How do you determine Return Pump size????

I am getting a new ADHI Refugium and I was wondering how do mI determine the PUMP size that I will need to be compatible with my new sump????? I currently have a Mag 5......think it will be too small?????

 

Melevsreef.com - What is a Sump?

right in the middle of the page linked above
there is a mag pump application chart tab
and a head loss calculator

plus a whole host of other info on sumps etc

Steve

 

is it for the 180 gallon tank? reef tanks are all about the flow in the tank not through the sump/fuge.

 

Is the Mag 5 good enough for waht I have or do i need to upgrade to a larger pump? Yes it is for the 180 G Tank.

 

Mag 1800 is what you need for a 180 optimum flow through sump is 4 to 5x's per hr with head and maybe running a reactor or somthing else a 1800 will do you fine

 

I am running a Mag 24 on my 150 and it is a little dialed back.

Someone was selling one pretty cheap here recently. Check the classified section.

 

I agree with tangster here.....I like 4-6 times through the sump! let the skimmer and macros do their jobs.

 

Which model you going with ? I had the 45 and I use a Panworld 50pxx.