overflow rate

RSJennings · 02/14/2009, 12:57 PM

If I have a 800gph overflow can I run a 600gph return pump?

sjm817 · 02/14/2009, 01:14 PM

Is this an HOB overflow? What is it? The 800 GPH rating is a maximum flow number. Very few overflows can actually achieve the flow rate they advertise. A 600 GPH pump should be fine.

RSJennings · 02/14/2009, 01:35 PM

Im looking at buying a Eshopps overflow & a quite one 2200 (580gph) for a 29 gallon reef

sjm817 · 02/14/2009, 01:51 PM

Be sure you get one with a single U tube, not double.

02/14/2009, 12:57 PM	#1
RSJennings Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Knoxville, Tennessee Posts: 56	overflow rate If I have a 800gph overflow can I run a 600gph return pump? __________________ Life is too short not to fish. Current Tank Info: 29 gallon reef tank, 55gal mixed reef

02/14/2009, 01:14 PM	#2
sjm817 On Yer left! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Northern VA Posts: 18,777	Is this an HOB overflow? What is it? The 800 GPH rating is a maximum flow number. Very few overflows can actually achieve the flow rate they advertise. A 600 GPH pump should be fine. __________________ - Scott

02/14/2009, 01:35 PM	#3
RSJennings Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Knoxville, Tennessee Posts: 56	Im looking at buying a Eshopps overflow & a quite one 2200 (580gph) for a 29 gallon reef __________________ Life is too short not to fish. Current Tank Info: 29 gallon reef tank, 55gal mixed reef

02/14/2009, 01:51 PM	#4
sjm817 On Yer left! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Northern VA Posts: 18,777	Be sure you get one with a single U tube, not double. __________________ - Scott