Mine is on the tank bottom, I used a 3 T fitting arangement and screens on the sides of the T's Your tank may just need one T. Hidden easily behind rockwork so you cant see it :D which I like

I agree, you can drill through the back and install a tee long leg going horizontal, install elbows on the ends of the tee pointing up to encourage the water to move in the same pattern.

OK here we go.

The returns will be constant flow from the sump, The closed loop will alternate from left to right, across the bottom of the tank. The drain for the closed loop will be just under the overflow. I dont want to place and tee in the tank as i dont want to see it. The aquascape im looking for will allow a Tee to be seen!:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2778/...4486f0d6_o.jpg

Let me know what you think!

Think you nailed it. That'll direct poop perfectly.

Yup, I like it.


PS what program you draw that in and how long did it take you?? I wouldnt even bother in Autocad with my 'skils' LOL

This is Google sketchup. Its free to download and there are quite a few demo videos out there. Once you get the hang of it, it works great. This design took me about 2 hours

You'll of course need some true union valves in the mix to allow for cleaning of the OM and your pump.

Crap i knew i forgot something!!! lol

Nice ummm, shoret's Bret LOL

Bandit,
Do you have any pics of your plumbing and returns setup??? I would like to see if you have!!

Also, do you not find that having the returns facing the sand, it creates huge holes in the sand bed from the flow???

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