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I just purchased a 75 gallon tank last week from Petco during their dollar-per-gallon sale. I also grabbed a 40g breeder to use as a sump. I originally planned to put the sump under the stand. After much research and thinking about different possibilities, I think it makes more sense to put the sump in the basement directly below the 75 gallon. This is where I have my RODI machine and storage container, which will make water changes much simpler and hopefully remove the possibility of spills on our hardwood floor upstairs. With that being said, I will obviously need a stronger return pump in the sump. I want to make sure I'm going to get enough flow through the sump. My goal is 300-350 gph. I've had very good luck in the past with the Mag-drive return pumps so I've been leaning that direction for this build. I'm looking at the Mag-Drive will have about 8-10 feet of vertical plumbing, plus 2 90s, a T, and possibly 6-8 feet of horizontal plumping. It looks like this pump is rated for 570 gph at 10' of head. Am I looking at this correct? According to everything I am reading, this pump should have plenty of flow for my setup.
Also, the pump has 3/4" fittings, so does it make sense to use 3/4" PVC for my entire return line?
Thanks in advance for your help!
Also, the pump has 3/4" fittings, so does it make sense to use 3/4" PVC for my entire return line?
Thanks in advance for your help!