Hey guys!
I have an interesting tank setup going up in a few weeks and was looking for some advice on my return. With my current setup, I'll only be able to have a 1/2" return line on my 60g cube tank. I'm using a Fluval SP2 with it, which is rated at a max of just below 1000 gph, with a 1" output. If I reduce the output from 1" to 1/2", will I have any significant issues with my return? I'm using some flexible tubing and some barbed fittings, so this is where my main worry lies. I'll also be using clamps on these connections, so I'm not sure worried, but figured I'd ask to see what you guys think. Here's my entire return setup that I have planned:
Fluval SP2 Pump (strainer necessary or is uncovered ok?)
1" Barbed adapter
1" Vinyl tubing (clamped)
1" Barb x spigot adapter
1" Union
1" to 1/2" reducing bushing, slip x thread
1/2" Threaded male pipe adapter
1/2" Pipe
1/2" 45 degree elbow
1/2" pipe
1/2" Cepex ball valve (with unions)
1/2" pipe
1/2" Bulkhead
1/2" Pipe
1/2" 45 degree elbow (to avoid blocking strainer)
1/2" Pipe
1/2" 45 degree elbow (to avoid blocking strainer)
1/2" Pipe
1/2" 90 degree elbow
1/2" Bulkhead
1/2" Return nozzle
Into the Display
Let me know what you guys think. Thanks for reading!
I have an interesting tank setup going up in a few weeks and was looking for some advice on my return. With my current setup, I'll only be able to have a 1/2" return line on my 60g cube tank. I'm using a Fluval SP2 with it, which is rated at a max of just below 1000 gph, with a 1" output. If I reduce the output from 1" to 1/2", will I have any significant issues with my return? I'm using some flexible tubing and some barbed fittings, so this is where my main worry lies. I'll also be using clamps on these connections, so I'm not sure worried, but figured I'd ask to see what you guys think. Here's my entire return setup that I have planned:
Fluval SP2 Pump (strainer necessary or is uncovered ok?)
1" Barbed adapter
1" Vinyl tubing (clamped)
1" Barb x spigot adapter
1" Union
1" to 1/2" reducing bushing, slip x thread
1/2" Threaded male pipe adapter
1/2" Pipe
1/2" 45 degree elbow
1/2" pipe
1/2" Cepex ball valve (with unions)
1/2" pipe
1/2" Bulkhead
1/2" Pipe
1/2" 45 degree elbow (to avoid blocking strainer)
1/2" Pipe
1/2" 45 degree elbow (to avoid blocking strainer)
1/2" Pipe
1/2" 90 degree elbow
1/2" Bulkhead
1/2" Return nozzle
Into the Display
Let me know what you guys think. Thanks for reading!