40 breeder return

wyattroa · 09/02/2012, 10:44 PM

I just got one today and am trying to figure out what to do. I am going to order the 700 gph overflow for glass holes. I am also going to get a 3/4 return. I have a eheim 300 pump for a sump too. My question is, can I also get another 3/4 return to have to and put the overflow in the middle and have a return on both sides? Or will there be too little flow? Or should I just stick to the overflow on one side and a return on the other?
Robert

cmantis · 09/03/2012, 03:52 AM

You could go with 2 1/2" that is what I did but depending on your return may require reducers.

Toadally · 09/03/2012, 04:25 AM

I just finished setting up a system with the 700gph overflow. Keep in mind that it's really rated at 200 - 500gph. I used the Aqueon 3500 and it over pumped the overflow. I had to place a gate valve on the return to reduce the flow. So I think two returns would not be needed.

CarlitosReef · 09/06/2012, 10:26 AM

Curious don't mean to hijacked the thread but what type of bulkhead you went with? I have a 55g I'm planning in going with 1" bulkhead for my return and overflow. I was looking at the bulkhead from brs and they have different types one so I'm confuse.

Also if you had to dial down with a valve on your return I think it would be best to have 2 returns to stress less your pump.

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09/02/2012, 10:44 PM	#1
wyattroa Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 279	40 breeder return I just got one today and am trying to figure out what to do. I am going to order the 700 gph overflow for glass holes. I am also going to get a 3/4 return. I have a eheim 300 pump for a sump too. My question is, can I also get another 3/4 return to have to and put the overflow in the middle and have a return on both sides? Or will there be too little flow? Or should I just stick to the overflow on one side and a return on the other? Robert

09/03/2012, 04:25 AM	#3
Toadally Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Mount Holly, NC Posts: 986	I just finished setting up a system with the 700gph overflow. Keep in mind that it's really rated at 200 - 500gph. I used the Aqueon 3500 and it over pumped the overflow. I had to place a gate valve on the return to reduce the flow. So I think two returns would not be needed. __________________ _Michael "Who was the first person to look at a cow and say, "I think I'll squeeze these dangly things here, and drink whatever comes out?" Reef Aquarium Society of Charlotte (RASOC) Treasurer Current Tank Info: 57gal. Illuminata, Bubble Magus Skimmer, Tek Elite 6x39w, 40gal. Breeder, 2x A150w Kessil LED

09/03/2012, 03:52 AM	#2
cmantis Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: NYC / Philly Posts: 227	You could go with 2 1/2" that is what I did but depending on your return may require reducers.

09/06/2012, 10:26 AM	#4
CarlitosReef Registered Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Atlanta, Georgia Posts: 488	Curious don't mean to hijacked the thread but what type of bulkhead you went with? I have a 55g I'm planning in going with 1" bulkhead for my return and overflow. I was looking at the bulkhead from brs and they have different types one so I'm confuse. Also if you had to dial down with a valve on your return I think it would be best to have 2 returns to stress less your pump. Sent from my PC36100 using Tapatalk 2