Need pump and flow help?

k9asia · 05/17/2008, 08:06 AM

I am in early planning of a 300 LPS and softie Reef. I would like help with pump and flow sugestion. First let me say i Really like sequence pumps. I would like to use a Snapper as main return with two seaswirls and two Vetocity T4 on a closed loop, split by 4 each, (pumps most likelky to small) I would then need another small pump to feed skimmer and fuge.

My second set up would be a dart for main return 2 seaswirl and also feed my Reeflo 250 and chiller/fuge off the dart. With two snappers or 1 snapper on 1 T4 each split by 4, these will be on CL and turned off in the evenning, for less flow for night time feedings. The ? is set up 1 not enough flow and 2 or 3 too much for LPS and Softies?

Also what light set up. 4 150 HQI w/T5 or 3 250 HQI w/T5? Tank will be 96L x 30 W x 24T w/ 50 fuge, 50gal reservoir, 75 sump and 50RO/DI tanks for total of around 525 gal.
Thanks in advance....

k9asia · 05/17/2008, 02:38 PM

bump?

k9asia · 05/17/2008, 09:03 PM

No large tank owners with suggestions

Jflip2002 · 05/17/2008, 09:50 PM

You can use the snapper if you wish. I can recommend NOT using it as a return pump though. You don twant that much flow going through the pump. An Eheim 1262 should be a great return pump.

I would use a Dart, personally. You'll appreciate the extra flow. You can always divert it away from the corals. I wouldnt go less than a Dart on a 300g, and that still isnt much flow.

Seaswirls are known for their motors going bad. Look into wavyseas, though pricier.

Theres some input =)

k9asia · 05/18/2008, 12:06 PM

Thanks, 1 snapper to main 2 sea swirls w/ chiller off it, 1 snapper on CL split 4 ways and another snapper split 4 ways. Total 3 snapper at less than 100 watts each would be good economicaly and provide plenty of flow i think? i might still need a pump to supply the skimmer and fuge?

05/17/2008, 08:06 AM	#1
k9asia Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: california Posts: 182	Need pump and flow help? I am in early planning of a 300 LPS and softie Reef. I would like help with pump and flow sugestion. First let me say i Really like sequence pumps. I would like to use a Snapper as main return with two seaswirls and two Vetocity T4 on a closed loop, split by 4 each, (pumps most likelky to small) I would then need another small pump to feed skimmer and fuge. My second set up would be a dart for main return 2 seaswirl and also feed my Reeflo 250 and chiller/fuge off the dart. With two snappers or 1 snapper on 1 T4 each split by 4, these will be on CL and turned off in the evenning, for less flow for night time feedings. The ? is set up 1 not enough flow and 2 or 3 too much for LPS and Softies? Also what light set up. 4 150 HQI w/T5 or 3 250 HQI w/T5? Tank will be 96L x 30 W x 24T w/ 50 fuge, 50gal reservoir, 75 sump and 50RO/DI tanks for total of around 525 gal. Thanks in advance....

05/17/2008, 09:50 PM	#4
Jflip2002 Eagles & Tigers Fan Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 3,543	You can use the snapper if you wish. I can recommend NOT using it as a return pump though. You don twant that much flow going through the pump. An Eheim 1262 should be a great return pump. I would use a Dart, personally. You'll appreciate the extra flow. You can always divert it away from the corals. I wouldnt go less than a Dart on a 300g, and that still isnt much flow. Seaswirls are known for their motors going bad. Look into wavyseas, though pricier. Theres some input =) __________________ I hate cheap powerheads. Current Tank Info: 40g Breeder

05/17/2008, 02:38 PM	#2
k9asia Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: california Posts: 182	bump?

05/17/2008, 09:03 PM	#3
k9asia Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: california Posts: 182	No large tank owners with suggestions

05/18/2008, 12:06 PM	#5
k9asia Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: california Posts: 182	Thanks, 1 snapper to main 2 sea swirls w/ chiller off it, 1 snapper on CL split 4 ways and another snapper split 4 ways. Total 3 snapper at less than 100 watts each would be good economicaly and provide plenty of flow i think? i might still need a pump to supply the skimmer and fuge?