http://www.beananimal.com/projects/silent-and-fail-safe-aquarium-overflow-system.aspx
Check this out, jcardona1 uses this in his discus build.
Check this out, jcardona1 uses this in his discus build.
My 650g plywood tank also Wetsuit
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sashimimaster;5011609; said:I would if my camera wasn't full of water right now....
ouch i was a little afraid that might happen to you
samplexample;5031688; said:
This is a very well designed system. But I wanted to be able to remove water from lower as well as upper levels. With a pure overflow you remove surface water but anything that sinks would have to be manually siphoned out.
Ah yes I noticed soon after I posted that. In order to take full advantage of your drain pipes, you would need to create a siphon. As water drain out of your tank the air in the drainage pipes tries to escape upwards and the water is slowed by only traveling on the outsides of the pipes. If you allowed air to enter/exit above the T member where it leads to the sump that would allow more flow but also create some noise.
ps im jealous of your build! Definitely inspiration to DImyself someday.
ps im jealous of your build! Definitely inspiration to DImyself someday.
All I can say is wow.... The build looks bad azz!! If i recall... I think you can actually buy a flow meter from home depot or lowes? Is small and fairly inexpensive. My brother is a plumber and i have seen him use them before. I dont know it that helps AT ALL.... But i just thought i would make the suggestion!
$INI$T3R;5045373; said:
Thanks, that's a good tip. If I get to the point where I need to check flow rates I'll check it out.
Success!!! I'm happy to report the flow problem has been solved. I filled the tank up completely covering the top of the overflow and the flow rate increased dramatically. I guess when only half of the pipe was full it's only going to flow half as much. 
I also rebuilt my web camera with a much improved housing this time. (ie no leaks) The only problem now is the resolution is too low because my usb/ethernet adapter is not usb 2.0. Once I upgrade that I'll be able to see in HD!
I also rebuilt my web camera with a much improved housing this time. (ie no leaks
) The only problem now is the resolution is too low because my usb/ethernet adapter is not usb 2.0. Once I upgrade that I'll be able to see in HD!I do quite a bit of photography. You can build a wide angle lens cheap with a door peep-hole assembly. That might be something to consider adding on to that camera.
Great tank. I am Glad you got all the flow issues worked out.
Got some more ideas I need to go mull over now....
