coralcrazy Advanced Reefer Location Bloomfield, NJ Rating - 99% 97 1 0 Apr 6, 2006 #1 okay..i am not sure...but i am thinking about putting in a scwd..instead of putting two pumps...what sort of pump would i need, to put this bad boy in a 6 gallon tank?...
okay..i am not sure...but i am thinking about putting in a scwd..instead of putting two pumps...what sort of pump would i need, to put this bad boy in a 6 gallon tank?...
Deanos Old School Reefer Location Bronx, NY 10475 Rating - 100% 194 0 0 Apr 6, 2006 #2 I'd use a pump, 1 "step up" from whatever return pump you'd use without the SCWD. For example, use a Mag 5 w/SCWD instead of a Mag 3 without. That will help compensate for the additional headpressure the SCWD will generate.
I'd use a pump, 1 "step up" from whatever return pump you'd use without the SCWD. For example, use a Mag 5 w/SCWD instead of a Mag 3 without. That will help compensate for the additional headpressure the SCWD will generate.
coralcrazy Advanced Reefer Location Bloomfield, NJ Rating - 99% 97 1 0 Apr 6, 2006 #3 your thread got me thinking Deanos...Are you really happy with it? did you use clamps to keep the hoses comming apart?
your thread got me thinking Deanos...Are you really happy with it? did you use clamps to keep the hoses comming apart?
Deanos Old School Reefer Location Bronx, NY 10475 Rating - 100% 194 0 0 Apr 6, 2006 #4 Yes I am. It's been foolproof so far. I'm using these clamps: No problems with rust, since they're away from any saltspray. You could also use these: but I can never find the size I need when I'm looking.
Yes I am. It's been foolproof so far. I'm using these clamps: No problems with rust, since they're away from any saltspray. You could also use these: but I can never find the size I need when I'm looking.