4300 Gallon Plywood Build (3600+ Take 2)

[john73738]

I just came up with an idea for surface skimming and I'd only need one or two more bulkheads to do it. Two would be better for increased flow and redundancy.

It will allow me to skim the entire surface.

This is very cool. I wish I had thought of this before. It would be great to use on PVC overflow intakes.

Slice 1/3 section off of whatever size pipe you are using. In my case 2". To get the idea of what I'm talking about, make a O with your thumb and index finger then open it up about the same amount as the length of your thumb past the joint.

You'll need two end caps that fit the pipe and a T the same size as your pipe.

Insert the cut pipe into the T with the cut section facing up. Put the end caps on the ends of the pipe.

Plumb the T to the bulkhead or pvc overflow.

If more than one bulkhead, add additional Ts and plumb them up accordingly.

This may even take care of some of the gurgling on PVC overflows.

This is so cool, I'll be able to skim the entire length of the tank.

Pete,

Check out my ply thread. Have not started yet, but I have plans in the thread of a similar idea...

 

[nolapete]

Cool john73738. I had seen your build before, but never noticed the surface skimming before now.

 

[nolapete]

Picked up the ABS fittings and pipe I need for the skimmer.

 

[wrxjack]

Wow thats looking good sofar>> what are you looking at for stocking it?

 

[nolapete]

Wow thats looking good sofar>> what are you looking at for stocking it?

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[kenC56]

Will you have to upgrade your tank later on for such a huge fish? If so I can not wait for that build.

 

[MaddMaxx]

I love how the title of the first video is "practical fishkeeping" lol and goes on to show a school of pimas lol

 

[nolapete]

Practical Fishkeeping is a magazine in UK.

 

[nolapete]

Will you have to upgrade your tank later on for such a huge fish? If so I can not wait for that build.

Once they hit 5-6 ft. they'll move to a 100K pond with a viewing room in the center. That's part of the nature center project I'm working on with my friend.

 

[MaddMaxx]

Practical Fishkeeping is a magazine in UK.

Doesn't make it any less ironic...