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My guess is that the previous owner had the overflow pipes running from the tank enter the sump from underneath but im not really sure why. It would be a bit quieter I guess depending on the flow rate but I don't understand the layout. Might be a marine thing? My guess on what was happening...

Good thinking. Didn't think of that. Thanks

Thanks for you reply, cleared up a few things. The plans have changed quite a bit since I posted this though. I drilled the holes on the back of the tank so that there will be less pipe and corners required. When I went to the hardware store nearby the guy in the plumbing section asked what I...

Hey everyone. I have just purchased a second hand 180G to put my cichlids in which are outgrowing their current home which is a 33G. I plan on using the old tank to make a sump for the new bigger tank. I modelled this plan to help myself figure out what I wanted and to better visualise what I...

I've seen a lot of posts here warning people against boiling or putting rocks in the oven as any air pockets in the rocks can expand and cause the rocks to explode or shatter. I would test them with vinegar to test for calcium and if they don't react I'd wash in hot water then leave outside in...