Legonch
Well-Known Member
Ive got an older 180 rr with the corner overflows. I have some concerns regarding. First, the drains will only allow 1 inch in each overflow. Also, the returns can only be 3/4 inch.
I will have my sump, and return pump in the baesment. I have a reeflo hammerhead/barracuda pump, that will flow a lot of water.
First question, will two 1 inch drains handle this pump flowing 5000 gph, with around 15 feet of head?
Secondly, will 3/4 inch returns allow sufficient return flow back into the tank? From what im reading, these returns and drains seem to be on the small side of things.
Tank will be a mixed reef, more sps than others. So I do need lots of flow. I plan on adding two mp40s on each side for flow inside tank.
With that information, do I need to add a different overflow that would handle more water, i.e. synergy reef, set up as a bean animal? Or will this tank be okay as is?
Im sure I left out lots of details, so please feel free to ask to clarify. Thank you in advance for any ideas and advice.
I will have my sump, and return pump in the baesment. I have a reeflo hammerhead/barracuda pump, that will flow a lot of water.
First question, will two 1 inch drains handle this pump flowing 5000 gph, with around 15 feet of head?
Secondly, will 3/4 inch returns allow sufficient return flow back into the tank? From what im reading, these returns and drains seem to be on the small side of things.
Tank will be a mixed reef, more sps than others. So I do need lots of flow. I plan on adding two mp40s on each side for flow inside tank.
With that information, do I need to add a different overflow that would handle more water, i.e. synergy reef, set up as a bean animal? Or will this tank be okay as is?
Im sure I left out lots of details, so please feel free to ask to clarify. Thank you in advance for any ideas and advice.
