• Several aquariums in one system?

  • Aaron6112

Good day, everyone. There is a utility room where several aquariums are gradually being set up, located 8 meters away from the house. A crazy idea has come up to connect the aquarium in the house to all the aquariums. If the supply is clear and there are enough pump options, I have doubts about the drainage: there will be height differences (the pipes will need to be buried). What possible pitfalls are there? Is it worth pursuing this at all? The water volume in the utility room is 1500 liters. Is it possible to use two sumps in the system? I can't figure out how to control the supply and drainage with two sumps. I ask both theorists and practitioners to share their thoughts. Thank you! Best regards.

Brooke

There is indeed a problem with the water level, the aquariums are already set up. I was thinking of using a pump to supply water to the top aquarium and having a random drain, but how can I adjust the drain to match the supply if the receiving (top) aquarium is also looped into the system with the sump in the utility room? In other words, it could turn into a mess; I could either drain water from the home aquarium or, conversely, overflow it. Adjusting with valves seems like a futile task!

Ryan2281

And not just burying it, but to a depth of at least one meter + insulation + protection from damage. In general, it's cheaper to launch a sea for 1000 liters.

Mario

Adjusting the valves is a risky business. The drain must be free. Try to consider a drain through Durso. Oh, Vanya, you shouldn't get too worked up about this. After all, any infection puts the entire system at risk.

Sheila

Seryoga, why go so deep? Insulation is unnecessary; at most, a simple one will do. It's easier to heat than to cool, and in summer, it's even better. The thing is, I'm going to pull water from home, so there will already be a trench, which is where my thoughts are coming from...

Cheyenne2747

I wouldn't bother with that pipeline. Just have one water body in the house, and in the utility room, all the others with their own separate sump and equipment. It will be cheaper and less of a hassle, and you'll be able to sleep soundly and peacefully.