Anyone else have a SQWD?

nomorenames · 08/31/2009, 08:29 PM

I just got one and put it on the return from my sump(mag 9.5) using 3/4 tubing/PVC major loss of flow! for those of you that have one what size pump do you use to run it? I thought this would be a easy solution I will put it on a closed loop if I have to but I was trying to avoid it TIA

nomorenames · 09/01/2009, 07:41 AM

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justinm0424 · 09/01/2009, 08:29 AM

When I bought my tank the old owner had one on it. They lose a lot of flow and it seemed to stick a lot and needed cleaned. When it was working it was cool. I think its one of those products that look good on paper but are too restrictive for real applications.

phurst · 09/01/2009, 09:18 AM

I have one on a mag 12 closed loop. They kill a LOT of flow. That's why I have a mag 12 on a 40 breeder instead of a 9.5 or even 7.

sgolden · 09/01/2009, 10:16 AM

they will choke the flow...i bored mine out on the in and outputs to improve flow. i cant say if it really helped... I currently have 3 running off one pump...but with 5000gph i dont mind some restrictions...

MplsMan · 09/01/2009, 10:20 AM

IMOP there not worth it to have on a closed loop, like Phurst said, they do kill the flow, i had one on my 37 gallon with a mag 9 and was terriable, it heated up the water more then made flow. yes you do have to clean often so make it easy to remove if you go this route.

08/31/2009, 08:29 PM	#1
nomorenames Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Largo,FL. Posts: 375	Anyone else have a SQWD? I just got one and put it on the return from my sump(mag 9.5) using 3/4 tubing/PVC major loss of flow! for those of you that have one what size pump do you use to run it? I thought this would be a easy solution I will put it on a closed loop if I have to but I was trying to avoid it TIA __________________ "I AM JACK'S COMPLETE LACK OF SURPRISE" Current Tank Info: 90gal mixed reef

09/01/2009, 07:41 AM	#2
nomorenames Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Largo,FL. Posts: 375	? __________________ "I AM JACK'S COMPLETE LACK OF SURPRISE" Current Tank Info: 90gal mixed reef

09/01/2009, 09:18 AM	#4
phurst Richmond Reefer Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 5,837	I have one on a mag 12 closed loop. They kill a LOT of flow. That's why I have a mag 12 on a 40 breeder instead of a 9.5 or even 7. __________________ _______ Pearson _______ Current Tank Info: Various tanks of various sizes with various gear.

09/01/2009, 10:16 AM	#5
sgolden Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: near charlotte, NC Posts: 246	they will choke the flow...i bored mine out on the in and outputs to improve flow. i cant say if it really helped... I currently have 3 running off one pump...but with 5000gph i dont mind some restrictions... __________________ shaun golden- reef aquarium society of charlotte Current Tank Info: 300 GAL 6 tank linked system.diy beckett downdraft skimmer and diy ca reactor,and kalk reactor

09/01/2009, 08:29 AM	#3
justinm0424 Moved On Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Dublin, OH Posts: 358	When I bought my tank the old owner had one on it. They lose a lot of flow and it seemed to stick a lot and needed cleaned. When it was working it was cool. I think its one of those products that look good on paper but are too restrictive for real applications.

09/01/2009, 10:20 AM	#6
MplsMan Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Mpls,Mn Posts: 540	IMOP there not worth it to have on a closed loop, like Phurst said, they do kill the flow, i had one on my 37 gallon with a mag 9 and was terriable, it heated up the water more then made flow. yes you do have to clean often so make it easy to remove if you go this route.