All Discussions Tagged 'economical' - Aquaponic Gardening2024-03-29T15:29:19Zhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/forum/topic/listForTag?tag=economical&feed=yes&xn_auth=noPumping into the bottom of the fish tanktag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2013-03-29:4778851:Topic:4557502013-03-29T17:30:53.367ZJason Finnhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/JasonFinn
<p>Has anyone ever tried to pump water into the bottom of their fish tank in order to cut down on the height they have to pump?</p>
<p>I was thinking of feeding my pump into the bottom of an IBC tote and pumping the water into an air pocket (upside-down bucket) at the bottom of the tank. This would reduce pumping height and in turn reduce the wattage needed and maximize the gallons per hour which it is always scary how fast GPH decreases with height.</p>
<p>Anyone think this would…</p>
<p>Has anyone ever tried to pump water into the bottom of their fish tank in order to cut down on the height they have to pump?</p>
<p>I was thinking of feeding my pump into the bottom of an IBC tote and pumping the water into an air pocket (upside-down bucket) at the bottom of the tank. This would reduce pumping height and in turn reduce the wattage needed and maximize the gallons per hour which it is always scary how fast GPH decreases with height.</p>
<p>Anyone think this would work?</p>
<p>I am assuming that fitting the pump's tube into the bottom of the IBC pipe without leaks would be a challenge, so anyone have thoughts on fitting that also?</p>