petepaschall
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I currnetly have a single overflow on my 75 g tank, and I am adding a second one. Both overflows have a 1 inch drain going to the sump. I do not know the gph capacity of either since both were bought used, but I am guessing they are about 700 gph each.
I will have the return going to a spraybar wth 4 outlets. I'd like to eliminate in tank powerheads, but maintain an adequate flow rate to eventually have a reef tank.
I have a 14 gallon sump and 18 gallon fuge (identical to Broomer's setup), with a 1 1/2 ball valve on my 1 inch return line. There is also a tee (before the ball valve) with 3/4 tubing feeding the fuge. There is a 4 ft distance from the sump to the spraybar, and 3 90 degree elbows.
Would the Mag 18 be too much flow, or would it be okay with the head created by the distance, ball valves, elbows, fuge. etc? The 18 is only about 10 dollars more than the 12, and I'd like to maximize flow. Thanks!
Pete
I will have the return going to a spraybar wth 4 outlets. I'd like to eliminate in tank powerheads, but maintain an adequate flow rate to eventually have a reef tank.
I have a 14 gallon sump and 18 gallon fuge (identical to Broomer's setup), with a 1 1/2 ball valve on my 1 inch return line. There is also a tee (before the ball valve) with 3/4 tubing feeding the fuge. There is a 4 ft distance from the sump to the spraybar, and 3 90 degree elbows.
Would the Mag 18 be too much flow, or would it be okay with the head created by the distance, ball valves, elbows, fuge. etc? The 18 is only about 10 dollars more than the 12, and I'd like to maximize flow. Thanks!
Pete