Filtering a 600-800 gallon

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DRteugelsi

DRteugelsi

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Hi my name is Devin, I'm kinda new to the forum. I had an account a few years back (around the time 50,000 gallon aquarium was being made in Canada).

Anyway, I'm looking to build an aquarium, in the 600-800 gallon range, in the next few months. And I'm seeing ideas but I'd like a better idea of how I'm going to filter this thing. I'm more than likely going to go with a sump but would like to hear some ideas of how you guys filter your monster tanks

Ideas, suggestions, etc. Would be greatly appreciated.

Looking forward to hearing from all of you!
 
There are so many threads and great suggestions on the forum. You just need to search and research until you find what will work for you
 
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ragin_cajun said:
Devin --

You can see my build thread in my sig line below. I built my sump entirely off this guy's build thread... https://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/...e-community-build-thread.423425/#post-5206514

And here's another thread for you, I wrote down why sumps are the way to go, how to design one, the options for silent overflows and drains.
https://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/threads/sump-help.675946/#post-7594900
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This is exactly what I was looking for! Thank you so much. This was a lot of help!

And celebrist one of the main reasons I didnt just search the website is because I have to have so many post to be an official member and I figured one of you guys could help me out with the fine details which is what I've mainly needed help with
 
Also, does anybody have any ideas on inflow and outflow placement in the tank is there anyway that's more effective than another? I'm just not finding any specifics about this
 
If you go with a sump, consider external overflow boxes. If you are going with a closed loop system and bare floor, consider extending your uptake pipes from the top of the tank to just off the floor. These poop sucker pipes will take care of any debris on the floor. Our closed loop mechanical filtration on our 300 gallon tank uses a Hammerhead pump. The venturi return nozzle is just below the water line. The current is so strong, that it hits the far wall and comes back at least halfway before it eddies. On our big system which isn't set up yet, we will have three staggered returns, high, halfway down and low to ensure good flow throughout the tank.

Another advantage of low uptake pipes is if you have a system that purges itself, you will have enough water to purge the filter. I have an aversion to drilling the back/sides of the tank. My fish are brutes who can break off pipes. I would hate to have a bulkhead in the back of the tank break. At least coming from the top of the tank, if a bulkhead breaks, we might suck in air, but the water in the tank won't drain out. I had the tank builder drill eleven holes in the top of our tank to accommodate our planned mechanical filtration.
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