Topics tagged planning

Topic	Replies	Activity
Should the backup pump sit higher than the primary pump? Backup Pumps & Batteries basement , planning , sump-pump	1	September 15, 2026
What pit size and clearance does a submersible sump pump need? Sump Pits & Basins planning , basement , sump-pump	1	September 15, 2026
How far and how high can a sump discharge line run? Check Valves & Discharge Lines planning , basement , sump-pump	1	September 15, 2026
How should a sump pump be sized for head height, not just horsepower? Pump Selection & Sizing planning , basement , sump-pump	1	September 15, 2026
Should a pond pump run all winter, or can it be shut down? Winter Care pond , planning , koi	1	September 15, 2026
How much extra pump capacity does a 4-foot waterfall need? Waterfalls & Fountains pond , planning	1	September 15, 2026
How do you size a pond pump for a 1,000-gallon liner pond? Pumps & Circulation planning , pond , fountain-pump	1	September 15, 2026
Which water tests matter in the first month, and which can wait? Getting Started planning , nitrite , ammonia	1	September 15, 2026
How should saltwater be mixed to a stable salinity for a first tank? Saltwater & Reef Aquariums planning , saltwater , salinity	1	September 15, 2026
When is a quarantine tank worth using for new fish? Treatment & Quarantine planning , freshwater , quarantine	1	September 15, 2026
When can a betta share a community tank, and when does that fail? Fish, Stocking & Compatibility planning , freshwater , betta	1	September 15, 2026
How can you tell if a community tank is overstocked? Fish, Stocking & Compatibility planning , routine , freshwater	1	September 15, 2026
What should be set up first in a new freshwater aquarium? Getting Started routine , freshwater , planning	1	September 15, 2026