Return for chiller tee off to skimmer

[bloodlamb]

hi,

I'm getting a new 4x2x2. For the sump I already have a 1262 for the main return. For the chiller I have another 1262 (with a return to the tank) and will tee of some flow for the skimmer. This design is recommended by my tank maker.

Do you people think that the flow rate will be enough for the skimmer (a macro not sure of the model)? Or I will be better off connecting a FR to it and get a delicated pump for the skimmer?

[lightningstrike]

IMHO, i feel it is better to get a delicate pump to serve ur skimmer needs.

[Clownfish]

y make urself so troublesome?

just get another pump for ur skimmer

in this way, u do not hav to do the tee-off, n u do not have to worry abt reduced flowrate to the chiller n reduced power to drive ur skimmer

[Reefbum]

y make urself so troublesome?

just get another pump for ur skimmer

in this way, u do not hav to do the tee-off, n u do not have to worry abt reduced flowrate to the chiller n reduced power to drive ur skimmer

Sorry but is it better for chiiler to have a less powerful flowrate so that it won't kck in too often?

[bloodlamb]

The pump to the chiller might be too powerful (ehiem 1262) that is why I am getting the tee off. My tank maker was sure that it could be done I'm not so convinced so I want to know how the others have done it. The chiller will be a Resun 640l. The skimmer is ASF300.

[Angel]

Get a dedicate pump for your chiller is the ideal approach.