Please help! Too much flow for 180 closed loop?

dbabiak · Jul 13, 2011

I am attempting to get my 180 gal (SPS dominant) back up and running after over a year away. I recently purchased a reeflo hammerhead for my closed loop hoping to up my flow from my previous set up. The pump will feed an OM 4 way and also a spray bar across the bottom and 2 constant "agitators" across the top (for a total of 7 returns). After talking with my buddy it seems this pump may be way too much flow, is that the case?

Thanks for any input or recommendations!

Just Clownin Around · Jul 13, 2011

i do not think so. you have a lot of returns that need powering there. i definately think you would be fine.

ja4207 · Jul 13, 2011

Nope, that is almost my exact setup. 190g with OM 4 way and 2 additional returns for a total of 6.

Love it, great not having any pumps on the glass.

Troylee · Jul 13, 2011

Never if any thing not enough haha.... I run a dart on a 70gal cube and I'm itching for more... Ande is actually putting the hammerhead on his 70gal cube last I heard from him...

dbabiak · Jul 13, 2011

Awesome! Thanks for the quick replies, I really appreciate the input! Does anyone have any experience with this bad boy's power usage? I would imagine with it being so large it spins the meter! (Good thing I switched out my MH lighting! :xd: )