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Unread 11/28/2011, 07:09 AM   #1
dirk_brijs
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Reeflo Barracuda overkill?

I will hook up my reeflo Barracuda to my DT of 160Gallon returning from a 180Gallon Sump/Fuge setup.
Is this overkill or would be good for the system?


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Unread 11/28/2011, 08:45 AM   #2
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Yes...way overkill. Really all you need is maybe like 350-700gph thru sump and like 150 gph thru fuge....


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Unread 11/28/2011, 09:11 AM   #3
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unless you want the corals to ride the wave lol


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Unread 11/28/2011, 09:34 AM   #4
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The amount of flow in the tank is fine, just way too much thru the sump.


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