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    Default Is DCT 6000 enough

    Need to purchase my pump for a 180 with 40 breeder sump. Will run through co2 reactor then tee off over the back. Head is probably less than 5 ft. Will also have a fx6 running. Running dual herbie overflow
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    Default Re: Is DCT 6000 enough

    No. I have two for my 120 with 29 gallon sump.

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    Default Re: Is DCT 6000 enough

    Tim,

    Looking at the flow graphics it appears it will pump about 800 gal/hr at 5 feet of head. I think it would probable be ok, but we know that 2 will be enough plus the security you receive by 100% backup in case the pump fails. $70 is a small price for the insurance.

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    Default Re: Is DCT 6000 enough

    I will bump up to the 8000. Good point about running 2 of them, but im also running a canister filter and two sponges.

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    Default Re: Is DCT 6000 enough

    I have 2 6000's for a 22g tank! Lol. Mind you, it's for a SW setup

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    Default Re: Is DCT 6000 enough

    Nice....i only ran a 1262 eheim on my 125 sw.

    Hopefulky someone chimes in, id lije to order today, or at least more opinions

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