overflow size?

Discussion in 'Filters, Pumps, etc..' started by armison89, Sep 6, 2011.

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  1. armison89

    armison89 Purple Spiny Lobster

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    im getting the overfow for my 190 gallon system (dt/sump) from glass holes. i think the 1500 gph box will work but im not sure.
     
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  2. leighton1245

    leighton1245 Horrid Stonefish

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    Thats the one i have the 2200gph i think is a bit much for anything under 300gal lol
     
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  3. m2434

    m2434 Giant Squid

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    There generally isn't any reason to go more than 3-5x your display volume for sump turnover. That would mean you need about 570-950. Anything over that your wasting electricity. 1400 gph is about standard from the manufactures on that sized tank and would give you some leeway. I'd probably do 2x700.
     
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  4. armison89

    armison89 Purple Spiny Lobster

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    ok thanks for the help
     
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