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Discussion in 'Filters, Pumps, etc..' started by LoJack, Dec 20, 2011.

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  1. LoJack

    LoJack Sea Dragon

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    It will be a 150 Gallon tank with 150 Gallon sump.

    Return pump is a Reeflo Dart.

    I'm using the Bean animal concept (3 drains ... 2 in use, 1 as emergency back up)

    Will I need 2" Diameter bulkheads and pipe ?

    Will 1.5" be big enough?

    Thanks
     
    LoJack, Dec 20, 2011
    LoJack, Dec 20, 2011
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  2. coylee_17

    coylee_17 Fire Goby

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    1.5" pipe flows about 2100 gph and 2" is about 3300 gph. That should help. Sorry don't have the gph of a dart on hand.
     
    coylee_17, Dec 20, 2011
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  3. LoJack

    LoJack Sea Dragon

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    Its 3600 GPH at 0 head. Its approx 2400 GPH at 8 feet of head which is approx what I should have.

    Thanks for the info, sounds like dual 1.5" will be plenty
     
    LoJack, Dec 20, 2011
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  4. coylee_17

    coylee_17 Fire Goby

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    Glad I could help. Def looking forward to some pics of this new setup!
     
    coylee_17, Dec 20, 2011
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