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Old 12-28-2009, 10:24 PM
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For the OP, I'd just keep the return you have now, give your Koralia's a try. If looking like you need/want more flow, add another or switch to higher flow PH (Tunze Stream).
The pump he has now is rated for 500gph at 1' of head.. http://www.lgpc.com/Product/ItemDeta...ProductID=1512 ...at 3' of head he will barely be moving any water
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Old 12-29-2009, 03:13 AM
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The pump he has now is rated for 500gph at 1' of head.. http://www.lgpc.com/Product/ItemDeta...ProductID=1512 ...at 3' of head he will barely be moving any water
While that's not a pump, (thought he meant 500gph at head).

Mytank, take a look on RC head loss calculator to help select a return pump.
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