Most of ya have seen my Over the tank Sump http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=331508, but I'm thinking of improving on my methods. I'm thinking of taking an actual 10g Sump and using my HOB pump from the last idea and having it pump the water into the top of an actual sump. Thus maximizing the bio-filtration effect of the bio-balls by getting it to rain on them instead of 1/2 submerged, 1/2 recirculated condensation.
Question is, can I attach a tube to the intake tube of the old HOB pump and extend how far I can place it above the water line with minimal flow consequences? Or should I just use the Little Giant 700gph external pump and see about getting that to play nice? I'm trying to avoid the big pump because of noise. Its not much noise, but both my tanks are in my living living room where I watch TV, so noise is a concern.
Question is, can I attach a tube to the intake tube of the old HOB pump and extend how far I can place it above the water line with minimal flow consequences? Or should I just use the Little Giant 700gph external pump and see about getting that to play nice? I'm trying to avoid the big pump because of noise. Its not much noise, but both my tanks are in my living living room where I watch TV, so noise is a concern.
