Ghost Tank

[Ghost]

Thanks redline.

[Ghost]

How strong does my return pump need to be?

[reeffreak]

You would want to go with a pump rated close to what your overflow/drain can handle.If your drain can handle up to 600gph than you would want one rated near the same or slightly higher at zero head height.Sorry,I don't have the conversion to liters per hour.

Example:Overflow/drain rated 600gph maximum

Mag Drive 7(rated at 700gph at zero head height)
1 ft.=650gph
2 ft.=600gph
3 ft.=550gph
4 ft.=500gph
This pumps will work for the drain since it pumps lower than 600gph at 4 feet height.I recommend a ball valve on the return side of the pump so you can throttle back the flow if needed.

[Ghost]

Thanks reeffreak.
Now how do I work out my overflow/drain rate?

[Ghost]

My tanks drain hole got drilled. I bought my heater and a 2000LPH return pump today. Amped and ready to go. Cannot wait for my tank

[Piggy]

When I first read that I was like holy cow thats a super big pump. Forgot it's in L. When does your tank arrive?

[Ghost]

It is suppose to be here Thursday morning early. But here the people only have two speeds. Slow and stop. Hope they not on stop this week

[reeffreak]

The people who drilled it can tell you how fast the drain is,but I guess you already know that.

Good luck on the project.

[Ghost]

First bad news. While drilling they cracked my tank base. now they dont want to drill it anymore. So I'll attempt building/drilling 6mm holes to creat sort of a wash basin drain

[Bifferwine]

That is bad news. Are you still going to try and use the tank? Usually if you crack it (especially the bottom), it's done for.