Help determining gph ?

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That was my next post!
Also was wanting to try get skimmer hooked up off a tee valve.
Want 1 pump running whole dt plus tiny frag tank 19"x19" x6"
Something to consider went utilizing one pump for entire setup is pump failure. .so consider having a backup pump readily available ..
 

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I got some smaller pumps
But if I buy new sp6 and it fails
Super pissed!
What's best recirculating skimmer?
 

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I got some smaller pumps
But if I buy new sp6 and it fails
Super pissed!
What's best recirculating skimmer?
EuroReef are great but the pumps on them aren't as efficient as some of the new pumps

Edit - ReefDynamics formaly known as EuroReef
 
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Chillers flow isn't that critical, they usually recommend something Like 500-2000gph, or something like that. As long as u have a decent ball valve to adjust the output on ur manifold, u should be fine.

I have the sp6 on my tank, and it's a beast. I plumbed it legit, with all 1.25" PVC. I think that helped reduced head loss, so the flow is insane. I have it running my calcium reactor and a gfo reactor, still plenty of flow left over.
 
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