Really confused about what pump I need

Airborne · 08/06/2009, 01:34 PM

I am ordering a 120gal tank that will be drilled for 4 returns. Two on the back wall and two in the overflow.

The back of the tank will be plumbed with two 45 degree pvc and then a T. I know that I will lose about 3 feet of head space due to the angles.

What size Gen X or Iwaki or Reef Flo wipuld be perfect?

Thanks

billdogg · 08/06/2009, 02:57 PM

It will depend on the size of your drain (s), and how much flow you want in your sump. If it is a "reefready" tank, it likely has a 1" drain - good for AT MOST 350gph. a little more info and we can help you make a better choice.

08/06/2009, 01:34 PM	#1
Airborne Moved On Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Burbank,CA Posts: 574	Really confused about what pump I need I am ordering a 120gal tank that will be drilled for 4 returns. Two on the back wall and two in the overflow. The back of the tank will be plumbed with two 45 degree pvc and then a T. I know that I will lose about 3 feet of head space due to the angles. What size Gen X or Iwaki or Reef Flo wipuld be perfect? Thanks

08/06/2009, 02:57 PM	#2
billdogg Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Grove City, Ohio Posts: 10,806	It will depend on the size of your drain (s), and how much flow you want in your sump. If it is a "reefready" tank, it likely has a 1" drain - good for AT MOST 350gph. a little more info and we can help you make a better choice. __________________ I'll try to be nice if you try to be smarter! I can't help that I grow older, but you can't make me grow up! Current Tank Info: 120 mixed reef with 40b sump, RO 150 skimmer, AI Sol Blue x 2, and a 60g Frag Tank with 100g rubbermaid sump. 2 x Kessil A360w lights, BM curve 5 skimmer