sump question

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  1. mvp

    mvp Astrea Snail

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    i need to connect a 10 gallon refugium to a 10 gallon sump. the main tank is connected to the refugium by a 3/4 inch pvc overflow and the sump has the return pump to the main tank using a 600gph pump with 3/4 inch pvc and tubes. so connecting the refugium to the sump should i use 3/4 tubing or 1 inch tubing?
     
    mvp, Dec 30, 2010
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  2. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    Use 1" it will allow a better flow to the sump.
     
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  3. damon

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    I always go bigger on the overflow, you can always come back and put a restriction in it if it makes too much noise.
     
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  4. rc_mcwaters3

    rc_mcwaters3 Clown Trigger

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    1" all the way.
     
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  5. takingvapes

    takingvapes Astrea Snail

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    1" for sure. Just curious, how do you plan to connect the two tanks.
     
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  6. TheSaltwaterGuy

    TheSaltwaterGuy Banned

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    Definitely 1"
     
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