SRC Member limbssg Posted September 8, 2004 SRC Member Share Posted September 8, 2004 Came across this article from Advanced Aquarist's Online Magazine. It's a vey simple concept and will possibly eliminate dead spots in a tank. Beside a return pump, you may also use a powerful powerhead in the main tank or sump. http://www.advancedaquarist.com/issues/sept2003/short.htm Illustration by Kevin Carroll Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member limbssg Posted September 8, 2004 Author SRC Member Share Posted September 8, 2004 to prevent water backflow to the sump during a power blackout, I think it's better to use a powerhead situated in the main tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member marcvelous Posted September 13, 2004 SRC Member Share Posted September 13, 2004 to prevent water backflow to the sump during a power blackout, I think it's better to use a powerhead situated in the main tank. Erm.... I think the designer already catered to this problem. He's got one way valves, as well as ball valves installed to prevent back-flow and facilitate maintenance. Don't think it'll really eliminate all dead spots as the placement of the water outlets are on the stop of the tank. You have to factor in rock placement. If have a mountain of rocks below, there's no way water flow will be efficient. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member limbssg Posted September 13, 2004 Author SRC Member Share Posted September 13, 2004 I see only 2 gate valves and 2 unions in the design, don't have 'one way valves' and ball valves. Anyone care to confirm? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueheaven Posted September 13, 2004 Share Posted September 13, 2004 I think some of us here already has this design Can those people review about it? Quote But if you tame me, we shall need each other. To me, you will be unique in all the world. To you, I shall be unique in all the world... You become responsible, forever, for what you have tamed. -Antoine de Saint-Exupery Keep our hobby sustainable, participate in fragging NOW CHAETO Farmer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member rockfish Posted September 20, 2004 SRC Member Share Posted September 20, 2004 Hi ppls, i just did that for my tank on sunday.. the reason why i did that is becoz my tank is not very big .. so reducing current as my LPS are not opening due to too strong current.. and the corals i love all dun need strong current. i'll take a pic to show wat i did .. but i think for those who wants high current... this is not for u .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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