Plumbling Frag tank question?

[Wolverine57]

I just got this new frag tank from Advance Acrylics (eBay)
Dimension: 20x16x11 RIMLESS FRAG TANK, BLACK BACK, EXT. OVERFLOW

Inside the 125G stand/cabin- next to the sump.

Anyway, I would like to plumb this frag tank into my DT. The DT is a 125G AGA return is a Rio 3100.
Appreciate some advise on how to plumb it using the DT sump. And what other recommendation, what return pump I should get. There will be no sand. BB only! will be getting black eggcrate next week.

Will I need a powerhead?
Lighting will be a 6 bulbs T-5 Nova Extreme Pro (working a deal with a member here)
. Again appreciate some advise.

Thanks

 

[125reefer]

you can get another pump in your sump for the return and drain back into the sump

 

[rkaragozler]

If your pump in your sump is strong enough just t off and put your return back into sump, I have my solana plumped this way, its running for over 2 months with no problem

 

[Wolverine57]

I don't think the return on my DT is going to be enough to T-OFF to the frag tank.
I think I have 2 option on the return.
1) upgrade the return pump on the DT. Right now is a Rio 3100GPH
Any idea what should I upgrade to?

2) buy a seperate return pump for the frag tank! the frag tank is a 15G.
Any idea what return I should buy for it?

 

[rkaragozler]

What is your head height on the dt and also frag tank?

 

[125reefer]

it will be cheaper to buy a separate pump.nothing big for a 15 gallon.a mag 3 or 5 something in that gph.just put a valve to control the return and the drain

 

[Wolverine57]

What is your head height on the dt and also frag tank?

The height of my DT is 35 1/2". I was hoping to setup the frag tank inside the DT cabin, but don't think that might work do to the external overflow. So I will need to get a stand for it - hopefully the same height.

 

[rkaragozler]

I agree it would be cheaper buying another smaller pump, but this will also add heat to the system. I would put a mag 12 or 18 and build a manifold. this way you have plenty of flow control to both tanks, and adjustable for your demands.

 

[Wolverine57]

I agree it would be cheaper buying another smaller pump, but this will also add heat to the system. I would put a mag 12 or 18 and build a manifold. this way you have plenty of flow control to both tanks, and adjustable for your demands.

A) current return on my DT Rio 3100 73 watt
If I purchase a seperate return for the frag tank - let say Mag 3 35 watt

Note: That is a total of 108 watt and no manifold is needed.

B) Mag 12 110 watt
Mag 18 145 watt

Note: The heat would be the same or more upgrading to a larger pump.

 

[ming]

Maxi-Jet Submersible Utility Pumps Model 4500
1,240 gph and 70W

 

[NYreefNoob]

get a dart, rio alot of heat, mag decent amount of heat,

 

[Wolverine57]

Rick, don't want to go external.