MLenz
New member
Hello,
I have recently completed a sump tank (30 gal.) for my 50 gal. display tank, and I am just working on finishing the plumbing. From my display tank I have a 600 GPH overflow to drain to my sump. Inside the middle section of the sump there is a submersible protein skimmer which requires a 500 GPH submersible pump.
The problem I am having is that I can not figure out how strong of a submersible return pump is required for water to reach my display tank. The distance from the sump to the display is approximately 3 feet (4' MAX). I was hoping a Mag 700 GPH return pump would be strong enough for the water back to the tank?
Any other suggestions or recommendations for this issue?
Cheers,
Mike
I have recently completed a sump tank (30 gal.) for my 50 gal. display tank, and I am just working on finishing the plumbing. From my display tank I have a 600 GPH overflow to drain to my sump. Inside the middle section of the sump there is a submersible protein skimmer which requires a 500 GPH submersible pump.
The problem I am having is that I can not figure out how strong of a submersible return pump is required for water to reach my display tank. The distance from the sump to the display is approximately 3 feet (4' MAX). I was hoping a Mag 700 GPH return pump would be strong enough for the water back to the tank?
Any other suggestions or recommendations for this issue?
Cheers,
Mike