Alternate Circulation Option?

Discussion in 'Filters, Pumps, etc..' started by Whisky Tango Foxtrot, Mar 9, 2009.

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  1. Whisky Tango Foxtrot

    Whisky Tango Foxtrot Skunk Shrimp

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    Im looking for some advice...
    I want to setup an external circulation pump or two for my DT instead of running multiple powerheads, they take up space and arent apealing... I was thinking of running an empty canister for the circulation and to add more water volume, as i don't have the option of running a sump... I hope that i can use a T fitting and disperse the flow around the tank...

    What do you guys recommend I plan for, or do you have another option?...

    Thanks
     
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    Whisky Tango Foxtrot, Mar 9, 2009
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  2. missionsix

    missionsix Super Moderator Staff Member

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  3. Whisky Tango Foxtrot

    Whisky Tango Foxtrot Skunk Shrimp

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    Awesome, thanks Mission... Im going to try to draw up some designs, as i do not have a lot of space due to HOB skimmer and filter...
     
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  4. grubbsj

    grubbsj Gigas Clam

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    MissionSix, great link!
     
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  5. kgross

    kgross Skunk Shrimp

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    Go with a good pump on a closed loop, unless you have a really small tank, the flow from a normal canister filter is not high enough to make much of a difference.

    Closed loops can be done pretty easily even on a setup tank, all you have to do is manually prime them when you plumb them over the top.

    Kim
     
    kgross, Mar 13, 2009
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