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DIY trickle filter
I'm researching/designing my own wet/dry trickle filter. There seems to
be an abundance of info on the net but one thing still baffles me. How is everyone getting a $15 powerhead to lift water from the filter back into the top of the tank? I have tried several methods with the 300gph powerhead I have, but it stalls at 2ft of lift. My tank lid is about 4ft from the floor (55gal on a stand). I expect whatever pump I use will need to lift 3.5ft at 125gph or so. With those requirements I am looking at a pond or fountain pump. Yes? |
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"spiral_72" wrote in message ups.com... I'm researching/designing my own wet/dry trickle filter. There seems to be an abundance of info on the net but one thing still baffles me. How is everyone getting a $15 powerhead to lift water from the filter back into the top of the tank? If the whole wet/dry trickle filter system is sealed like a canister filter it should work fine for you. I have tried several methods with the 300gph powerhead I have, but it stalls at 2ft of lift. My tank lid is about 4ft from the floor (55gal on a stand). I expect whatever pump I use will need to lift 3.5ft at 125gph or so. With those requirements I am looking at a pond or fountain pump. Yes? Check out www.thatpetplace.com for danner mag pumps. Even something as cheap as a mag#2 might do everything you need. Keep in mind that powerheads (for the same amount of electrical energy) pump more current but at a lower pressure (less head height) while pumps pump less current at a higher pressure. I think you will get better/more bang for your buck from danner mag pumps, good luck later! |
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