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Discussion in 'Show Off Your Fish Tanks!' started by kwinter1, Dec 4, 2011.

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  1. ingtar_shinowa

    ingtar_shinowa Giant Squid

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    im using .75" braided vinyl. I have one T with a 90 on each return. I still get alot of current out of them. i would guess 5ft head. Its enough that i switch from my jet accelerator output to my regular loc line outputs.
     
    ingtar_shinowa, Jan 10, 2012
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  2. kwinter1

    kwinter1 Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone

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    I got a mag 7 for 25 bucks. I plan on using pvc(like things neat and straight) so i'll need a t and a two 90's(one each end). I had planned on using a 1"return pipe. I am think mag 9 minimum maybe even a mag 12?
     
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  3. cosmo

    cosmo Giant Squid

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    keep us posted, i'm getting interested in a new build!
     
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  4. kwinter1

    kwinter1 Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone

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    what are you thinking about building?
     
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  5. kwinter1

    kwinter1 Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone

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  6. ingtar_shinowa

    ingtar_shinowa Giant Squid

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    Even after a decade in the hobby i don't have a good grasp on flow.... Something thats tough to learn on forums. I know Vortech is the way to go!
     
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  7. kwinter1

    kwinter1 Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone

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    I would love to go vortech but at some point I have to have a budget.
     
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  8. ingtar_shinowa

    ingtar_shinowa Giant Squid

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    I have a couple good pumps that move water well. I also have a Reef Angel controller. Im going to try some random flow settings and seee what comes up. I'll keep you informed!
     
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  9. kwinter1

    kwinter1 Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone

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    Awesome appreciate the help haven't put a lot of thought into flow.
    Except my return pump is to small haha
     
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  10. ingtar_shinowa

    ingtar_shinowa Giant Squid

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    Flow baffels me alot. Im picking up on it fast though now. If this doesn't work out how i want it to with random chaotic flow im going Gyre type flow (in a circle then switch)
     
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