Return flow ?

[emilaya101]

Hey Guys
I am currently starting my first FOWLR tank, and need some help regaurding my sump. First off, I have a 55 gal tank with a 29 gallon sump that has three compartments, and a coralife skimmer rated at 65 gallons.
My overflow has a 1" tube flowing into my sump, which is about 4' under my tank. I was wondering what I should do for my return, so that this all works out good. I need to know what pump I should buy. I also need to know how to redirect the flow from the pump back into the sump so that the pump doesn't return to the tank faster than it can overflow. Please put everything in lamense terms also, as I know nothing about plumbing. This may sound dumb, but everyone has got to start somewhere, and at least I got you guys to help me Any input or experience would be appreciated, and thanks in advance

 

[prime311]

You can redirect the flow using a T pipe or Y pipe or 3way L pipe or any connector that will split the flow in 2 and a couple of ball valves. One valve should be between the T and the display and the other valve should be between the T and the sump. Then use the ball valves to adjust each of the flows as necessary to return as much water to your display without overloading your overflow. You'll want to be pushing about 600 GPH back into the tank and so a return pump rated between 700 and 950 GPH should be fine.