In your tank, I would want 2 Koralia #1's or one Koralia #3 or a #1 and a #2. This would give you about 20 time s turnover rate not counting the return flow.
The return flow does count towards overall flow to a point but is limited to depth which means you could have a lot of flow in the top of the tank but might not translate to the bottom. What pump are you using in your sump for return?
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schigara - Posts: 468
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The Rio 1400 has a 0 head pressure rating of 420 gallons per hour. Figuring you will be pushing up about 4 feet up to the main tank, you will end up with about 230-260gph. Most any hang on overflow should handle 600gph drainage.
If you want to maximize flow through the sump and take advantage of the return flow back into the display, I would suggest at least a Mag drive 7 or 9.5 for a return pump. A Mag 7 will pump 700gph at 0 head, Mag 9.5 950gph at 0 head pressure etc. I use a Mag 12 on my 75g tank and it just keeps up with my overflow.
Most reef ready tanks in the 72-90 gallon range will use a Mag 9.5 pump as a return pump.
If you want to maximize flow through the sump and take advantage of the return flow back into the display, I would suggest at least a Mag drive 7 or 9.5 for a return pump. A Mag 7 will pump 700gph at 0 head, Mag 9.5 950gph at 0 head pressure etc. I use a Mag 12 on my 75g tank and it just keeps up with my overflow.
Most reef ready tanks in the 72-90 gallon range will use a Mag 9.5 pump as a return pump.
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makavelithedon963941 - Posts: 149
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yo my bad man, its a rio+ 1700 not the 1400, theres probly not much difference between the two, but does this change the answer to my koralia question?
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schigara - Posts: 468
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The 1700 should be fine for the return. You should be fine with a Koralia 2 or 3 along with the return flow.
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Snowboss4492 - Posts: 2098
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Just ordered 22 lbs of fiji live rock........time to switch into reef mode....after reading this post I also ordered the Koralia Nano power head ....so we'll see what that does ......good post guys, Snowboss
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Snowboss4492 - Posts: 2098
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very good. i like the idea of the flow being spread out rather than a jet ...seems like it would be more natural
....how long should I cycle this live rock before i can add it to my tank? - - just a regular cycle?until tests are all clear?
....how long should I cycle this live rock before i can add it to my tank? - - just a regular cycle?until tests are all clear?