sump return

[ard]

hi...i got a 5x2x2 tank with 48"sump.....would an ocean runner 2500 be man enough for this,as a sump return????

paul

[philworrall]

I think that would be just fine Paul.

HTH

Cheers

[simon garratt]

Personnally id be looking more towards a 3.5 minimum for that size tank. after head loss on a 2.5, your only looking at around 1900lph if your lucky.

regards

Si.

[Phil]

You also need to consider if you have sufficient capacity in the weir(s) to be able to get that much water through

Phil

[jimmy911]

the 2500 will do the job mate but i agree the 3500 would be a lot better i see your looking at halides with them babies running the more water movment the better, algae prevention wise mate and a 3500 would definatly aid that, thats what i use

[hemel reefer]

You also need to consider if you have sufficient capacity in the weir(s) to be able to get that much water through

Phil

Is their a way of calculating the amount of flow though a wier??
I am thinking of going for a 5*2*2 (maybe bigger!?!?!) and i only wont to run 1 wier but i would like it as small as possible.
I was planning on buying a Ocean runner 6500, what size pipe/weir would i need??