water pump

Discussion in 'Filters, Pumps, etc..' started by bexi20, Dec 21, 2008.

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  1. bexi20

    bexi20 Plankton

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    I have an 80g tank should I go with mag 9.5 or mag 12?
     
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  2. lunatik_69

    lunatik_69 Giant Squid

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    Is it reef ready(drilled) or hob over flow? Luna
     
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  3. PharmrJohn

    PharmrJohn The Dude

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    Depends on the rate of water flow from the DT to the sump. If the tank is not drilled, and you do not have a HOB overflow yet, you could easily get away with a 800GPH HOB overflow (I like CPR with an aqualifter) and run your return with a Mag 9.5.
     
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  4. bexi20

    bexi20 Plankton

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    it's drill two 1" inch and one 3/4 inch in the center so it's reef ready. Now I'm using Rio 2100 rate at 695gph I want to upgrade to a better pump.
     
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