pump and draining question

[drpo21]

i have just recently bought a 112 tank rr and it has a 2" intake and 1.5" return.
what size pump would i need for the return if it needs to go 5' up and into the tank with the 2" intake?
also does megaflow make pipes that size? i have seen them for 1" and 3/4".
Thanks
Aaron

 

[Chef Reef]

there should be a calculator for that on RC somewhere. i think in the home section

 

[macawmagic]

are the holes that size...or the bulkheads? I'vegot a feeling there's no bulkheads in there because that would be about the dimensions of the holes for bulkheads. which would give you a 1" drain and a 3/4" return.

 

[drpo21]

ah, that would make sense, its the size of the holes not the bulkheads, i didn't think that mattered.
so its normal size i assume?

 

[macawmagic]

i'm not 100% sure...but i'm pretty sure the bulkheads you will need will be a 1" drain and a 3/4" return. double check the whole sizes to each bulkhead...but i think those are right.

 

[drpo21]

i havnt bought the bulkheads yet, i was just curious cause the glass holes were larger than i thought they would be.
i went to ucf for the fall by the way, sea in the city is one bada$$ store, though im assuming u already know that.

my next question is about the pump. which pump should i get for this tank? ill be using either a closed loop system or 2x korelia 4s for my main circulation so the return pump doesnt need to be too special. just needs to go 5' up. any suggestions?

 

[Rogger Castells]

Keith is right, usually the standard 1" bulkhead will need a 1 3/4'' hole, heavier duty 1" bulk heads will need a 2" hole.