Is my return pump powerful enough?

Daniel.DWUW

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I'm worried my pump isn't powerful enough...
I'm finally getting the last bits together for my tank, and I'm using 1inch PVC plumbing. My tank is 33gal, so can a Eheim Compact+ 2000 handle the flow rate? Or is it to weak?
 
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Your turnover rate is about 165 gph. Your pump has a controllable flow rate (265 to 528 gph as per marinedepot.com) so it should be fine since there's always a head pressure which reduces the flow rate.
 
I just set up a 34g with 3/4 inch return and same pump. I turn the pump to the lowest setting and turn it down also with a ball valve about 25% to 50%
 
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