sump question

ace2002 · 09/05/2006, 07:34 PM

I have a 65 gal tank set up the pump I have is rated at 650gph internally and going through my return is my UV sterilizer I do not have enough water flow if I use an external pump like a mak4 can I come out of the sump over and down to the mak4 then to return through the UV then in bottom of tank will this setup on a y lock line give me enough flow

kraze3 · 09/05/2006, 07:41 PM

Ok im a little confused.

What I recommend is if you are looking for more flow thru your tank then either get some powerheads or set up a closed loop. Most dont recommend a large gph being pushed thru the sump.

Avi · 09/05/2006, 07:55 PM

The gph pumped through a UV-sterilizer is critical to its effectiveness. First, check to see what the maximum gph your UV-sterilizer is rated for and under no circumstances exceed that number no matter how it's plumbed.

This gadget might help you figure out the possibilities with your gear, your plumbing configuration and your Mag4 water pump:

http://www.reefcentral.com/calc/hlc2.php

09/05/2006, 07:34 PM	#1
ace2002 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: ALABAMA Posts: 9	sump question I have a 65 gal tank set up the pump I have is rated at 650gph internally and going through my return is my UV sterilizer I do not have enough water flow if I use an external pump like a mak4 can I come out of the sump over and down to the mak4 then to return through the UV then in bottom of tank will this setup on a y lock line give me enough flow

09/05/2006, 07:55 PM	#3
Avi Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Westchester County, NY Posts: 7,327	The gph pumped through a UV-sterilizer is critical to its effectiveness. First, check to see what the maximum gph your UV-sterilizer is rated for and under no circumstances exceed that number no matter how it's plumbed. This gadget might help you figure out the possibilities with your gear, your plumbing configuration and your Mag4 water pump: http://www.reefcentral.com/calc/hlc2.php __________________ I'd keep the whole ocean if my den were big enough Current Tank Info: 120 gallon reef with 210 lbs. of live rock, Aqua-C EV180 Skimmer, Aquactinic double 250W MH with blue plus t5 support; 58 gallon freshwater planted tank using CO2 and T5s; 30-gallon cube with a few fancy goldfish; and a 110 gallon FOWLR

09/05/2006, 07:41 PM	#2
kraze3 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: RI Posts: 2,373	Ok im a little confused. What I recommend is if you are looking for more flow thru your tank then either get some powerheads or set up a closed loop. Most dont recommend a large gph being pushed thru the sump.