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I'm currently trying to finish getting my plans for a 360 gallon DIY tank finished so I can start building it this summer. But after much research I decided on a custom DIY WD/sump and a Reeflo Barracuda that should provide about 3600 GPH after pressure loss. But that would leave me with no back up, and if I ever added a cannister or extra mechanical filtration would it provide too much flow?
I decided on a Baracuda since I can tap off of it to provide flow to a nitrate filter or aquaponics setup or any other additional filter I may need to add that doesn't neccesarily need it's own pump. But 10+ turnovers per hour is rather high in my opinion. I just wanted to know how much flow is too much.
My 360 will be a 8x3x2 plywood and glass with a undgravel jet system for the sump return (another reason for a large pump) and will house messy fish with a high bioload.
I'm currently trying to finish getting my plans for a 360 gallon DIY tank finished so I can start building it this summer. But after much research I decided on a custom DIY WD/sump and a Reeflo Barracuda that should provide about 3600 GPH after pressure loss. But that would leave me with no back up, and if I ever added a cannister or extra mechanical filtration would it provide too much flow?
I decided on a Baracuda since I can tap off of it to provide flow to a nitrate filter or aquaponics setup or any other additional filter I may need to add that doesn't neccesarily need it's own pump. But 10+ turnovers per hour is rather high in my opinion. I just wanted to know how much flow is too much.
My 360 will be a 8x3x2 plywood and glass with a undgravel jet system for the sump return (another reason for a large pump) and will house messy fish with a high bioload.
I agree w/ above. You'll be fine & the added turnover will be benificial if you choose to stock on the high side or stock several large messy fish. "T"