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I have an IM AIO tank that has a much higher flow/return rate on one side vs the other.

 

I swear it's a 28 gal but I can't seem to find any literature on the tank. I'm wondering if it's by design or something else...?

 

I'm using a Sicce 350 ish gal per hour return pump.

The tank appears to be level side to side.

The intake combs/slots are clear.

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Elizabeth94

Never heard of an IM 28gal tank before. Did you check the return lines and the nozzles to make sure nothing was obstructing the flow? Algae, snails, etc?

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mitten_reef

I have a Nuvo 16 and I noticed slight unevenness in the overflow. I'm sure my tank is not the most leveled it could have been, so I attributed some of it to that.

One other consideration is I stuff one of the rear chambers full of different media bag, which could be slowing down the flow on that particular side as well.

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RIP Sebastian

I have an IM AIO tank that has a much higher flow/return rate on one side vs the other.

 

I swear it's a 28 gal but I can't seem to find any literature on the tank. I'm wondering if it's by design or something else...?

 

I'm using a Sicce 350 ish gal per hour return pump.

The tank appears to be level side to side.

The intake combs/slots are clear.

 

If you could post a pic, that would help.

 

Nick

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When I saw the issue in my tank, it was definitely because it wasn't level. Now it's level, and both sides flow through evenly.

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I have an IM AIO tank that has a much higher flow/return rate on one side vs the other.

 

I swear it's a 28 gal but I can't seem to find any literature on the tank. I'm wondering if it's by design or something else...?

 

I'm using a Sicce 350 ish gal per hour return pump.

The tank appears to be level side to side.

The intake combs/slots are clear.

 

What media are in the chambers? Do you have a skimmer running? I notice that the overflow on the side with my skimmer runs higher.

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