help with sump

OK from the overflow down to the tote/plastic storage box do i need to drill a hole in the box and use a baffle or can i just use pvc to hang above and go into the box. And can i put a valve on the pump without hurting the pump or should i just let it pump the water without restriction.

 

PVC into your sump from top down is what I do. That is the easiest way.

Now, what are the GPH capacities of the overflow and the return pump?

 

im not sure the pump im gonna use is the rio1700 and the overflow box is meant for a 75g

 

The overflow box I had on my 75g was rated at about 600GPH. I run a Rio 2100 on it now. At five feet, it will do about 525GPH. If I were you, find out the capacity of the overflow and if it is 600, get a Mag 7 to run your return. Mags are better than Rios IMO. I run both and like the Mags much better.

 

my 1700 rio will be puahing up 2 about 6 feet

 

my overflow is rated at 300gph does that mean my pump is to strong

 

Yes it does. How big is your tank?

 

90g maybee or 100

 

well what size pump do i need

 

well can i put a valve on the pump? and its pumping it 6 feet as well my tank is tall