Filtration for a 150

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I have used the basic concept before... and will be using this on a 20 gal w/ 29 gal sump in less than a month...

But no I do not have it currently set up...

It wouldn't matter if the hole in the PVC is above or below the waters surface... But for reference I plan to use it below the water's surface...

I fully understand it feels risky to take a suggestion from someone that does not have it currently in use successfully...

I'll be sure to share my set up once it is up and functioning...
 
nc_nutcase;3439717; said:
I have used the basic concept before... and will be using this on a 20 gal w/ 29 gal sump in less than a month...

But no I do not have it currently set up...

It wouldn't matter if the hole in the PVC is above or below the waters surface... But for reference I plan to use it below the water's surface...

I fully understand it feels risky to take a suggestion from someone that does not have it currently in use successfully...

I'll be sure to share my set up once it is up and functioning...
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yah. Please do. So if the hole was above the water level wouldn't the syphon die?
 
Hawaiianfishkee;3441561; said:
yah. Please do. So if the hole was above the water level wouldn't the syphon die?
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Yes the "siphon" would die... but as long as the water level is higher than the bottom of the T fitting (yet lower than the hole) it will still overflow down into the sump...


My gloal will be to have a pump that is strong enough to keep the water level above the hole in the PVC...
 
Aqualoon;3436977; said:
Hey Hawaiianfishkee, I just ran into the same issue as you with my new 150g. Because of the height of the tank I would need to invest some cash to get the sump setup correctly in order for it to have the turnover rate needed.

In the end I ditched the sump and went with two Rena XP3's. I found them used from a member of my local fish club for $75 each.
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Dang you scored! I watched this video on you tube and this dude was using both an xp3 and an xp4 for his 220 gal. I wish I found someone with that deal.
 
Hawaiianfishkee;3442204; said:
Or better yet I'm at walmart rite now and they have sheets of felt for $.42 could I use that? It's polyester made from recycled post consumer plastic bottles?
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Felt will clog pretty quick but makes a great 'polishing' media
 
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