Correct gph return pump?

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  1. ezz1r

    ezz1r Feather Star

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    What would be a good pump return for this setup VertecIn II 100 on a 90g Oceanic BF?

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  2. 2in10

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    A pump that run no more than ~10 times your sumps volume at 4 foot head.
     
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    2in10 thanks brother so in my case i purchased a ProFlex Model 4 Sump - 2200 gph is their a calculator to determine volume @ 4 foot?

    I'm sure it exist.

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    How much water does the sump hold? You want a return pump that moves 10 times that at 4 foot head.

    If the sumps volume is 20 gallon then the pump should be rated at 200gph at 4 foot head.
     
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    Got it thank you 2in10 appreciate the info brother...

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