Tom Barr;123352 said:
I have that same set up on my 180, and no mist is there really.
The 120 and the 70 gallon have less room in the sump area for another powerhead, and they are fed pretty much main line in the return pump, even with the post Cerges catch filters, there's still ample mist coming in.
The results on your smaller tanks is what keeps me using the same setup on all 3 tanks.
On the 220, I am thinking of changing things somewhat:
1. Use a true NW pump and discharge directly into the path of the twin sump pumps.
2. Install a large cerges on EACH return line.
This config means much more flow thru the cerges and increasing from 5/8 to 1" tubing. I am concerned that this may result in more mist than I have now (not much at all hardly) which is not what I want.
But, I can always revert and use the second cerges simply as a filter...
Have to say this method works well if you have the sump room. That said, for small sumps, you do not need a large NW pump. Get creative and stick it to the side instead of the bottom for example
I did this and the footprint was less.
I removed the nozzle flares on the rios first and connect tubing directly to it. It is fine to have a longer connection to/from the cerges as that provides more dwell time.
Glad this vid helped some folks.
JJ, keep us posted on your sump project. The drawer idea I have seen before using the Rubbermaid or whatever brand of chest/drawers you use.
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Tom Barr;123352 said:
I have that same set up on my 180, and no mist is there really.
The 120 and the 70 gallon have less room in the sump area for another powerhead, and they are fed pretty much main line in the return pump, even with the post Cerges catch filters, there's still ample mist coming in.
The results on your smaller tanks is what keeps me using the same setup on all 3 tanks.
On the 220, I am thinking of changing things somewhat:
1. Use a true NW pump and discharge directly into the path of the twin sump pumps.
2. Install a large cerges on EACH return line.
This config means much more flow thru the cerges and increasing from 5/8 to 1" tubing. I am concerned that this may result in more mist than I have now (not much at all hardly) which is not what I want.
But, I can always revert and use the second cerges simply as a filter...
Have to say this method works well if you have the sump room. That said, for small sumps, you do not need a large NW pump. Get creative and stick it to the side instead of the bottom for example
I did this and the footprint was less.
I removed the nozzle flares on the rios first and connect tubing directly to it. It is fine to have a longer connection to/from the cerges as that provides more dwell time.
Glad this vid helped some folks.
JJ, keep us posted on your sump project. The drawer idea I have seen before using the Rubbermaid or whatever brand of chest/drawers you use.