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Unread 10/09/2017, 07:25 AM   #24
shaginwagon13
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Originally Posted by ca1ore View Post
Order of approaches to prevent back siphon, best to worst: keep mouth of return very close to tank surface (mine is just 1/4" submerged), drill a siphon hole, and then check valve.

Ask the tank manufacturer about foam. I don't know any acrylic tank maker that doesn't prescribe foam, but I suppose there are always exceptions.
I 100% agree with this.


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