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Unread 01/01/2022, 06:42 PM   #1
ScubaKris97
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Redundant returns?

New to the group, thanks for info in advance. Building 90 g reef tank with Reef Octopus INT 150 skimmer. Plumbing it for two returns with one way valves so I always have a back up, but popular marine aquarium store near me says it's not necessary. Is having a redundant return overkill? Looking at VerioS, but not decided.


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Unread 01/02/2022, 08:37 AM   #2
Vinny Kreyling
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Two returns are popular in larger tanks but I've never heard of a valve being used inline as a backup. They are used to balance the flow back into the tank. IMHO it's a waste of money to shut down a return line.
Varios is a good pump.


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Unread 01/02/2022, 05:17 PM   #3
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Thanks, appreciated!


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