Pump/Flow suggestions

[GrampaDon]

Setting up my new tank [150g]
I drilled a CL with a spray bar [along back wall 30in] plus two more outlets.
Up top is two 3/4 Sea Swirls reduced to 1/2. <not on the CL.

For pumps I have a mag 9.5 and a Bubble Blaster HY7000 [1800gph]

Kinda unsure which pump to use where. And if I need something bigger than the mag 9.5. [mabey a BB HY5000 later]

 

[kgross]

I would suggest using the mag 9.5 for your return, and the bubble blaster as a closed loop pump.

The 2 1/2 inch outlets should be about perfect for the 9.5 to run, don't know if your spray bar will handle the 1800 gph, but you can put more holes in it if you need to.

Kim

 

[GrampaDon]

Still putting this tank together. :headwalls: [While the other sits on my floor 3/4 full and livestock in it. :thumbdownsucks!]

I did drill for the 3/4 bulkheads with a 1in drain. The returns are 4in above the bottom. With 2 tied together as a 30in spraybar and the other 2 in the lower corners. I plan to use them with http://www.aquariumspecialty.com/plumbing/penductors-eductors/pacific-coast-flow-accelerator-3-4
I wished later I had ordered the sch80. But was careful to not over tighten what I had. I also used the Rectorseal T2 on the threads for peace of mind.

The purpose isn't to get "BIG FLOW" but more to keep the water flowing up the front glass, and keep most of the sand clean. Oh and less equipment like PH for a cleaner look.
The bigger flow will be up high where the SPS are.
So I will finish the plumbing this weekend and give it a test run. [crosses fingers.]