1800gph through sump?

MIKE HUNT · 08/25/2009, 01:27 PM

I have a marineland 200g and there is 2 each 1.5" durso's. I am thinking of use a mag 18. There are 4 returns so i would like to get a good amount of flow in the tank. I read that 2 1.5" durso's will drain 3000gph?

Thanks

Saltcity · 08/25/2009, 02:27 PM

Not sure about 3000gph flow on two 1.5" Durso's...... Thats probably maxed. But, running a Mag 18 with some head loss, you'll probably be half that or less by the time it reaches your tank.

Try and use 45's instead of 90's on your plumbing and make sure you upsize the intake/output of the pump.

08/25/2009, 01:27 PM	#1
MIKE HUNT Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Atlanta Posts: 92	1800gph through sump? I have a marineland 200g and there is 2 each 1.5" durso's. I am thinking of use a mag 18. There are 4 returns so i would like to get a good amount of flow in the tank. I read that 2 1.5" durso's will drain 3000gph? Thanks

08/25/2009, 02:27 PM	#2
Saltcity Moved On Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Missouri Posts: 4,297	Not sure about 3000gph flow on two 1.5" Durso's...... Thats probably maxed. But, running a Mag 18 with some head loss, you'll probably be half that or less by the time it reaches your tank. Try and use 45's instead of 90's on your plumbing and make sure you upsize the intake/output of the pump.