TetraBotia
11-26-2005, 5:00 PM
Hello-
I am an avid aquarist, but I keep freshwater fish. Since it will be so large, I will switch from cannisters to sump style filtration. I am posting in here becuase mostly saltwater users use sumps. It (the whole system/tank- excepting one viewing side) will be behind a wall, with it's own service room/closet.
What I am looking for are answers to general questions on design, especially as it would apply to small creatures (say, neons) and perhaps even floating plants. I may include UV and some serious water polishing as well.
Mostly, I was wondering if anyone knows of a good site with diagrams that discusses the varying styles of design, and what options folks use. One issue for me is that most sump designs seem to flow from the outsides to the center, or equally to two sump overflows that are at about the 1/3rd and 2/3rd marks on the back of the tank. In my mind, I am considering 72"-96" in length, and I would like the flow to be unidirectional, one end of the tank to the other, to create some uniform current.
Any ideas, concerns, considerations, or tips on where to view good setups for this style of tank would be appreciated.
Much thanks!
I am an avid aquarist, but I keep freshwater fish. Since it will be so large, I will switch from cannisters to sump style filtration. I am posting in here becuase mostly saltwater users use sumps. It (the whole system/tank- excepting one viewing side) will be behind a wall, with it's own service room/closet.
What I am looking for are answers to general questions on design, especially as it would apply to small creatures (say, neons) and perhaps even floating plants. I may include UV and some serious water polishing as well.
Mostly, I was wondering if anyone knows of a good site with diagrams that discusses the varying styles of design, and what options folks use. One issue for me is that most sump designs seem to flow from the outsides to the center, or equally to two sump overflows that are at about the 1/3rd and 2/3rd marks on the back of the tank. In my mind, I am considering 72"-96" in length, and I would like the flow to be unidirectional, one end of the tank to the other, to create some uniform current.
Any ideas, concerns, considerations, or tips on where to view good setups for this style of tank would be appreciated.
Much thanks!