Thread: Sump flow, GPM?
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Old 06-05-2009, 04:56 PM
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Well, No micro bubbles in sump with all the flow. But, I tried to steal the skimmer off it, Not enough flow. I need to up the skimmer line size, 5/8" hose atleast, and downsize the tank outputs to Two 1/2" outlets instead of Two 3/4" outlets.

Like my other tanks, I hope to not have to use powerheads in the tank. maybe a Vortech or a Wavebox at most. Other pump is a Leakmas...ER AmpMaster 3000 LOL. Upgraded to new seal, so shouldnt leak.

I do have a mag 7 I bought to run the skimmer. And I was thinking of making a better air injector on the MAG intake. The Air injector on the skimmer is on the skimmer in/Pump out. Don't think it makes as good of bubbles??? ost skimmers I see have the air on the pump intake. Is there a way I could make a better air injector to go on the Sump return feed to the skimmer??? It's a cheap Red Sea Berlin Turbo skimmer. But it's going to have to do for AT LEAST a year. No way I can afford a BK or anytihing soon.
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