WOOT! It has been years since I've been on these forums, but I'm interested in gathering some thoughts and opinions from better people than me!
For those of you that don't know me, just FYI I'm not a beginner, but I'm also not an expert. That being said, I like to try new things that are a bit wacky.
My newest idea is based on those infinity pools that swimmers train in. I wanted to create a tank that follows the basic concept where water is moved from one end of the tank continues to the far end of the tank where it gets returned to the far end using pipes instead of flow. The flow does not NEED to reach the far end, it could dissipate, allowing fish a "recovery" zone, but I was hoping to get it flowing pretty good for some fish that love fast moving water. Natural refugia would then be included to provide breaks from the current.
I created a design using PVC and a MAXIJET 900. Hopefully you can understand the built in filtration system and piping.
One thing I was considering doing was having the pvc along the bottom perforated to act like an undergravel filtration system. Not sure it'll work, but worth a shot. If I perforate the tubes, I'd simply cap them at the end.
If they are not perforated, as designed, they will be left open with a screen to prevent intruders.
Is this the best way to achieve the effect I want? Better methods?
For those of you that don't know me, just FYI I'm not a beginner, but I'm also not an expert. That being said, I like to try new things that are a bit wacky.
My newest idea is based on those infinity pools that swimmers train in. I wanted to create a tank that follows the basic concept where water is moved from one end of the tank continues to the far end of the tank where it gets returned to the far end using pipes instead of flow. The flow does not NEED to reach the far end, it could dissipate, allowing fish a "recovery" zone, but I was hoping to get it flowing pretty good for some fish that love fast moving water. Natural refugia would then be included to provide breaks from the current.
I created a design using PVC and a MAXIJET 900. Hopefully you can understand the built in filtration system and piping.
One thing I was considering doing was having the pvc along the bottom perforated to act like an undergravel filtration system. Not sure it'll work, but worth a shot. If I perforate the tubes, I'd simply cap them at the end.
If they are not perforated, as designed, they will be left open with a screen to prevent intruders.
Is this the best way to achieve the effect I want? Better methods?