ghostrida3
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looking for a return pump for my 125, what size would b ideal for this size tank, it has to push the water up about 5 feet before entering the display.
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also i have 2 dual overflows rated at 1200 gph each.
ghostrida3
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anyone. i just need to no what gph i should should for on the return pump, i know about the head pressure calculator, but ime not sure after all is said and done how much water needs to be going back to the tank.
There really isn't a static answer. A rough guide of 3-5 time the tank volume per hour is a good place to start. So 375-625, is a good estimate. But factors such as sump/fuge and skimmer size, drains, internal or external all play a roll.
If it were me I would go with a eheim 1260, but I don't know what your plans are for your tank or how it's set up.
If it were me I would go with a eheim 1260, but I don't know what your plans are for your tank or how it's set up.
five.five-six
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[flame suit] I am putting together a 100 gal right now with no fuge. I am using a 3500 gph return pump @1.2amps. I will be bleeding off about 1000 gph for the skimmer, chiller, uv and calcium reactor. I may put 1 powerhead in on a wave timer if I need it. [/flame suit]
ghostrida3
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i was debating b/ a mag 18 or mag 9, do u think this is too much?
ive got about 11 gallons for each section in my sump, and the refugium has minimal flow going thru it as i only have about 30% of one drain going to it.
ive got about 11 gallons for each section in my sump, and the refugium has minimal flow going thru it as i only have about 30% of one drain going to it.
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so which eheim would b the best? im still have to push this water around 5 ft back to the sump. ime lookin on ebay now and those things are slightly more expensive than the mags. but either way nt that much more expensive, i want to get this right the 1st time around and appreciate the advice.
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