hob over flow

Discussion in 'Filters, Pumps, etc..' started by shecter, Jan 15, 2011.

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  1. shecter

    shecter Fire Shrimp

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    ok so im getting ready to get my sump/ refugium going. i need to know if i need a larger over flow than my tank requires because i have a skimmer thats for a 220 gal tank. ive been trying to find the gph requirement and output of my skimmer but cant seem to. its a coralife 220g.
     
    shecter, Jan 15, 2011
    shecter, Jan 15, 2011
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  2. steve wright

    steve wright Super Moderator

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    the skimmer you have is sold as requiring a 650 - 750 GPH pump to operate it

    hope that helps

    Steve
     
    steve wright, Jan 16, 2011
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  3. shecter

    shecter Fire Shrimp

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    ok so i need to supply that plus what i want for my fuge then right? and that should be around 100gph or so?
     
    shecter, Jan 16, 2011
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