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#1
08-23-2007, 12:43 AM
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 Okay so I've figured that I will probably be doing 2 x 2" drains in a single overflow box. The overflow box will be mounted exterior to the tank itself, and will probably only be about 7"-8" if I can get away with it. I'm still researching this. For returns on the calfo manifold I was thinking of doing 9 returns. I am still debating doing two additional returns in the center of the tank, directly through the back glass; one below the shallow overflow box, and possibly one within it. I am pretty sure I'll be doing the manifold with 1" pipe and loc-line. I did choose the snapper because of its high flow rate, higher then I suspect I need. I figured I would need minimum 1000gph at 0 head. Since the snapper can be throttled back, as well as its low power draw, I think this is the pump for me. Does that clarify where I'm trying to go with this? Anymore thoughts on my pump selection? 
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#2
08-23-2007, 05:26 AM
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Catherin, look here and tell me what you think (scroll down to pictures and read his explanation). Wonder if that's a good option?
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#3
08-23-2007, 06:10 PM
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I'm assuming your taking about the guy's DIY coast to coast overflow? Well it looks pretty functional for starters. It seems to provide great surface agitation, and I would assume good internal flow as well.
Since it seems that it would work on a smaller system, and provide good flow, it probably would work. I would just have then focus on making it a little prettier. Thanks!
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#4
08-26-2007, 09:22 PM
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So um this tank isn't hypothetical anymore....the build is on!
I'll be starting a new thread now...
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#5
08-26-2007, 10:49 PM
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Sweet!
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#6
08-26-2007, 11:33 PM
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Catherine,if you would like more reading on the subject,check out http://forum.marinedepot.com/Topic19836-13-1.aspx
A link to Calfos favorite links and threads
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#7
08-27-2007, 12:29 AM
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Thank you very much!
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