Pump type

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  1. Bunner

    Bunner Bubble Tip Anemone

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    Hey guys I'm looking at buying my pump for the return to my tank from the sump. The sump will be < 4 ft lower then the return point.

    i was looking at getting something like a Danner mag-drive 950. should it be a higher gph? Of course i will be putting a ball valve after it to help regulate flow. opinions please!:)

    thanks Ryan!
     
    Bunner, Aug 7, 2008
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  2. sostoudt

    sostoudt Giant Squid

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    what size is your tank and how many power heads do you have in the tank and their gph's
     
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  3. lunatik_69

    lunatik_69 Giant Squid

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    Do you have a drilled tank or do you have a over flow box? Luna
     
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  4. PharmrJohn

    PharmrJohn The Dude

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    ...and what is the drainage capacity of the overflow (internal or external)?
     
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  5. R34dawn

    R34dawn Ocellaris Clown

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    Just keep in mind than when they stated the many GPH that is at level, some have a convenient chart that shows gph by foot, or you might can find the chart by manufacturer on line.
     
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  6. Bunner

    Bunner Bubble Tip Anemone

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    ya oops.... it will be 90 gal drilled.
    powerhead vortech mp40w
     
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