HOW BIG OF A RETURN PUMP?

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satchmofish
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HOW BIG OF A RETURN PUMP?

Post by satchmofish »

i need a return pump for my 72 bf. how many gal per hr.? whats the best?
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sb1227
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Post by sb1227 »

I use a mag 9.5 on my 75. I would say with the piping and such, it prob. has 800 or 850 gph coming out at the return. Maybe a little more, but it does pretty good.
Beaver
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Post by Beaver »

I am like Sue mag 9.5 plumbed thru 1.5" pvc also a 75tank\30sump...
NM354
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Post by NM354 »

I run a mag 12 on my 75.
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