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Hello every1 i need some help. I want to creat the hourseshoe falls of niagra for a project. i have an old 55 i ant to use. i want the water to recirculate and i want the river leading up to it. Any good ideas for this project PLEASE REPLY PLEASE thanks

interesting project. try using a small fountain pump (little giant comes to mind). that would give a bit more power for the waterfall effect. the river/waterfall construction could be tricky.

the face of the waterfall could be stacked river rock and maybe sandstone or slate for the steep vertical drops. the river could be constructed from thick stryofoam with the river channels cut into it- then "sleeved" with a heavy mil plastic bag to make it waterproof. cover the non-river parts of the bag with small pebbles to create a beach look.

the pump would go behind the waterfall and underneath the river shelf. i wish i could post a diagram to make it seem a bit more clear, as this seems kinda confusing as i am reading over it. hopefully someone else can explain this a bit clearer, or give you a better suggestion altogether.

good luck.

Depending what fish would go in the tank you might try the [link=styro background]http://www.cichlid-forum.com/articles/diy_background.php" style="COLOR: #f7dff4[/link] used in many cichlid tanks but shaped like the falls....The pond pump as suggested should work, maybe use pvc pipe used to help distribute it evenly.

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rainbow144

Without being too technical locate a outdoor pond dealer. Do a simple drawing sizes and water capicity.

What you require is a submersable pump at the lowest point and enough power to pump the water back via pvc tubing/piping to an outlet. The more power the more effective the water fall, but you will have to consider the fish in the tank as not all species like a fast water movement.
You could also consider a water mister at the base of the falls togive it that realistic effect.

I was considering the exact idea for an open tank no fish but plants only but decided not to do it, reason power to this area would not be the easest to locate safely without overloading a power outlet.

You are also going to make sure the pump has a filter as well or you will have to add another system to clean the water

Keith

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test reply to fix keith's error.

Thank you Adam.

I think it has something to do with the speed of the reply.
Maybe I will just post a reply and wait.

Keith

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