Return Pump Suggestions

Funky_Fish14 · #1 04-12-2006, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by TheReefGeek

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

The overflow could not run the skimmer, unless you mean plumbing them into the sump chamber containing the skimmer?

TheReefGeek · #2 04-12-2006, 07:59 PM

What skimmer are you using? I mean dump the overflow water right into the skimmer as the water source for the skimmer, and use the pumps as recirculating pumps and not feed pumps. Depends on the type of skimmer.

Funky_Fish14 · #3 04-12-2006, 08:02 PM

Its a massive spray-injection skimmer running off a Mag 9.5, so I cant dump right in unfortunately. I can just do it conventionally however, and put the skimmer in the first chamber.

TheReefGeek · #4 04-12-2006, 08:08 PM

Ya that is the best you can do.

Oh and I don't consider anything "massive" unless it is bigger than my skimmer

Funky_Fish14 · #5 04-12-2006, 08:12 PM

Comparable to other spray injection skimmers, its large, haha. What do you have?

You'd asked about flow/volume plans for the sump, I appologize for the long reply post to that, im trying to consider whether my planning is adequte, any input? Would the pump cause too much flow for my anticipated sump size? Thanks!

Chris

TheReefGeek · #6 04-12-2006, 08:23 PM

Depends on the length of the sump, and the number of baffles you install. I run an ASM G6 (48" tall, 3xSedra 9000 needlewheel pumps)

I would drill the tank and run your in-line pump as a closed loop and use a way smaller pump for your return, like 400gph after head pressure.

Ruth · #7 04-12-2006, 08:23 PM

Oh I can't resist Rory - I want to talk big skimmer - my Bubble King 500 should be here next week!

TheReefGeek · #8 04-12-2006, 08:26 PM

Wow, what did you pay for it with shipping and all?