Improvisations and Idiosyncracies

[satan_gal]

My tank's return water frm sump is so strong, it usually makes alot of sound and splashes.

I took a PVC pipe long enough to be slight 1/2" above base of tank, drill holes along the side like a recorder, stuck a rubber stopper with a hole at the base, and shoved it into the return outlet.

Tada... no need wavemaker liao. Pressure of the water coming out of the holes act as a natural wavemaker. Wan increase the "wave"? Increase power of pump lor.....
(nxt project)

[Ong88]

SG
Share a sample photo.

[Archetern]

Ok let me share mine.

This is the last section of the sump. I have a spare Eheim 2028 so i am basically using it as a container for extra filtration. the inlet has been replaced by a pump.



the outlet i added in another DIY container at the end. I used a common container, made a big hole in the middle for the hose to go in and more holes at the sides for air to get in. At the bottom of the container i have holes which will be where the water flows out of.






In the interior i used a bottom cross section of a mineral water bottle so waterflow gets distributed more evenly

[patclay]

Great job!!👍

[gtohow]

great sharing!

[satan_gal]

Originally Posted by Ong88

SG
Share a sample photo.

Been so bz at wrk, will do so as soon as i can find time

[satan_gal]

Originally Posted by Archetern

Now u got me thinkin. My current issue is the !@#$%^&*() fishes always knock the PVC pipe off to display their displeasure (late to feed, never feed, time for WC) - once every 2 weeks, usually is to ask for Food/WC.

Maybe I can poke the PVC pipe into a container tat rest at the base of the tank, load the container wif CC or pretty stones/marbles, poke holes into the container to increase water movement @ base of tank.

Hmm......

[satan_gal]

Before pipe

@#$%^& noisy








The PVC pipe

[satan_gal]

KNN... din realise photobucket new links make the img so big. Can't seem to edit (maybe coz i juz took my eyes off for awhile to ans call)

Mods, can help?

After stuffing the PVC pipe in

Peace..............







and this haolian one cannot resist..

[Aro77]

Originally Posted by satan_gal

KNN... din realise photobucket new links make the img so big. Can't seem to edit (maybe coz i juz took my eyes off for awhile to ans call)

Mods, can help?

After stuffing the PVC pipe in

Peace..............






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Hi bro , when u off your pump does the water flow back into your sump through suction from your PVC pipe? if it does then its dangerous coz if u have a power trip then your sump will over flow and your main tank may be drained of most of its water. would suggest to shorten the length of the pipe into the tank if it does suck the water back into the sump... just my thoughts