Great video. I think probably the hardest thing is figuring out pump output vs flow rate. Too much pump and not enough flow will drain the sump and possibly overflow your tank. I'm sure there is some place to find calculations on how to match pump rate vs flow rate
Yep. I meant to touch on that a little, but forgot. I’ve always tried getting an overflow rated at least 100 gph more than my pump’s rated gph and it’s served me well so far. Lol.
@@nextdooraquatics5013 yea I have been considering doing a small sump on my newly setup 125. But I think that's what is holding me back not sure how to match that up with a DIY sump.
@@razinfishes1918 understandable. As long as you over size the overflow, I think you’ll be good to go. I looked it up, the fresh water tank has a pump rated at 568 gph and an overflow rated up to 800 gph. The reef tank has a pump rated for about 500 gph and an overflow rated up to 600 gph. Both work well.
Great video. I think probably the hardest thing is figuring out pump output vs flow rate. Too much pump and not enough flow will drain the sump and possibly overflow your tank. I'm sure there is some place to find calculations on how to match pump rate vs flow rate
Yep. I meant to touch on that a little, but forgot. I’ve always tried getting an overflow rated at least 100 gph more than my pump’s rated gph and it’s served me well so far. Lol.
@@nextdooraquatics5013 yea I have been considering doing a small sump on my newly setup 125. But I think that's what is holding me back not sure how to match that up with a DIY sump.
@@razinfishes1918 understandable. As long as you over size the overflow, I think you’ll be good to go. I looked it up, the fresh water tank has a pump rated at 568 gph and an overflow rated up to 800 gph. The reef tank has a pump rated for about 500 gph and an overflow rated up to 600 gph. Both work well.
Great Info love the pace you take not so fast. Overflow more than pump? Then just dial back with a valve to match it?