Pump size
- Thread starter AdkTanks
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I use Sicce, I find them to be quiet, and reliable, and relatively inexpensive, some have 3 year warranties.
There are many flow rate sizes available.
I know some people like the variable speed pumps (more expensive), but I just use a PVC ball valve from the hardware store to control flow.
Much lesss expensive.
Since I keep riverine species, I require a strong flow (current)
The one above has been working on my 180 gal with 125 gal sump, 24/7 since 2020.
A feature I prefer that Sicce has are fittings that work with standard PVC from the hardware store
There are many flow rate sizes available.
I know some people like the variable speed pumps (more expensive), but I just use a PVC ball valve from the hardware store to control flow.
Much lesss expensive.
Since I keep riverine species, I require a strong flow (current)
The one above has been working on my 180 gal with 125 gal sump, 24/7 since 2020.
A feature I prefer that Sicce has are fittings that work with standard PVC from the hardware store
What’s your drain setup? I’m building a 180 plywood aquarium and I was thinking of doing dual 1” durso drains in a 55 wet dry sump
I use two1" drains, and another 1" line (that send any flow that's too high) back to the sump.
The 2 one inch drains are on the north end allow watar to flow to the sump by gravity.
On the south end, where water returns from the sump, there is that extra line (with the red valve on the right) that has controllable flow runs back to the sump.
That extra line can also be reconfigured if another tank, or filtration option get added.
I always like to configure plumbing to leave space for options for other filtration or tank add ons.
That's one of the reasons I never compartmentalize sumps, because i consider comparments restrictive, and of no real benefit.
The 2 one inch drains are on the north end allow watar to flow to the sump by gravity.
On the south end, where water returns from the sump, there is that extra line (with the red valve on the right) that has controllable flow runs back to the sump.
That extra line can also be reconfigured if another tank, or filtration option get added.
I always like to configure plumbing to leave space for options for other filtration or tank add ons.
That's one of the reasons I never compartmentalize sumps, because i consider comparments restrictive, and of no real benefit.
Thank you. I am definitely going to use valves on my drains and my return to help control flow rates. For me I don’t have the room to be able to run another tank I’m just trying to get ideas on how I want to do it when I build my 7 foot tank. Starting it tomorrow hoping everything does as planned