jacqur
This is why I don't surf.
I agree with Mike on the 3000 gph challenge. I don't have a closed loop on my AGA 120 gal. I use all 4 returns as drains. (2) 1" and (2) 3/4" to feed my sump and then my Dolphin returns to my OM and the (4) 1" outlets and the 1" bypass come over the back of the tank. Even using all 4 returns as drains, and cutting all the teeth out of my overflow combs so they are essentially just weirs, I have a problem with the water level in my tank getting too high. I estimate I'm pushing about 2500 gph into the tank. Overflows just can't handle all that flow.
So the closed loop is definitely the best solution. You can use a small pump like a Iwaki or a little giant as your return from the sump. With the closed loop you can theoretically manage as much flow as you choose.
Good luck.
So the closed loop is definitely the best solution. You can use a small pump like a Iwaki or a little giant as your return from the sump. With the closed loop you can theoretically manage as much flow as you choose.
Good luck.
