Return Pump Suggestions

muck · #1 04-11-2006, 06:35 PM

Sent you a pm Chris.

Funky_Fish14 · #2 04-11-2006, 07:41 PM

Thanks!

Willow · #3 04-11-2006, 08:12 PM

also look at maybe adding a wavysea to your return.. they kick booty.

http://www.wavysea.com/productinfo.html

Funky_Fish14 · #4 04-11-2006, 10:27 PM

Very neat, thank-you for the suggestion Willow! Unfortunately what I really want to do is target certain areas in the tank, while still having randomized flow patterns. As SCWD would be the ideal, but I cant get one like that which would work on the water volume I want to put through it. I am not sure if I would want to dish out the $$ for an OM 4 way.

Thanks!

Chris

Funky_Fish14 · #5 04-12-2006, 03:00 PM

Anyone think a single SCWD would be ok to use on a Blueline 1100? I know they say then can handle 1400gph, but not sure how this would do. Or For even more variability I was thinking of splitting the return into two lines, then into 4 with the Squids. I will also have the SEIO's running in the tank, these are just for preventing dead spots and some randomization in current. I dont mind 400-550gph out of each output at a time.

Thanks for any input!

Chris

TheReefGeek · #6 04-12-2006, 06:52 PM

How big is your sump going to be? Don't try to push too much of your water turnover through the return pump for numerous reasons. I would go with a much smaller pump.

TheReefGeek · #7 04-12-2006, 07:00 PM

I should elaborate on those reasons I guess!

1. Potential micro bubble problem, flow through sump is too fast to allow air bubbles to pop at the surface before hitting the return pump

2. Overflow safety/backup. I like to use two overflows and only push the volume that 1 can handle, then in case one plugs/jams up then the other one will still handle the volume

3. Try to match your pump to your skimmer flow requirement, and plumb the overflows right into the skimmer for optimal skimming efficiency.