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Unread 09/12/2019, 10:43 AM   #1
Bigdelfin
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For aquariums of 5-10-15 tons (cubic meters), it is also true that need flow rate 10

For aquariums of 5-10-15 tons (cubic meters), it is also true that need flow rate 10 times per hour ?
get wildly powerful pumps ?! or you can reduce the power of the pumps (but increase the size of the filters)

"It is important to know the flow rate capacity of the sump. I refer to the number
of times the total tank volume flows through the sump per hour. Typically a flow
rate of 3 to 15 times per hour is advised." (quote from the book)


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Unread 09/13/2019, 09:34 AM   #2
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To some extent, yes. Larger tanks still need a proportional amount of flow in the display. I would still recommend to shoot for at least 20x turnover in the display.

As for turnover through the sump, a couple times an hour is probably sufficient. You just need to get enough turnover for heaters, skimmer, reactors, dosing, etc.

Are you just being theoretical? If you have dimensions or gallons in mind, we can probably help give you more specific information.


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Unread 09/14/2019, 05:07 PM   #3
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Quote:
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I refer to the number of times the total tank volume flows through the sump per hour. Typically a flow
rate of 3 to 15 times per hour is advised.
This holds for how much water you are returning to the tank, not the circulation within the tank. Large tanks are a lot more stable than small ones, so IMO you can go toward the lower number. Your skimmer won't be quite as efficient though since it will be cleaning already-cleaned sump water.


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