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    Default Help with tank turn-over rate

    I'm interested in finding out what is the best rate of turn over for Discus? Current build is a 245 display with a 180 basement sump. Also looking for recommendations on a return pump that will handle 12' of head pressure. I've been considering a Reeflow Sword tail

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    Default Re: Help with tank turn-over rate

    generally speaking 5-10 times the volume of the aquarium is considered a good turn over , however it has been my experience that pump ratings are optimistic at best .
    also , why make your sump in the basement and pump that water 12 feet up , that takes a lot of power and $$.
    i made my sumps right under the tank with an overflow to the waste in the basement so there can never be a flood in the living room .
    my 2 c'
    BTW i used grundfoss 3 speed circulating pumps ,....quiet and use little current .

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    Default Re: Help with tank turn-over rate

    Quote Originally Posted by Cove Beach View Post
    I'm interested in finding out what is the best rate of turn over for Discus? Current build is a 245 display with a 180 basement sump. Also looking for recommendations on a return pump that will handle 12' of head pressure. I've been considering a Reeflow Sword tail
    Is the piping 12 feet straight up?
    Long time fish nerd... just getting started with Discus and I am starting to realize how little I know!

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    Default Re: Help with tank turn-over rate

    Quote Originally Posted by klr-dude View Post
    generally speaking 5-10 times the volume of the aquarium is considered a good turn over , however it has been my experience that pump ratings are optimistic at best .
    also , why make your sump in the basement and pump that water 12 feet up , that takes a lot of power and $$.
    i made my sumps right under the tank with an overflow to the waste in the basement so there can never be a flood in the living room .
    my 2 c'
    BTW i used grundfoss 3 speed circulating pumps ,....quiet and use little current .
    wd never use a ch pump in an aquatic system....would worry about leaching of metals from the pump. its meant for central heating, using fernox type additives. I use Jebco pumps which work ok for me, they have good speed controls at a competitive price.

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