New 150 G Setup

[diver22]

Hi, I'm just upgrading to a new 150 Gallon reef friendly tank, I have two over flow boxes and was wondering a couple things.

1 - Should I use two different pumps one for each over flow ?
2 - And what size pump should i use ?

Tank size is 72 x 18 x 28, and I have 1 inch drain, with a 3/4 inch return. Also my sump will be made from a 55 gallon tank.

Thank you all in advance.

 

[reef_junkie]

1- two pumps are not better than one. Actually can be dangerous.
2-if youre into dc, the the jebao dc 12000 will run that tank with no problem
Hope that helps

 

[diver22]

1- two pumps are not better than one. Actually can be dangerous.
2-if youre into dc, the the jebao dc 12000 will run that tank with no problem
Hope that helps

Thank you, i will take a look at that pump...

 

[SJ-reefer]

I have a 150 gal, I run the Jebao DCT12000, works great for me. More then enough power.

 

[Reeferfourlife]

Welcome aboard! I went with one pump and tee for both return.

 

[diver22]

I was just looking at the price in Amazon 139.00 not bad, I was just concern about the T fitting two both returns but it definitely looks attractive.

 

[diver22]

do you guys have a single or Dual nozzle for each return ?

 

[Reeferfourlife]

I did single but you could use double for more spread flow. I choose to use more pumps for internal tank flow. I don't like the looks of too many loc lines inside.

 

[SJ-reefer]

I was just looking at the price in Amazon 139.00 not bad, I was just concern about the T fitting two both returns but it definitely looks attractive.

Skip the T fitting and use a Y, less flow restriction.

 

[diver22]

If I use a Y, I'm going to imagine I will need a flex hose instead of hard pvc plumbing ?

 

[reef_junkie]

If I use a Y, I'm going to imagine I will need a flex hose instead of hard pvc plumbing ?

Soft tube is the better option for a return line. Easier to plumb and you get less head loss.

 

[MrRyan112977]

If I use a Y, I'm going to imagine I will need a flex hose instead of hard pvc plumbing ?

I like to use sch40 pvc for drain lines, and tubing for return line. I use a braided tubing, that is normally used for like ice machines I think. That way it reduces vibration noise from the return pump, and IME it is easier to remove and clean the pump every so often.

 

[diver22]

Awesome guys, thanks for all this great feed back, I will definitely take advantage ...

 

[diver22]

Ok, here is how I'm going to go, 1 jebao dc 12000, using a Y with flex tubing return, with 1 nozzle on each overflow, I'm also adding two 1500 Powerheads from Hydor Koralia pump one on each side facing each other. I'm hoping it will give me great movement. Now I need to start to create my Algae Scrubber... Thanks guys...