dual overflow with closed loop...advise

DaveG99 · 04/18/2006, 04:17 PM

I just got an AGA 125 gallon aquarium. Its 72"x 18"x 22". I have a genx pcx30 982gph external pump that I am going to run next to my sump. I plan on bringing the return lines back through the over flows and into the tank. I have no experience wth this so I have to ask how many pvc nozzles should I have for this pump. Should I just have two or should I "T" them off and have four? Is 982 gallons per hour strong enough to pump through four nozzles and still make good water movement? If you have any pics of your cloosed loop setups that would be great.

jer77 · 04/18/2006, 04:28 PM

I have a mag9.5 on a manifold system with four outlets. The flow isn't that good out the outlets. I have a 75 gallon RR tank. I made both holes in the bottom into drains. I would suggest a stronger pump, especially for a 125 gallon.

DaveG99 · 04/18/2006, 05:25 PM

Also what size piping do you people use? And can you get plastic valves at home depot? Thanks for your replies

04/18/2006, 04:17 PM	#1
DaveG99 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Forney Texas Posts: 1,597	dual overflow with closed loop...advise I just got an AGA 125 gallon aquarium. Its 72"x 18"x 22". I have a genx pcx30 982gph external pump that I am going to run next to my sump. I plan on bringing the return lines back through the over flows and into the tank. I have no experience wth this so I have to ask how many pvc nozzles should I have for this pump. Should I just have two or should I "T" them off and have four? Is 982 gallons per hour strong enough to pump through four nozzles and still make good water movement? If you have any pics of your cloosed loop setups that would be great.

04/18/2006, 04:28 PM	#2
jer77 Phish Lover Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 2,642	I have a mag9.5 on a manifold system with four outlets. The flow isn't that good out the outlets. I have a 75 gallon RR tank. I made both holes in the bottom into drains. I would suggest a stronger pump, especially for a 125 gallon. __________________ - Jonny -, 120g 5 Year Old Reef w/ SPS, BTA, Zoos & some Softies. 40g Frag Tank. 40g Sump. Super Reef Octopus XP 3000 External Cone Skimmer. 250W Radiums. TaoTronics LED. PanWorld 200PS w/SQWD

04/18/2006, 05:25 PM	#3
DaveG99 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Forney Texas Posts: 1,597	Also what size piping do you people use? And can you get plastic valves at home depot? Thanks for your replies