Zach72202
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So I just got my 120G (48x24x24) setup and the whole system is routed and holds water, but I have run into an issue. I have two overflows in each corner that come together into one 3/4" tube which that one tube flows into the sump. They go through a ball valve, which is wide open, but it seems my pump pumps water back to the tank faster than it can flow in.
I have done some research on this pump, as I bought this system used and the pump had come with it, and what I have found is that it is a 1200 GPH flow pump. To me this seems like mega overkill and I feel the best way to get around this is to buy a smaller pump, as with overflows it will not overflow the sump, but what size should I be looking for? Maybe 600-800 GPH? And could I use really any pump as long as it fits in the sump and is submersible?
I am assuming this pump worked for the previous person since they used 1" PVC and I am using 3/4" flex tube, reason being I plan to make a new stand for the tank within at least 2 years, so I want to have "wiggle room" to move the sump around. I might even replace the sump eventually anyways, just not in the budget currently.
I have done some research on this pump, as I bought this system used and the pump had come with it, and what I have found is that it is a 1200 GPH flow pump. To me this seems like mega overkill and I feel the best way to get around this is to buy a smaller pump, as with overflows it will not overflow the sump, but what size should I be looking for? Maybe 600-800 GPH? And could I use really any pump as long as it fits in the sump and is submersible?
I am assuming this pump worked for the previous person since they used 1" PVC and I am using 3/4" flex tube, reason being I plan to make a new stand for the tank within at least 2 years, so I want to have "wiggle room" to move the sump around. I might even replace the sump eventually anyways, just not in the budget currently.