about running multiple things off of the return pump

[Waxxiemann]

Right now I use my return pump to run my refugium as well as regular return duty.

I want to plumb in my fluadized reactor to be able to loose one pump. Are there any issues I need to think about in terms of irradic flow to the fluadized rector when I make adjustments to the refugium flow?


Any input or pointers is appreciated.
Waxx.

[erics3000]

What is the fluaguae@$#d for?

[Waxxiemann]

phos removal media.

[cloudjockey]

lol, I run multiple items off my main return. I have no problem. I have valves on everything to controll the flow.

[Scuba_Steve]

Does it need a specific amount of flow? If you mess with another valve, it may increase or decrease flow, but i dont see that being to big of a problem.

[reefkeeperrut]

you'll be fine as long as your pump can handle extra duties. I run calcium reactor, phosban reactor and carbon reactor with my primary return.

[erics3000]

Thanks guys

Reefkeeperrut

Do you have any pics of your return setup? Thansk in advance..

[TheMcs]

Should be fine. If you're running a lot of pipe/hose & elbows you might want to look into a pressure based pump rather than a flow based pump. Pressure pumps aren't as efficient, but don't lose much to head loss.

[Waxxiemann]

Yeah, it's a mag 9. I'll only need like 100 gph tops for the phos. I want to also run an MTC ozone reactor in the near future as well so I'll probably move up to a mag 12.

thanks for the help guys.