how far is to far?????

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snowboss
 
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how far is to far?????

by snowboss

ok so I am getting pretty close to starting on a new house build {major remodel actually} we are doubling the size of a small house and adding a finished attic. That being said, I have plans for a large room divider tank to seperate the entryway and the living room....... what i would like to do is put drilled overflows in each end and drop everything through the floor and set up a tank room downstairs in the basement with all my filtration, nurse tanks, RO system, test equipment, coral prop tanks etc etc. I have cats and they drive me ape shit getting hair on everything and knocking things over, so i want a room dedicated and secure just for my babies...............now the problem comes in returning the water to the tank............i don't have a hard measurment but I'm estemating that i will need to push water 10 -12 feet..........that seems like a pretty stout head to overcome. do i need to maybe look into swimming pool pumps or well pumps so i don't continuously melt aquarium pumps or are there dependable aquarium pumps out there that push that kind of pressure????

this is going to be minimum of 150 gallon up to 400 gallon depending on the build budget

the reason for overflows on the ends is so i can leave both sides open for viewing from the entry and livingroom......other wise i'd put 2 overflows in the back and just face the tank into the living room {which may happen anyway depending on the wifes input on a see through wall}


thanks


Snowboss


blueshoes2208
 
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by blueshoes2208

if you build a 400 gal tank yorue flying me up there to see it


nicholas542
 
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by nicholas542

Yeah that sounds like you're trying to build a little mini Seaworld. That way over my head sorry man :(


snowboss
 
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by snowboss

"If I build it.........they will come"

All are welcome....I'm thinking a serious BBQ, half a hog and a keg .............party at Boss's crib !!!!!!!!


a1k8t31524
 
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by a1k8t31524

what about pond fountin pumps......mormally they have a chart on the side showing how high they will move the water and i bet you can fing them uber cheap at home depot or wal-mart right now.......i


Snowboss4492
 
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by Snowboss4492

good idea..............will check on that ....thanks - - -considering i build water features for a living................duh.lol - - i probably have a couple in the shop already


Boss


saltwaterpimp
 
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by saltwaterpimp

boss that pump i told you about was a awaki 100 very dependable


Snowboss4492
 
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by Snowboss4492

cool i'll check into it


Snowboss4492
 
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by Snowboss4492

Iwaki MD-100R

35.6 GPM with a 39 foot head - - -WOOHOOO thats hot .........im gonna call for a price tomorrow

check this site out - - -for serious toys on fliud movement and control

http://www.pumpexpert.com/

Boss


Deltasigpony3648
 
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by Deltasigpony3648

not to point out the obvious but it says no residential pumps available

how far is to far?????

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