Sump flow, GPM?

[banditpowdercoat]

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.

[Scavenger]

My 2 cents is, low flow through the sump allows the skimmer to grab more crap before it returns to tank. Just my opinion though.

[mark]

Nothing wrong with your sump return pump contributing to the overall turn over in your display.

Not that skimmers are 100% efficient but if stuff is missed the first time through, it's a loop so there's always next time.

[Pazil]

I have approx 2600 gph going through mine