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I'm starting to layout how to set up the 300g logistically. I have a 72" Lifereef skimmer. 2 - 1.5" drains and 4 - 1" Returns.
Questions:
1. Could I gravity feed this from one of the overflows.
2. If I do gravity feed it, will the refugium see enough water?
Here are my calcualtions. I would hook the 2 pumps I have to the returns.
Little Giant 4:
Total losses are 7.54 feet of head pressure, or 3.26 PSI. with a flow rate of 980 GPH. Process took 127 iterations.
Little Giant 3:
Total losses are 7.66 feet of head pressure, or 3.31 PSI. with a flow rate of 780 GPH. Process took 90 iterations
Total = 1,760
So, if 1,000 gph or so will go to the skimmer, the refugium will see approximately 700 gallons per hour.
3. What will the bulkheads support with Durso Standpipes? I calculate about 1,300 per overflow with the calculator on the homepage.
Any other suggestions or help is appreciated!
Thanks much!
I'm starting to layout how to set up the 300g logistically. I have a 72" Lifereef skimmer. 2 - 1.5" drains and 4 - 1" Returns.
Questions:
1. Could I gravity feed this from one of the overflows.
2. If I do gravity feed it, will the refugium see enough water?
Here are my calcualtions. I would hook the 2 pumps I have to the returns.
Little Giant 4:
Total losses are 7.54 feet of head pressure, or 3.26 PSI. with a flow rate of 980 GPH. Process took 127 iterations.
Little Giant 3:
Total losses are 7.66 feet of head pressure, or 3.31 PSI. with a flow rate of 780 GPH. Process took 90 iterations
Total = 1,760
So, if 1,000 gph or so will go to the skimmer, the refugium will see approximately 700 gallons per hour.
3. What will the bulkheads support with Durso Standpipes? I calculate about 1,300 per overflow with the calculator on the homepage.
Any other suggestions or help is appreciated!
Thanks much!
