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djnzlab1 · 03-28-2008, 05:52 PM

HI,
WHen I set up my returns I used mostly water grade 3/4 in pvc to construct a simple return (L) at the tank and put a smaller nipple fitting on the pvc connected to 5/8 tubing to the pump ,maybe it time to mod that return to a larger 1 inch set up, this would really prevent build up.
a worthy project that dosen't require a huge chunk of money.
Doug
When my water flow decreased with time my tanks started to show problems with alage and water flow, I thought i was over feeding, but it was all flow related.

03-28-2008, 05:52 PM	#4 (permalink)
djnzlab1 Aiptasia Anemone Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Va Beach, Va Posts: 567 Karma: 217	MAybe its time to use 1 in tubing HI, WHen I set up my returns I used mostly water grade 3/4 in pvc to construct a simple return (L) at the tank and put a smaller nipple fitting on the pvc connected to 5/8 tubing to the pump ,maybe it time to mod that return to a larger 1 inch set up, this would really prevent build up. a worthy project that dosen't require a huge chunk of money. Doug When my water flow decreased with time my tanks started to show problems with alage and water flow, I thought i was over feeding, but it was all flow related. _________ 55 GAL OP, 37 GAL SEA HORSE TANK, 5 CLARKI, 2 MARRONS,2 SERPANT STAR,1 RANDALL PISTOL,NUMEROUS HERMITS,2 SKUNKS, 4 PEPERMINT,1 ANAEMONE, SEVERAL SOFT CORALS, 2 ADULT W/C SEA HORSES,8 CHROMIS. 1 B 1 LM BLEEMY,1 WATCHMAN,1 TRUE PERCULA, 2 TANGs, 1 gold angel 1 ROYAL BEAUTY. 1 20 GAL SUMP WITH 1skimmer, 1 fluidized sand filter, REFORGIUM, AND DSB IN MAIN AND SUMP, right handed hermits.