On Mon, 28 Apr 2008 22:01:39 EDT, Pond Addict
wrote:

One thing I guess I'm not clear on is how large a tank I'd need. It
seems like a lot of vortex filter vendors size by pond size, but it
appears that the pump draw is the main concern for sizing. I'm pulling
about 7500 gph. Any idea how large a container I'd need to not drain
the settlement tank?

Dave

You mean as far as running flow thru it? Water tight or open?

Seems as long as your pipe size in and out, the water in the barrel is
going to stay level with the pond regardless of flow. Unless you're
thinking now of using it for a settlement chamber versus just a fish
catching basin? I think my sister runs at least that much flow, if not
more, thru her vortex filters, she has the mid size. ~ jan

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