Question: 120g tank but what return I need?

[xxtommytomxx]

Hello guys I have another question .... I have 4 hose behind my 120g tank 2 drain and 2 return, the 2 drain are 2 inch hole and the return are 3/4 hole on the return holes I have 2 head in both holes. I have a 2 pump with me and have try both of them but some reason I'm not getting flow .... Model rio 3100 and other one is 12b e160713 utility pump....  And using flex tube from Home Depot on the return side..... Need help why I not getting good flow  or any good pressure 

Edited November 29, 2015 by xxtommytomxx

[Guest]

Rio pump should give you a decent flow, but i am not sure about the 12be160713 pump  which you are talking about ? Try going for a DC controllable pump which is so much cheaper nowsaday or the trusted ehiem pump. D

 

 

[xxtommytomxx]

Rio pump should give you a decent flow, but i am not sure about the 12be160713 pump  which you are talking about ? Try going for a DC controllable pump which is so much cheaper nowsaday or the trusted ehiem pump. D

 

 

Rio 900gph pump should work fine for me? some reason its not pushing hard is it because i have 1 hose to (Y) to 2 hole with 4 head ? should i change it to 2 head and take off the other 2 to see if it pushing? because when i put my hand in the water i dont really feel any flow ? 

[xxtommytomxx]

or should i just use that to get the water moving and add gyre xf150 powerhead to get flow? because i planning to save up for a use one or a good deal for the gyre xf150

[josephwzr]

return pump usually not for flow, you will need a wave maker.

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[xxtommytomxx]

return pump usually not for flow, you will need a wave maker.

 

 

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never knew lol ! So I should used the Rio 900gph just to move the water around and use a wavemaker to get good flow ? 

[josephwzr]

Rio use for returning water from sump to main tank. Wave maker for flow in tank

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[xxtommytomxx]

Rio use for returning water from sump to main tank. Wave maker for flow in tank

 

 

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thank! Now I need to find me a gyre xf150 or should I get the gyre xf130 hmmmm

[kohanson]

You can try 2 Jebao Rw series wave maker which I think is adequate for my tank. Not sure for the maxspect gyre though.