Pump size - Aquarium Advice

j.heiser · 08-12-2008, 12:36 AM

I just started a 90 gallon reef tank and I'm slowly adding live rock and cleaners now. The pump I am currently using makes too much noise and I need to replace it. What is the recommended flow rate I should buy? I am using a submersible pump and it is placed in my sump.

ccCapt · 08-12-2008, 09:17 AM

It depends on the flow rate of your overflow. If you have a 600 gph overflow, you want to match that with a pump that will give you slightly less than 600 gph after head loss.

08-12-2008, 12:36 AM	#1
j.heiser Aquarium Advice Newbie Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 4	Pump size I just started a 90 gallon reef tank and I'm slowly adding live rock and cleaners now. The pump I am currently using makes too much noise and I need to replace it. What is the recommended flow rate I should buy? I am using a submersible pump and it is placed in my sump.

08-12-2008, 09:17 AM	#2
ccCapt SW 10 & Over Community Mentor Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Northeast PA Posts: 1,845 Images: 3	It depends on the flow rate of your overflow. If you have a 600 gph overflow, you want to match that with a pump that will give you slightly less than 600 gph after head loss. __________________ 125g reef See My Tank Info Check out The build project /Larry

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