Ok to neck down return pump from 3/4" to 1/2"

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Need more return flow so I bought a bigger pump, problem is my return plumbing is 1/2" (flexable) and new pump is 3/4" (also flexable) I have a reducer but want to make sure it is OK to run pump into smaller diameter tubing. Flow rate is only 590gph.
 
Yes, it is perfectly fine.
 

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