Hey, im gonna be setting up a 40 breeder soon and i wanted to do a 10 gallon sump. I was wondering what size piping/drilling would i need for this size tank. Id probably be using a pump that is 528gph
Plumbing size questions
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What type of drain are you planning on using? If you are doing a multi setup like a bean animal then you would be smaller than if you want a single regular drain.
The tank above is a 40 breeder I used as part of my sump system (the planted part)
It had 2 half inch drains, you can sort of see the plumbing below, because it was drilled on the bottom, for stand pipes. It had 1 half inch pipe sending water too the tank.
Because it was planted, with only the two 1/2" pipe outflows, I had to be diligent keeping the pipes clear. (I brushed them out regularly) They could be easily plugged with plant debris, snails, a dead fish, and overflow the tank if plugged.
What size pump did you use?
The tank above is a 40 breeder I used as part of my sump system (the planted part)
It had 2 half inch drains, you can sort of see the plumbing below, because it was drilled on the bottom, for stand pipes. It had 1 half inch pipe sending water too the tank.
Because it was planted, with only the two 1/2" pipe outflows, I had to be diligent keeping the pipes clear. (I brushed them out regularly) They could be easily plugged with plant debris, snails, a dead fish, and overflow the tank if plugged.
I've got a 1.5" on my 40b. Just the bit I had on hand at the time. Half of the flow going to my 180 goes through it though. Gestimating around 600-700gph. Its on 1 drain from the 180.
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My pump was 2400 GPH, because the 2 sumps (the 40 gal for plants (the one above) and 1 (a 50 gallon tank) for mechanical stuff like pumps, heaters, and mech media, and biofiltration) handled 4 tanks all around 100 gallons each.
I controlled flow using PVC ball valve to each tank.
I controlled flow using PVC ball valve to each tank.
