View Full Version : returning water to the bottom of tank
bussardnr
07-24-2005, 7:05 PM
once i get my wet/dry built i would like to have the return at the bottom. i was thinkg that drilling the tank would be best so i dont have as much crap in the tank, but im not really sure what to do. the tank will be getting around 4-600gph one a 120g tank after the head and everything.
Kasakato
07-24-2005, 7:10 PM
Its best to keep it over the top. Because in a power failer the sump may overflow.
sublime1184
07-24-2005, 7:11 PM
plus, it is safer\stronger when you drill near the top of the tank.
bussardnr
07-24-2005, 7:24 PM
ok so i should just get that back drilled and run a spray bar or something? i'd like to make sure the water is circulating the hole tank, not just the top.
Slappy*McFish
07-24-2005, 7:33 PM
Powerheads strategically placed along the bottom of the tank will solve that problem.
bussardnr
07-24-2005, 7:57 PM
then you have alot of crap in the tank again
chefkeith
07-24-2005, 8:44 PM
Just mount the spray-bar vertically.
Kasakato
07-24-2005, 8:51 PM
Put the hose over the top of the tank. Then attach it to a spray bar. No drilling needed for that.
sublime1184
07-24-2005, 8:54 PM
or how about a UGJ system?
http://www.cichlid-forum.com/articles/ug_jets.php