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Return pumps for a 60g cube


CJohnson

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3 to 5 times tank volume per hour is a good rule of thumb (don't forget to account for head loss due to the height difference between your sump and tank and also plumbing losses from right angle turns, etc.) I've always had very good luck with the E-heim pumps: a 1260 would be just about right for a tank that size. The Tunze pumps are good too.

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All good suggestions. And everything wryknow said.

Here is a good article for you to familiarize yourself with. You don't want to have your return pump where it will outrun your drains it's bad juju. You have not said how many returns and how many drains your tank has. That is important info.

http://www.reefaquarium.com/2012/aquarium-plumbing-basics/

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