Extremely Frustruted!

[Metriod___Hunter]

Ok, I'm just going to slow dow on all this sump stuff....should do the trick.

 

[Entropy]

Just remember that pumps in the tank use far less power, and provide great flow at the expense of being in the tank (ugly?). I have four Seios in my 150g that provide 3000gph of water movement for less power than a Mag7 uses. The draw back is that I have to look at them, but you get used to it, especially if you position them well. Closed loops and return pumps are great, but most suck power like mad.

 

[chadfarmer]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6478901#post6478901 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by poppin_fresh
You will get better results from slower sump speeds, especially if you are going to add a skimmer or fuge (which you should consider). Yes, flow is important, in the tank.

I have my current sump running full blast from a single megaflow on my 72g driven by a Quiet One 4000. It adds a lot of flow to the tank, but the water turns over so much that skimmer cannot process as much as it should. I am currently building a basement sump that will run significantly slower so that tank wastes can better be managed.

what he said


this is not a cheap hobby if you cant afford the extra toys just keep a tank with no sump

 

[causeofhim]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6478583#post6478583 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by tekknoschtev

So while I have my reservations about Rio pumps, the flow rate should be acceptable for the overflow.

I agree. You only need the amount of flow through your sump that your skimmer can handle.