best runs. The best looking plumbing isn't always the most efficient, but Im ok with that.
I would agree with some of his suggestions. Two return pumps is a good idea for redundancy. Another option would be look into DC pumps where you can control the flow. Good value are the Jebao, although I have not used but many on here like. There are numerous other brands.
I would use a check valve from each pump run to prevent back siphon. I would use loc-lines to each side like he said assuming your tank back is against a wall.
When setting up you want will want to test that when your power is off, your sump will be able to contain the water returning to your sump. In your case, it will be the level of your main siphon drain. This will minimize any chance of your sump overflowing.
You should post pictures of how your sump will be placed along with your tank. That provides a better visual for the best runs. The best looking plumbing isn't always the most efficient, but Im ok with that.
I would agree with some of his suggestions. Two return pumps is a good idea for redundancy. Another option would be look into DC pumps where you can control the flow. Good value are the Jebao, although I have not used but many on here like. There are numerous other brands.
I would use a check valve from each pump run to prevent back siphon. I would use loc-lines to each side like he said assuming your tank back is against a wall.
When setting up you want will want to test that when your power is off, your sump will be able to contain the water returning to your sump. In your case, it will be the level of your main siphon drain. This will minimize any chance of your sump overflowing.
Awesome sauce! Haha
thankyounfor all the helpful info! When I start getting the stuff mailed here and have more materials ready to go, I will get some pictures and have a better visual idea of it and show everyone 