return pump is it enough????

Discussion in 'General Reef Topics' started by x_davo_x, Oct 29, 2009.

to remove this notice and enjoy 3reef content with less ads. 3reef membership is free.

  1. x_davo_x

    x_davo_x Plankton

    Joined:
    Oct 20, 2009
    Messages:
    7
    huys guys just wanting to no if my current return pump is enough.
    i currently have a pump that does 4100lph on my 5x2x2 is this enough

    cheers dave
     
    x_davo_x, Oct 29, 2009
    x_davo_x, Oct 29, 2009
    #1

    2. Click Here!

  2. hydrojeff

    hydrojeff Montipora Capricornis

    Joined:
    Nov 18, 2008
    Messages:
    1,043
    Location:
    orange city,FL
    so you have a 150 gallon tank and a 1083 gph pump, yea you should be good for a return pump if thats what you are asking?
     
    hydrojeff, Oct 29, 2009
    hydrojeff, Oct 29, 2009
    #2
  3. Bunner

    Bunner Bubble Tip Anemone

    Joined:
    Jun 20, 2008
    Messages:
    684
    Location:
    Ontario, Canada
    i would say sure... but how far is it getting pumped? how many elbows does it go through? the head space, elbows, valves, distance etc all lower your total gph.
     
    Bunner, Oct 29, 2009
    Bunner, Oct 29, 2009
    #3