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03-02-2015, 01:32 PM
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Return Pump
So I'm going to be purchasing a return pump. They guys @ J&L recommended the Sicce Syncra. Anybody use these pumps?
I'm having a hard time figuring out what one to use; re head loss. I plan on running both tanks with one return pump. The top tank is about 4.5' from the sump in height. I'll measure it tonight. I also want to create a manifold, so I can plumb media reactors on the same pump output. Any idea which pump I should run? Syncra 1.0 - 251 GPH <-- don't think this will be suitable. Syncra 2.0 - 568 GPH Syncra 3.0 - 714 GPH 
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03-03-2015, 01:44 AM
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sump design
I received my skimmer today
 Now i'm trying to figure out what would be the best layout for my SUMP I haven't installed any baffles yet as I would like input. What do you guys think of this layout? Last edited by twisty; 03-03-2015 at 01:46 AM.
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03-03-2015, 03:21 AM
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A lot of people will prefer to have the fuge before the skimmer. That way the water isn't " too clean" for any macro algae or whatever you're wanting to grow in there.
Are you planning having any filter socks?
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03-03-2015, 03:33 AM
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I was planning on plumbing both drains into one output and running a filter sock on it.
I guess I could still do this and T-off the drain in two with ball valves; one to the fuge (lower flow) and the other to the skimmer section. I guess with this method I would just run the sock on the skimmer portion and not the fuge? Also my baffles are 10' high. From what i've seen the Fuge section has a higher baffle. does this make sense? Quote:
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03-10-2015, 06:32 PM
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Return Pump selection
I need to purchase a return pump.
Anybody have any experience with the Sicce Syncra pumps? the 4.0 pushes 900+ gph... Or the Eheim Universal 1262. I'm planning on using this pump as a return for both tanks... plus a manifold for reactors. Any input?
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