Got my tank!
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Ok got a few more fish, will take some pictures tomorrow but I have a question. I found a 3000gph waterfall pump that cost less than most 1300gph pumps with good reviews and good warranty. My question is, I only want about 1500-2000gph so will turning the ball valve down on my plumbing cause any negative issues with the pump? Also, what is a good GPH to shoot for on an overstock 125 with 55g sump?
Hey, I think that blue tubing is NOT water/fish safe. I may be wrong, but you may want to look into that (if you havent already) 
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Why would you want to turn it down? Too much current? Make it your return pump if you are using a pair or you can reduce its intake but not reduce its outflow. You can also make it pass through a trickle. Overworked pumps tend to overheat hence shorter life in the long run. Overstock? Reduce the stock, joke! I found 12x filtration good enough to clean overstock tanks but it does not guarantee that your water parameters are not messed up.
I had to turn it down because I didn't have a big enough overflow but I just built a 2nd overflow so I should be good for abour 2800gph. The pump I ended up with only does 2420@1ft. But I need to re plumb it. It has a 1 1/4'' outlet but I reduced it down to 3/4 so i could use everything i already had installed.
