Return Pump

[jprice]

i have a 210 gallon saltwater reef and fish tank with a 75 gallon sump . I am using a Mag 18 as my return pump and it don't seem to have very strong flow back into my tank . Does anyone have any suggestions on  getting better flow back into my tank , I think the Mag 18 is not enough .

 

[Mike R]

A Mag 18 is pretty beastly.  It can move quite a bit of water and handle a fair amount of head pressure.  Have you inspected the impeller to ensure it's in good working order?  A Mag 18 should have no trouble turning over your total water volume at least 6 times every hour. What size plumbing are you using for your return?

 

[jprice]

It's 3/4 and T's off to both overflows - I have not inspected the impeller 

 

[jccaclimber]

How are those T`s set up?  That's not a huge line and some ways of doing T's are higher loss than others.

 

[jprice]

Here is a picture , think I need to redo it a put a YView attachment 1273

 

[jccaclimber]

That would help, yes.  I also don't like sharp 90's in my plumbing if they can be avoided.