sump pump?

Discussion in 'Filters, Pumps, etc..' started by armison89, Jul 19, 2011.

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  1. armison89

    armison89 Purple Spiny Lobster

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    would a mag 5 work for a 40 breeder with a 30 gallon sump and abt 4' of return hose?
     
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  2. vankirk

    vankirk Sea Dragon

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    A Mag 5 is 310 gph at 4' head. A 30 gallon sump times 10 is 300 gph. So I would say yes.
     
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  3. ReefBruh

    ReefBruh Giant Squid

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    It should. Long as you have the appropriate overflow box you should be fine.
     
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  4. armison89

    armison89 Purple Spiny Lobster

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    im ordering a eShopps PF-300[​IMG] [​IMG] [​IMG]
     
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  5. vankirk

    vankirk Sea Dragon

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    That should be fine. You might have to throttle back the outlet of the pump a little. I would plumb in a ball valve in case you need it, if you don't then just leave it wide open.
     
    vankirk, Jul 19, 2011
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