Is a Mag 9.5 enough?

CRASHJT · 04/12/2010, 06:11 AM

Is a mag 9.5 enough flow for a 90 gallon tank? Im not sure what Im going to end up with yet as far as corals etc. I also may split the return line for multiple returns and/or use something like the Ocean motion squid...Thoughts?

PDAlber · 04/12/2010, 06:29 AM

I have a 9.5 in my 90 and it is more than enough. I divert some of the flow through my reactors and may divert some more into the fuge.

reefvilla · 04/12/2010, 06:56 AM

I use a 9.5 on my 120 gallon.
You really don't want a lot of flow throught the sump...of course every system is different depending on what you are running.

Chris27 · 04/12/2010, 07:33 AM

That pump is perfect for your system.

RocketEngineer · 04/12/2010, 08:09 AM

CRASHJT, That pump is fine for the return pump for a sump on a 90g but you will need additional pumps/powerheads to provide the rest of the flow within the tank. Most systems work best with 40X+ turnover per hour within the tank. The flow through the sump is much lower (3X).

CRASHJT · 04/12/2010, 08:15 AM

Great! Thanks for all the replies, I was really looking into the squid for some random flow. The 90 I have is drilled with a corner overflow, I was thinking of running multiple returns over the back for better flow/current and either incorperating the return in the corner thats already there or doing away with it and pluging the hole. I am kinda concerned about breaking the syphon on that line there is no hole there currently I am paranoid about flooding the floor!

04/12/2010, 06:11 AM	#1
CRASHJT Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Tampa, Fl Posts: 357	Is a Mag 9.5 enough? Is a mag 9.5 enough flow for a 90 gallon tank? Im not sure what Im going to end up with yet as far as corals etc. I also may split the return line for multiple returns and/or use something like the Ocean motion squid...Thoughts?

04/12/2010, 08:09 AM	#5
RocketEngineer Space is big. Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Maryland Eastern Shore Posts: 3,226	CRASHJT, That pump is fine for the return pump for a sump on a 90g but you will need additional pumps/powerheads to provide the rest of the flow within the tank. Most systems work best with 40X+ turnover per hour within the tank. The flow through the sump is much lower (3X). __________________ -RocketEngineer "Knowledge is what you get when you read the directions, experience is what you get when you don't." - Unknown Current Tank Info: None Currently

04/12/2010, 06:29 AM	#2
PDAlber Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Boynton Beach, FL Posts: 504	I have a 9.5 in my 90 and it is more than enough. I divert some of the flow through my reactors and may divert some more into the fuge.

04/12/2010, 06:56 AM	#3
reefvilla Moved On Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Missouri Posts: 464	I use a 9.5 on my 120 gallon. You really don't want a lot of flow throught the sump...of course every system is different depending on what you are running.

04/12/2010, 07:33 AM	#4
Chris27 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 4,452	That pump is perfect for your system.

04/12/2010, 08:15 AM	#6
CRASHJT Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Tampa, Fl Posts: 357	Great! Thanks for all the replies, I was really looking into the squid for some random flow. The 90 I have is drilled with a corner overflow, I was thinking of running multiple returns over the back for better flow/current and either incorperating the return in the corner thats already there or doing away with it and pluging the hole. I am kinda concerned about breaking the syphon on that line there is no hole there currently I am paranoid about flooding the floor!