Help determining gph ?

toomuch420 · Aug 12, 2014

187 gal display about 4' from pump to bulkheads,
Wanna make a manifold to also
Power
25 watt uv
1/4 chiller
Carbon reactor,
Phosban reactor,
Calcium reactor?
And skimmer if possible ?
So after all that have no clue what size pump I should get or need.
Anyone have equation for this?
Or just opinions/thoughts would also help.
About to pull trigger on pump
Just wanna see if I'm any where close

newtothis · Aug 12, 2014

Reeflo, fluval sp4 or sp6, laguna2400, WB hy10000 or better is what comes to mind

newtothis · Aug 12, 2014

What pump do you have brewing in your mind already?

BeanMachine · Aug 12, 2014

newtothis said:

I would get the SP6 just in case if it will fit. SP4 might be a bit underpowered if you plan to run all those components. I have the 4 and its running my returns (4'), frag tank (4'), carbon reactor, and another outlet for something else in the future.

Six2seven · Aug 12, 2014

Ive been seeing those fluval pumps more and more. They are super quiet and really strong.

toomuch420 · Aug 12, 2014

Was contemplating
After hearing nothing but bad about jabeo

Either
Laguna 4200
Or fluval sp6

newtothis · Aug 12, 2014

Fluval and laguna is all under the Hagen brand...either one is going to give you powr.

toomuch420 · Aug 12, 2014

newtothis said:

Agreed!
Was just wondering of my size pump is accurate or overboard?
Obviously want as little watts as possible

newtothis · Aug 12, 2014

I could be wrong but laguna draw the least amount with that kind of flow and cheaper too..You building another tank?

BeanMachine · Aug 12, 2014

Although I think the Laguna MaxFlo and Fluval SP series are comparible, the Fluval is specifically designed for saltwater. GCarroll would know the answer to that hehe

Plus I think with the Laguna you will need to buy the stand for it, and I've read Schnitzel posts saying the Laguna uses barb fittings as opposed to the SP series the in and out is threaded.

I own the SP4 and its been running about 6 months, no issues and its pretty quiet given its size and it produces the flow is says it does.

toomuch420 · Aug 12, 2014

newtothis said:

Sold 150 gal
Setting up 187 gal
To house everything from my 90
Choice items from dads
60 an 50 gal.
Then selling the
90
60
50 gal
Trying to use less watts
And gain More space.
Lol

toomuch420 · Aug 12, 2014

Thx Cody
But everyone thinks/agrees
3434gph is enough?

Uv
Chiller
Duel 1" returns
Carbon reactor
Phosban reactor
Plus frag tank

After reading not gonna tee off calcium reactor
Need to b able to shut off the feed pump 4 that via apex

BeanMachine · Aug 12, 2014

I use the SP4, don't have a UV or chiller though but the SP4 is plenty for the rest you are describing so I think the SP6 pump would be more than sufficient.

solitude127 · Aug 12, 2014

I think the sp6 will be enough but how will determine how much flow is going through the UV or chiller since those have specific flow requirements?

toomuch420 · Aug 12, 2014

solitude127 said:

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"

BeanMachine · Aug 12, 2014

toomuch420 said:

The needle wheel (example) in the skimmer pump is the reason why the skimmer produces bubbles so not sure that is gonna work.

solitude127 · Aug 12, 2014

BeanMachine said:

Maybe it's a recirculating skimmer?

BeanMachine · Aug 12, 2014

I'm not familiar with flow meters but this may work? http://www.bluezooaquatics.com/productdetailas.asp?did=5&pid=2106&cid=319

BeanMachine · Aug 12, 2014

solitude127 said:

Don't you still need to create the bubbles somehow? Even if it recirculates the water back through the body?

toomuch420 · Aug 12, 2014

Ok so looking like
Skimmer
And cal reactor
Are gonna need there own pumps.
So sp4 or sp6 ?
Also I can adjust ball valve for chiller and uv
Then put outlet in a measured container to determine gph for each

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