Question regarding flow rates and overflows

**mrramsey** · 02-04-2013, 02:02 PM

Hi All~ Still looking for the next project. I do have a promising lead on a 120g 48x24x24 all glass with dual overflows, stand and sump. Needs a return pump though. I am waiting for additional details but how does one determine the appropriate size pump for the sump?

**Hardy85** · 02-04-2013, 02:13 PM

YOU TEASE SO MUCH... I need another tank set up / build thread to follow !!!!

Lol, good luck though

**mrramsey** · 02-04-2013, 02:20 PM

Dude - I swear so far all of the awesome tank deals I find I am like a day too late on. I will land one of these 120's yet.

**Cliff** · 02-04-2013, 02:41 PM

The answer to that can depend on a whole lot of other factors

The below two links should be able to help tho

http://saltwater.aquaticcommunity.co...umbing-basics/

http://saltwater.aquaticcommunity.co...e-sump-basics/

**mrramsey** · 02-05-2013, 06:00 PM

Thanks for the links Cliff. That is very detailed info you have on your site.

I think I have found a tank set up finally I have an offer of $250 in on a decent 75g with stand, 40 gal sump, overflow, protein skimmer and return pump.

**Cliff** · 02-05-2013, 07:52 PM

LOL, that's actually the SW blog which is a part of this forum

Are you going to be setting up a marine tank, or a fresh water tank ? I think you might have mentioned that before, but I can not remember for the life of me. But then again,... I can't remember what I had for breakfast right now either.