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07/23/2008, 05:41 AM
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Closed loop intake???
Just curious if anyone has ever had problems with closed loop intakes sucking in fish or inverts? I am in final preperation for my loops now and I just thought about this occurring. I can drill the tank, or go over the top, if one is less prone to this than the other. Thanks
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07/23/2008, 06:09 AM
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What size pump are you planning to use for your closed loop? I have a dart pump, and to prevent this type of thing from happening I have two, 2" bulkhead inlets tee'd into the pump feed with strainers on each.
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07/23/2008, 06:47 AM
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I will be running 2 seperate loops. They suit my system better than 1 Dart. They will be Mag 18's which will be plumbed into 1" bulkheads.
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