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low flow bell siphon

Is there a way to get a bell siphon to work properly with little flow? I have looked everywhere and can’t find a good solution. Thanks!

Started by april Dawson

15 Nov 28, 2011
Reply by MyKisa

External Pumps over 4000 GPH

Has anyone used or is using an external that pumps about 4200 GPH?  I'm expanding my system and I'm looking at a sequence 750 series......w…

Started by Tropical Aquaponics

9 Sep 28, 2011
Reply by Stephen Corbett

Inline vs submersible pump

What are they? How do they differ? Special considerations for each, ie. Plumbing, location, electrical hookup,  energy consumption, filtrat…

Started by done

5 Sep 23, 2011
Reply by TCLynx

Pump too big?

Hi.  I'm copying Traves Hughey's free DIY manual for a barrelponics setup.  I have an old, powerful pump I got for a large reef aquarium th…

Started by Jeff Froschauer

19 Aug 22, 2011
Reply by TCLynx

Pump Problems

I am on my second pump. I am using small pond pumps for my first aquaponics system. I am doing the new "shelfponics" thing. Are these thing…

Started by JT

14 Aug 12, 2011
Reply by TCLynx

Barrelponics Bell siphon, inconsistant shutoff

I have my barrelponics system running (sortof) and am having trouble with the siphon inconsistently stopping, sometimes it shuts off and al…

Started by Josh Metten

33 Aug 5, 2011
Reply by Steve Sanders

Rule of thumb for sumps?

If I have about 185 gal fish tank [bottom portion of IBC], and am starting with two 75 gal grow beds (sans rock) [top 12 inches of IBC].  …

Started by Jon Baldwin

1 Jul 16, 2011
Reply by TCLynx

How to use Topfin Powerhead 50

These dang things don't come with any instructions! I am trying to hook a hose up to the front/output of my Topfin Powerhead 50 submersible…

Started by Robin

4 Jul 1, 2011
Reply by Robin

Solar Water Pump

I'm looking for recommendations on a solar water pump sufficient to pump up an 8' head.   

Started by Paul Day

4 Jun 12, 2011
Reply by Patrick Fenton

Problems with loop siphon

Ok let me describe my setup, Its CHOP with a large fishtank 275 gallons draining into 4 growbeds filled with peagravel. The four growbeds a…

Started by Mitch Rogers

9 Apr 30, 2011
Reply by David Waite

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