What pump/tube size?

[mnjlp27]

I have a 5 gallong minibow setup with out much for a filter setup as of now. I want to put a sump/fuge under the main tank. I plan on putting an overflow drilled into the top/back of the tank that will drain down to a 5 gallon aga tank. What will I need for a return pump.. Anyone know of water pumps/ph's that have an adjustable flow rate? Also, what size pipe/tubing should would work for the overflow and the return lines.. The water will have to be pumped uphill about 2 1/2 feet to the main tank.....

 

Thanks in advance for any helpfull comments.

[Physh1]

You could use a powerhead like a MaxiJet 1200 or something similar. That would offer good recirculation from a sump on a 5 gallon tank. A 900 would work too....all the Maxijets can be hooked to 1/2 or 5/8 hose. You could easily add a flow valve to it if it was too much.

 

If you want a powerhead with adjustable flow rate try the small rios'....probably an 800. They have valves included in the box. You'll need 1/2 line for them I believe.

 

Cameron

[mnjlp27]

Thanks for the tip, didn't think about the flow valve, that would work good for the power head I have then.

[Physh1]

Yeah, you should be able to find a variety of flow valves at any good LFS...

 

Cameron