Monster paludarium filtration

[_Jessica_]

That is absolutely gorgeous....can't wait to see it all done!!!

 

[Egon]

Next to that giant stingray paladarium somewhere on here at MFK, this is the nicest P setup I've seen. What is it going to be stocked with?

I agree! Well done

What is the plan for the upper area above the water line. As far as glass or a screen cover to keep stock inside?

 

[Egon]

This is how I've typically seen these filters set up. I believe it's because pumps are designed to push water rather than pull, so you typically don't want to add too much restriction before the pump. I hope my strainers and pre-filters will prevent any large debris from clogging the pump.

Yes, this is true. Aquarium pumps are designed to push water. When they pull water, the water tends to cavitate, causing tiny little air bubbles hurting efficiency. Always set pumps up to push water. This is one of the draw backs of a canister system; unfiltered water is pumped to the filters. A wet dry sump system the filtered water is pumped back into the tank.

Love the plumbing BTW, very clean and organized!

 

[aclockworkorange]

I agree! Well done

What is the plan for the upper area above the water line. As far as glass or a screen cover to keep stock inside?

I wonder if the OP even plans on keeping any animals above the water line? I would just put plants up there because the way it looks now without any sort of screen looks awesome.

 

[aclockworkorange]

Also, I just realized how bummed I am I can never have a setup like this because my cat would be a little too interested in it!

 

[the_deeb]

I agree! Well done

What is the plan for the upper area above the water line. As far as glass or a screen cover to keep stock inside?

Thanks. I've installed two 1/8" sliding glass doors in the top section. The black line that you can see at the top of the lower glass is plastic E channel. The channel is exactly 1/2" wide, so it fits perfectly on top of the 1/2" glass. I agree that it looked nice when the top was open, but the reason for the glass doors is to keep the humidity up in the tank to make the plants happy. The doors aren't completely sealed/critter proof but that's ok because I'm not planning for any animals in the top section (for now). Currently the glass is all fogged up, but hopefully that will go away once I install my circulation fans.