ya but it has hang on overflow, and it wont hang on this tank. i cant pipe it into my overflow easily, since it cant handle 2500 gph and i need the flow into my sump. ill figure it out
here we go... 500g build start
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brich999;5022684; said:
One thought I've been kicking around for my big tank set up is to temporarily connect my current wet/dry filter to the new holding sump by placing a little submersible pump in the sump to pump water to the wet/dry filter. I had assumed that I would just connect one of the Ultimas to my current 300 gallon tank a month or so before the big move......but it would be easier to just move the wet/dry filter to the new holding sump on fish moving day and run it until I have BB established in the new filters.
Perhaps you could use your wet/dry filter on your holding sump, like I'm contemplating doing on mine---except with your overflow, you wouldn't need two pumps like I'll need.
Also, speaking of heaters and Hammerhead pumps--I run a 400W heater on my 300 gallon tank which adequately heats the water. I think the high volume of water being pumped through all the pipes must generate some heat. BTW, I have three heaters like yours. If my theory is correct, I should only have to use two to heat my new system.
Whatever you do, do not set up your Hammerhead Gold like this (my husband thought it would protect the pump)
The pump is very quiet, but the loud vibration of the pan on the wood floor is terrible. Having learned our lesson, all the pumps in the new set up will be sitting on these sound dampening pads:
http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/store/catalogsearch/result/?q=sound+dampening+pads&x=44&y=14
They are about 4" x 4" and appear to be rubber with cork between the rubber outsides.
lol yes sitting in a metal tray would be a bad idea with the hammerhead. i was thinking some leftover foam insulation might help but ill look into rubber since im sure it would be better. that tip on the wet dry is a good idea since it would be easy to just run 2 pumps. thanks for the input
On your filter sock holders I would place them lower in the sump. At the height you have them now when they over flow water might splash out side the sump. Nice looking project good luck!!
As far as wet dry goes you can always retro actively add a biotower to your sump. Just some PVC filled with media and a pump throwing water to the top. It would be an easy addition. there was a thread on here somewhere about how to set one up if you don't know what a biotower is. Basically a peripheral wet dry solution.
i know what a bio tower is, im only concerned my sump doesnt have enough volume as it is. if the filter socks are too high and it starts to make a mess all i need to do is flip them over and they will only stick up about 2 inches. i guess i will find out
