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Originally Posted by Mr OM
the fact is in general you feel 10x is the acceptable rate and I believe the slower rate to be better and I will explain.
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Originally Posted by sphelps
Really? I'm pretty sure I made it clear from the start, even in the thread this discussion started in.....
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Are you sure that's what you said? and that you were not biased for 10x sump returns?
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Originally Posted by sphelps
The 10X turn over recommendation is based on tank/sump flow and not skimmer flow
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Originally Posted by sphelps
Basically I think it's fairly obvious that more return flow means more filtration.
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Originally Posted by sphelps
higher return flow will not only keep particles and matter suspended but it will also filter them out faster.
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Originally Posted by sphelps
I prefer to practice around 10x turnover with additional in tank flow if required
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Originally Posted by sphelps
My way of thinking is to start with the minimum requirement, which I believe is about 10x, then supplement more if needed and of course only if it’s practical. Remember I’m not arguing the fact that 3-5x won’t work but rather than running 10x will also work, personally I believe it may work slightly better but that’s not my main argument.
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Originally Posted by sphelps
One more reason I see more being better is matching the flow doesn't actually make sense if you look at the numbers. My skimmer for example flows 4000L/h and it's rated for tanks up to 3000L, hmmm so the "required" flow results in a turn over of 1.3
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Originally Posted by sphelps
I believe it's actually just over 10x
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