Pump/overflow for 150 build?

m.gumbert · 03/18/2010, 02:00 PM

Hi all,

I was wondering what pump/overflow you would recommend for a 150 build? I have a 1800 GPH pump, but I don't think it will be big enough.

Bzar · 03/18/2010, 02:57 PM

general rule is to turn the tank over 10 times an hour....give or take. I've got mine set to roughly 8 times on a 90.

So for a 150 you're looking at around 1500gph return. As for overflow there's lots of designs....imo the bean animal stand pipes with a coast to coast overflow box is the best overflow and can handle well over 4000gph flawlessly, and quietly in my testing.

03/18/2010, 02:00 PM	#1
m.gumbert Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Levittown, Pa Posts: 67	Pump/overflow for 150 build? Hi all, I was wondering what pump/overflow you would recommend for a 150 build? I have a 1800 GPH pump, but I don't think it will be big enough.

03/18/2010, 02:57 PM	#2
Bzar Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 227	general rule is to turn the tank over 10 times an hour....give or take. I've got mine set to roughly 8 times on a 90. So for a 150 you're looking at around 1500gph return. As for overflow there's lots of designs....imo the bean animal stand pipes with a coast to coast overflow box is the best overflow and can handle well over 4000gph flawlessly, and quietly in my testing.