Closed Loop not making sense.

[forcrz6]

Ok so I have been looking at MrXs Idea of a closed loop for the 120. Now, the way a closed loop does not look like it would filter as much or be better.
Can someone please explain to me (As I think this is what I need) How is a closed loop efficient, and why it is better then the typical down spout from the tank and a pump back up?

 

[veni vidi vici]

A closed loop system is NOT a filter.Its purpose is to provide flow into you tank with out having a bunch of powerheads all over you tank.The benefits are this,not as much heat is generated by a CL pump,its more pleasing to the eye,and probably less power consumption depending on pump used.

 

[forcrz6]

Originally Posted by Veni Vidi Vici
http:///forum/post/2648707
A closed loop system is NOT a filter.Its purpose is to provide flow into you tank with out having a bunch of powerheads all over you tank.The benefits are this,not as much heat is generated by a CL pump,its more pleasing to the eye,and probably less power consumption depending on pump used.
Sweet, ty. I think Ill just go with the normal down spout to the sump and a pump back up to the tank and my Power heads for the water movement. Ty Veni

 

[veni vidi vici]

Originally Posted by forcrz6
http:///forum/post/2648882
Sweet, ty. I think Ill just go with the normal down spout to the sump and a pump back up to the tank and my Power heads for the water movement. Ty Veni
Your welcome

 

[spiderwoman]

I was at first confused about the closed loop too and then guys at our local reef club explained to me that you do still need to have your regular filtration, let it be sump/ref combo or canister filter. the closed loop is all about flow.

 

[bang guy]

Closed loops are more efficient because they don't lift any water, they just circulate it.

 

[mr_x]

Originally Posted by forcrz6
http:///forum/post/2648692
Ok so I have been looking at MrXs Idea of a closed loop for the 120.

what was my idea?

 

[darknes]

A closed loop can use a smaller pump for the same amount of gph circulation than a pump in a sump would use, thus having less electricity used. You also do not have to worry about failures causing overflows.

 

[forcrz6]

Originally Posted by Mr_X
http:///forum/post/2649300
what was my idea?

It was. It was in the Topic of mine "Need Piping advice". But as you said use it as flow.
Originally Posted by Mr_X
http:///forum/post/2646082
i would use a piece of pvc, or even spa flex for the travel to sump.
i don't know about a sweeping motion return. depending on the pressure coming back up, i'd probably use a splitter and a couple pieces of loc-line.
for flow i'd use powerheads and/or a closed loop. i would not depend on my sump return.