Pump intake on FT ?

[Hotrodmike]

I am starting to get some of the plumbing stuff done before I start building bed and dumb thought hit me ,so I figured I would ask . I am running an external pump going through a 2" bulkhead fitting about 3" off the bottom of a 1500 gallon FT . Now my question is should the intake be as close to the bottom as possible (which was my first thought ) or more toward mid depth of the tank ( as I know most of the tropical fish tanks the pick up is about midway in the tank ).
Could not find a intake strainer so just cut a piece of 1.5 pvc , capped it ,tossed it on the band saw and just cut slots for the 12" length . I have a couple 45 fittings so can jog it down or up just not sure the best . Figured it was cheap and simple and would prevent fish getting in my pump :shock:
Have A Kind Day
Mike

[davidstcldfl]

Hi Mike, You would think, you'd pick up more solids, the closer it is to the bottom.
Of course, if you have lots of active fish in there, they will be stirring things up some.

David

[badflash]

Best thing is to have a low point pick up. If you add water to one side it will move the solids to the other.

[Hotrodmike]

Thanks guys I figured low would be best as high would not let me remove that much water if I had to do a full drain ,or at least without a bucket :(
Have A Kind Day
Mike