150 tall w/1” return

Deep Reef · 01/19/2018, 05:51 PM

Anyone running an sps tank with the reduced flow of a 1” return?

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outy · 01/19/2018, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Deep Reef

Anyone running an sps tank with the reduced flow of a 1” return?

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I run a 215 with 2 X 3/4" returns combined with 2 X 1" drains

Used to run a 100G with a single 3/4" return

Deep Reef · 01/20/2018, 09:36 AM

Thanks just wondering if I should add a synergy overflow. I bought the single overflow due to 4ft tank not having a lot of room. If I need to add it I want to do it prior to getting it wet

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outy · 01/20/2018, 11:06 AM

One overflow is enough

Two is too much, its just adding possible points of failure.

I ran a add on overflow, and I slept better when I drilled my tank and built a small internal overflow that was fail proof.

ca1ore · 01/20/2018, 11:51 AM

What do you mean by 'reduced flow of a 1"' return? Assuming an adequate pump, a 1" return will move more than enough water for a 150 gal tank.

outy · 01/20/2018, 02:10 PM

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What do you mean by 'reduced flow of a 1"' return? ank.

I assumed it was like a live reef u tube

nereefpat · 01/20/2018, 07:28 PM

I agree a 1" return should be enough for a 150gallon.

Let's say, for example, you wanted 5x turnover through the sump. A 1" pipe can definitely handle 750 gph for the return.

Deep Reef · 01/20/2018, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by nereefpat

I agree a 1" return should be enough for a 150gallon.

Let's say, for example, you wanted 5x turnover through the sump. A 1" pipe can definitely handle 750 gph for the return.

That is what I was thinking when I bought the tank but I see a lot of references to 10x tank volume for flow

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nereefpat · 01/20/2018, 10:21 PM

I don't believe 10x is needed through the sump. 3-5 x is commonly recommended on here.

Much more than that for total flow, counting powerheads /wavemakers

01/19/2018, 05:51 PM	#1
Deep Reef Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Coral Springs, FL Posts: 1,192	150 tall w/1” return Anyone running an sps tank with the reduced flow of a 1” return? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Deep Reef ~Greg~ 150g DT, (2)AI Hydra 52 HD's, Vertex Omega 150 skimmer, jebao 1200DC main pump, Trigger Systems Sapphire 34 sump, (2) Ecotech WP40wQD, Tunze ATO, Apex Current Tank Info: 150g Reef

01/20/2018, 09:36 AM	#3
Deep Reef Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Coral Springs, FL Posts: 1,192	Thanks just wondering if I should add a synergy overflow. I bought the single overflow due to 4ft tank not having a lot of room. If I need to add it I want to do it prior to getting it wet Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Deep Reef ~Greg~ 150g DT, (2)AI Hydra 52 HD's, Vertex Omega 150 skimmer, jebao 1200DC main pump, Trigger Systems Sapphire 34 sump, (2) Ecotech WP40wQD, Tunze ATO, Apex Current Tank Info: 150g Reef

01/20/2018, 11:51 AM	#5
ca1ore Grizzled & Cynical Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Stamford, CT Posts: 17,319	What do you mean by 'reduced flow of a 1"' return? Assuming an adequate pump, a 1" return will move more than enough water for a 150 gal tank. __________________ Simon Got back into the hobby ..... planned to keep it simple ..... yeah, right ..... clearly I need a new plan! Pet peeve: anemones host clowns; clowns do not host anemones! Current Tank Info: 450 Reef; 120 refugium; 60 Frag Tank, 30 Introduction tank; multiple QTs

01/20/2018, 07:28 PM	#7
nereefpat Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Central Nebraska Posts: 3,190	I agree a 1" return should be enough for a 150gallon. Let's say, for example, you wanted 5x turnover through the sump. A 1" pipe can definitely handle 750 gph for the return. __________________ Pat Current Tank Info: 125 in-wall , 40b sump. 6 bulb T5. ASM G2 skimmer. LPS and leathers

01/20/2018, 10:21 PM	#9
nereefpat Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Central Nebraska Posts: 3,190	I don't believe 10x is needed through the sump. 3-5 x is commonly recommended on here. Much more than that for total flow, counting powerheads /wavemakers __________________ Pat Current Tank Info: 125 in-wall , 40b sump. 6 bulb T5. ASM G2 skimmer. LPS and leathers

01/20/2018, 11:06 AM	#4
outy Moved On Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: auburn CA Posts: 4,021	One overflow is enough Two is too much, its just adding possible points of failure. I ran a add on overflow, and I slept better when I drilled my tank and built a small internal overflow that was fail proof.