Plumbing return

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  1. BoBo65

    BoBo65 Torch Coral

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    Hey guys I'm finally got
    My Eshopps overflow in now I'm curious should I tee off my return and have 2 spots where it goes back into the tank or should I just have it all go through one locline
     
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  3. SnooknRedz

    SnooknRedz Vlamingii Tang

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    What kind pump are you using? Imo it doesnt really matter too much. I went with 2 like you described, but i did it because i drilled my tank. 2 gives you more flow options, but the flow is minimal, at least it should be to keep sump turnover at a low enough rate.

    its purely up to you, its not like 2 is going to make your tank that much better, it just serves the purpose of getting skimmed water back to the tank. i would do 1 if it wasnt drileld, just to keep it simple, theres no need to complicate it.
     
  4. BoBo65

    BoBo65 Torch Coral

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    Yeah I'm kinda leaning towards doing 2 just for a little extra room to play with flow, it's not going to be a ton but I already bought all the plumbing parts so I might as well, worst case I can always cap one