yachtdr22
03/16/2012, 12:30 PM
I have a 125 Reef with a 30 gal Ref.
I have Live Rock in the Ref.
The current return plumbing consists of 3/4" PVC split to 2 that each have 2 discharges. (1 split to 2 split to 4) The returns are 2) 1 1/2
The current Pump is a Dannar 1800 GPH. Above the pump is a check valve, then above that is a T that diverts to a ball valve that goes back into the sump (Upstream of the live rock section)?
The ball valve is set at about 1/2 so it looks like part of the water returns to the tank and part recirculates to the sump.
Is the return w/ ball valve necessary? I would like to reduce the size of the pump if I can. I was hoping to keep the valve closed and go to a Ocean Runner 2500 (625gph)
Any thoughts or ideas??
As always,
Thanks for the help!!!
I have Live Rock in the Ref.
The current return plumbing consists of 3/4" PVC split to 2 that each have 2 discharges. (1 split to 2 split to 4) The returns are 2) 1 1/2
The current Pump is a Dannar 1800 GPH. Above the pump is a check valve, then above that is a T that diverts to a ball valve that goes back into the sump (Upstream of the live rock section)?
The ball valve is set at about 1/2 so it looks like part of the water returns to the tank and part recirculates to the sump.
Is the return w/ ball valve necessary? I would like to reduce the size of the pump if I can. I was hoping to keep the valve closed and go to a Ocean Runner 2500 (625gph)
Any thoughts or ideas??
As always,
Thanks for the help!!!