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My big tank has two 2400 mag drives running the bio system. The pumps are placed outside the tank. Seems there is some problem with the pumps. One snapped the interior wheel....the other is now making noise.
I ordered a new 3600 mag drive to replace the first one. I'm considering placing the pump inside the tank. The pumps get hot and may need a good cooling. Plus this would help heat the tank. Also, when the power goes off, I've got to prime the pumps. With the pump inside the tank this wouldn't be necessary.
I'm also trying to determine how to mount the pumps without actually placing pressure on the tank itself. Anyone have any ideas for me?
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Posted 16 October 2004 - 08:55 AM
I would zip tie them to a weight of some type and just sit them in place
that sucks you are having problems with those pumps, how dirty is your water flow through them?
that sucks you are having problems with those pumps, how dirty is your water flow through them?
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Posted 16 October 2004 - 09:04 AM
QUOTE (SupernatePiranha @ Oct 16 2004, 10:55 AM)
I would zip tie them to a weight of some type and just sit them in place
that sucks you are having problems with those pumps, how dirty is your water flow through them?
that sucks you are having problems with those pumps, how dirty is your water flow through them?
I've got a pretty heavy predator tank. I'm also putting nice pond filter pads on the intakes. This will cut down on the crap going thru the pumps. Also am putting a 5 gallon bucket (basically a cannister filter) inside the 55 gallon drums. These will be full of floss and filter pads. Also charcoal bags. That should do it, don't you think?
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Posted 16 October 2004 - 09:05 AM
QUOTE (SupernatePiranha @ Oct 16 2004, 10:55 AM)
I would zip tie them to a weight of some type and just sit them in place
that sucks you are having problems with those pumps, how dirty is your water flow through them?
that sucks you are having problems with those pumps, how dirty is your water flow through them?
Great idea Nate. Think it will be ok to let the aquarium take the vibration of the pumps? I was going to build some type of bracket, but your zip tie idea sounds good also.
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Posted 16 October 2004 - 11:52 AM
with a heavy enough weight vibration will be minimal, where are you pumps (in the tank or on top or something)?
let me know because depending on where it goes there are better methods if you are worried about vibration
All the grunge and detritous definitely wears out a pump, the cleaner the water going through it the longer it will last for sure, I think you will be fine once you finish the changes you talked about
let me know because depending on where it goes there are better methods if you are worried about vibration
All the grunge and detritous definitely wears out a pump, the cleaner the water going through it the longer it will last for sure, I think you will be fine once you finish the changes you talked about
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-125g tank divided with Bundy the King 7" Elongatus and multi pygo shoal
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Posted 16 October 2004 - 12:16 PM
QUOTE (SupernatePiranha @ Oct 16 2004, 01:52 PM)
with a heavy enough weight vibration will be minimal, where are you pumps (in the tank or on top or something)?
let me know because depending on where it goes there are better methods if you are worried about vibration
All the grunge and detritous definitely wears out a pump, the cleaner the water going through it the longer it will last for sure, I think you will be fine once you finish the changes you talked about
let me know because depending on where it goes there are better methods if you are worried about vibration
All the grunge and detritous definitely wears out a pump, the cleaner the water going through it the longer it will last for sure, I think you will be fine once you finish the changes you talked about
The pumps were on the outside. I'm thinking of placing them in the tank this time. What type of weights would look good? Rock?
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Posted 17 October 2004 - 07:28 AM
yes dense rocks (not lava rock), slate works well, I think putting them in the tank is probably a good idea too
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Posted 21 October 2004 - 06:44 AM
Well, Chad's idea worked great!! Before we had a cloud in the water we got the rest of the filter supplies in yesterday and hooked it up. Two hours later the water was clearer. This morning I came downstairs and it was as clear as bathtub water, amazing what that stuff can do for a tank in a matter of short time. Thought it would take longer, but it didn't. Great idea for people to take up!! 
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