SpeckledGrouper
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I am slowly working on upgrading my 180g to a 250g.
The 180g is run on a Iwaki 70RLT, except for the skimmer, which has it's own pump, no problems, no algae, everything is perfect. It has two U tube overflows and one CPR.
The 250g is drilled and has one overflow in the back center. I was planning to use the same pump or get a Blueline HD70 or a Panworld 200PS. Now everybody is telling me that is not enough pump......And in addition to a pressure pump, I'll need a circulation pump like a Dart, Barracuda or Hammerhead.
Do I need a closed loop???? Can I not just buy a bigger pump like a Panworld 250PS and run everything? 2 Pumps? That is going to cost a fortune in electricity! BTW, everything will be under the stand, no basement or fishroom here.
How much flow do I need? Right now the tank has two bulkheads in the back about 8" from the top and there are 2 holes drilled in the rim (acrylic), that's not very much, is it?
Please let me know what you think.
The 180g is run on a Iwaki 70RLT, except for the skimmer, which has it's own pump, no problems, no algae, everything is perfect. It has two U tube overflows and one CPR.
The 250g is drilled and has one overflow in the back center. I was planning to use the same pump or get a Blueline HD70 or a Panworld 200PS. Now everybody is telling me that is not enough pump......And in addition to a pressure pump, I'll need a circulation pump like a Dart, Barracuda or Hammerhead.
Do I need a closed loop???? Can I not just buy a bigger pump like a Panworld 250PS and run everything? 2 Pumps? That is going to cost a fortune in electricity! BTW, everything will be under the stand, no basement or fishroom here.
How much flow do I need? Right now the tank has two bulkheads in the back about 8" from the top and there are 2 holes drilled in the rim (acrylic), that's not very much, is it?
Please let me know what you think.
