Not a problem, you're being a huge help! but I wanted to use 1.25" pvc, which is good for 937.5gph.. the danner does 950gph and the quite one does 991 gph (surely these are at 0 head height though).. So what would you recommend? Or should I go with 1" pvc?
Need help with drawer sump..
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Not a problem, you're being a huge help! but I wanted to use 1.25" pvc, which is good for 937.5gph.. the danner does 950gph and the quite one does 991 gph (surely these are at 0 head height though).. So what would you recommend? Or should I go with 1" pvc?
Not a problem, you're being a huge help! but I wanted to use 1.25" pvc, which is good for 937.5gph.. the danner does 950gph and the quite one does 991 gph (surely these are at 0 head height though).. So what would you recommend? Or should I go with 1" pvc?
I think 1" flows a max of 600gph. So I'd stick with the 1.25". With head height considered and any bends in the return the danner or quiet one will probably only push 5-600 gph. You'd be surprised at how much loss you actually get. I haven't calculated it exactly but my mag 12 runs maybe at 700gph. Either pump you listed with the 1.25 pvc sounds like an ok combo.
Dan
I think 1" flows a max of 600gph. So I'd stick with the 1.25". With head height considered and any bends in the return the danner or quiet one will probably only push 5-600 gph. You'd be surprised at how much loss you actually get. I haven't calculated it exactly but my mag 12 runs maybe at 700gph. Either pump you listed with the 1.25 pvc sounds like an ok combo.
Dan
Is there something better that you'd recommend? Also, what all valves should I buy when I go to purchase the pvc and whatnot?
What you showed looked good. I just don't have any experience with that type of overflow.
Dan
What I showed? Like the pumps?
What I showed? Like the pumps?
The diagram of your overflow on the back of the tank.
Dan
The diagram of your overflow on the back of the tank.
Dan
Thinking about just drilling my aquarium.... I got plenty of stuff to practice on.. but say I drilled it today, but didn't have my sump set up til next week, is it possible to drill your aquarium, put bulkheads in it, and then kind of like plug them?
Thinking about just drilling my aquarium.... I got plenty of stuff to practice on.. but say I drilled it today, but didn't have my sump set up til next week, is it possible to drill your aquarium, put bulkheads in it, and then kind of like plug them?
I think there is. You could just put a tall stand pipe in the bulkhead so the water never overfows it.
Dan
Good thinking. You're the man! or woman! idk lol.. But thank you very much for all your help! Still would like some more help on pvc size and pump recommendations
