So I attempted to construct my own overflow using the instructions here:
http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=219465
It was fairly simple, but I do have a few questions.
First, I have a 75 Gallon tank, and I used 1" PVC, I also used the cut measurements as described in the instructions since a 75 and 55 have similar dimensions.
So here are my questions:
1) While I tried to cut the two "A" pipes the exact same length, one was about 1/2 inch longer. I know the outside pipe is not supposed to be longer than the inside, so I put the longer pipe on the inside. Is it OK to have the outside pipe about 1/2" shorter? To the eye is almost unnoticeable, but layed flat you can tell they are different
2) How can I secure the pipe to the tank. It is pretty well balanced, but I would like a way to make sure. I thought I could silicone it, but that would make maintainence difficult. Also, the pipe doesn't do all the way to the bottom of the tank, is that OK?
3) Is there any thing I can put over the intake pipe to prevent animals from getting in the pipe? I looked at Home Depot but didn't see anything. I would actually like something with a little slope to it, since I am going to have Turtles, and I don't want them to climb on top of the pipe and get stuck, or block the flow
4) Instead of the check valve, couldn't you just suck the air out of the back stand pipe with your mouth? Why wouldn't that work?
http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=219465
It was fairly simple, but I do have a few questions.
First, I have a 75 Gallon tank, and I used 1" PVC, I also used the cut measurements as described in the instructions since a 75 and 55 have similar dimensions.
So here are my questions:
1) While I tried to cut the two "A" pipes the exact same length, one was about 1/2 inch longer. I know the outside pipe is not supposed to be longer than the inside, so I put the longer pipe on the inside. Is it OK to have the outside pipe about 1/2" shorter? To the eye is almost unnoticeable, but layed flat you can tell they are different
2) How can I secure the pipe to the tank. It is pretty well balanced, but I would like a way to make sure. I thought I could silicone it, but that would make maintainence difficult. Also, the pipe doesn't do all the way to the bottom of the tank, is that OK?
3) Is there any thing I can put over the intake pipe to prevent animals from getting in the pipe? I looked at Home Depot but didn't see anything. I would actually like something with a little slope to it, since I am going to have Turtles, and I don't want them to climb on top of the pipe and get stuck, or block the flow
4) Instead of the check valve, couldn't you just suck the air out of the back stand pipe with your mouth? Why wouldn't that work?
