I just looked it up and a ViaAqua 2600 puts out 400gph at 4' and about 350gph at 4.5' which is what I am looking for, guess I found my pump! I would go with a mag 5 but they get to hot, I have heard..
Overflow has been shipped.
Now what pump should I use if I am using about 4 foot of vinyl tubing running to a PVC J-tube as the return? I really want to use a ViaAqua as I love these pumps, bu I am open to other inputs on pumps.
Will vinyl tubing work just the same? Because I can get that with my big shipment from Drs. and save on shipping. DO you have an pictures of your plumbing rkaragozler?
P.S. Just placed my order for 1x 700gph overflow kit, with matching glass-holes.com t-shirt ;)
Thanks everyone for the replies. I hav drawn out sketches and this is what the piping will look like to and from the tank (they will be mimics of each other).
From Overflow to sump: Overflow box > 90 degree elbow > 36" straight tube > 90 degree elbow > 10" straight tube into sump
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Ok, so I have a 36 Gallon Bow Front, I want it to be a SPS tank. Now the problem is I don't know how much flow I sould have in the tank. Here are some of my questions.
1.) I plan on ordering a overflow kit from glass-holes they have a nano rated up to 300gph, and a 700gph one which would be...