DIY Wet Dry
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it is going to be on a 10 gallon tank, the sump tank is going to be 5 gallon. the overflow box is going to be 5" wide. the shpoin will be 5" wide and 0.5" space. This will give me a VERY large flow. BUT, when i get a bigger tank this willl be GREAT. i knowi this is over kill for evena 35 gallon or even 50 gallon, BUT it is something to do, and i love building things.
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What do plan to do for returns? Are you going the spray bar route or directional returns?
On another note, I would set up a wet-dry on a 1 gal if I could. IMHO, wet-drys are by far the best filters anyone could have. They aren't too great at getting large particulate matter (if you only have HOB overflow), but the gas exchange capacity is incredible! My setups always include some sort of trickle filter, whether it be a DIY or a store bought setup.
On another note, I would set up a wet-dry on a 1 gal if I could. IMHO, wet-drys are by far the best filters anyone could have. They aren't too great at getting large particulate matter (if you only have HOB overflow), but the gas exchange capacity is incredible! My setups always include some sort of trickle filter, whether it be a DIY or a store bought setup.
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Looks good to me! Skip the carbon though, you shouldnt need it unless you're trying to remove meds or help with another problem.
Hey, I don't know what kind of stand and setup you are going to be using, but keep in mind that there's nothing wrong with using a larger sump than tank. This will help keep things extra clean as long as you stock appropriately in the 10. If price is really the only factor, then you could get a 20 or 30 gallon Rubbermaid real cheap!
here is hte overflow i will be useing, itis being sent to me Fedex as i type this post.
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looks good. Almost exactly the same as the one i use exepte thet the strainer/inside box on mine is made of black acrylic. Be sure to check the U-tube for air bubbles often. As you wont be turning a large amount of water it might collect air in the U-Tube. If so you can move to a smaller tube which will keep air from collecting. Or move to a larger return pump the pleco will enjoy the extra flow. Pleco's tend to be from fast flowing streams.
