Gobble Posted November 5, 2017 Share Posted November 5, 2017 Hi All Just wondering what is the max length tank that Side Drop Filtration (One End) is good for Currently have 4x2 with Substrate and no issues there. Looking to get a new Tank Was going to go 8x2 would a single side drop with 3 uplifts be sufficient for a tank of this size or should I look at putting one in the rear corner of the other end also (1 -2 uplifts)? Tank will also have substrate as the sand sifters require it Or should I just go for a 6x2 or 7x2 Any Input would be welcomed Thanks Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan walter Posted November 5, 2017 Share Posted November 5, 2017 Hey brad I have 4 6x2's and run a side drop on them with 2 lifts, the side drop is around 120/130mm. Id say in an 8x2 id run a sump my self, but you could also do a side drop and a big cannister? For the 4x2's im going to put a corner/side drop in so i dont lose to much space. Mine are in the garage and the side drops can be a bit noisy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
humbug Posted November 5, 2017 Share Posted November 5, 2017 I'm running single side drops on 6'x2'x20" tanks. I would have one at either end for an 8 footer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gobble Posted November 5, 2017 Author Share Posted November 5, 2017 How Wide are your Side drop compartments? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
humbug Posted November 5, 2017 Share Posted November 5, 2017 150mm wide with 3x 25mm risers. Should run even better with a few extra inches depth in the tank. Just make sure you have a decent air source. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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