fluval edge mod

claymax · #1 03-03-2011, 05:41 AM

allright, ill write that down, now how do you keep it quiet? the sump waterfalls that is.

The Grizz · #2 03-03-2011, 05:56 AM

Sump drop don't have to be big to be affective. If you look at my sump on my 165 each baffle is only 1" lower the the previous.

claymax · #3 03-03-2011, 06:00 AM

you see? if it wasnt for you guys i wouldnt have the slightest clue, thanks for the input dudes.

now hopefully this thread can get back on track

The Grizz · #4 03-03-2011, 06:02 AM

I forget, what was the origin of this thread

claymax · #5 03-03-2011, 06:08 AM

you're supposed to be bashing my ideas!
jokes jokes

but i think i am going to go with a single return instead of 2, less holes, less plumbing less pumps less chance of failure, and probably cheaper.

The Grizz · #6 03-03-2011, 06:12 AM

That should be all you need on that small a tank.

claymax · #7 03-03-2011, 06:40 AM

now more questions:
1 the tank is 6.6 gallons i want around 40x turnaround, thats 264gph. is a custom overflow gonna be able to handle that? i guess f its custom, than well i can just customize it?
but mainly what im asking is would it have to be big, too big.
2. to achieve 264gph what are my options for pumps/powerheads, since im just going with a single pump, i would like to be able to throttle it down, or even be able to use a simple controller with it. options?

3. plumbing, what size am i looking at to accommodate this flow 3/4? and should i go rigid or flexy? herbie or durso?