Spray bar or nozzle for return (from sump)? Need Advice ASAP

biogenetic40379 · 11-21-2012, 06:24 AM

Need some advice on if i should make a spray bar from 1/2" pvc or use a nozzle. The back of the tank is spray painted black so either one should blend right in. Got a crazy stupid return pump (up to 620 gph) so it shouldnt have a problem with a spray bar that is like, 2-3 ft long. The sump is fed from a drilled overflow... Would like some advice before tomorrow. Any cons to having a spray bar in the refugium?

ChadRamsey · 11-21-2012, 12:40 PM

what size tank?
what filter?
are you running CO2? If so, is it distributed through the filter discharge?

I have a 6 ft 125g. Running a FX5. i built a spraybar that is 5 ft long. i run my co2 through an inline reactor.

I have GREAT flow and most inportantly, IMO, i have GREAT EVEN co2 distribution throughout the entire tank because of the spraybar

HD Blazingwolf · 11-21-2012, 05:38 PM

i prefer a single return nozzle. i feel like that has provided a better flow in my tank. its nice and gentle but covers everthing

i have a sump on mine as well

11-21-2012, 06:24 AM	#1
biogenetic40379 Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (2/100%) Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Columbia, MO Posts: 272	Spray bar or nozzle for return (from sump)? Need Advice ASAP Need some advice on if i should make a spray bar from 1/2" pvc or use a nozzle. The back of the tank is spray painted black so either one should blend right in. Got a crazy stupid return pump (up to 620 gph) so it shouldnt have a problem with a spray bar that is like, 2-3 ft long. The sump is fed from a drilled overflow... Would like some advice before tomorrow. Any cons to having a spray bar in the refugium? __________________ Check out my 15g Red cherry shrimp tank http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/ta...ml#post1684884 or my 33G Long http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/sh...d.php?t=197147

11-21-2012, 12:40 PM	#2
ChadRamsey Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (44/100%) Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Canton, Ga Posts: 1,158	what size tank? what filter? are you running CO2? If so, is it distributed through the filter discharge? I have a 6 ft 125g. Running a FX5. i built a spraybar that is 5 ft long. i run my co2 through an inline reactor. I have GREAT flow and most inportantly, IMO, i have GREAT EVEN co2 distribution throughout the entire tank because of the spraybar __________________ 125g High Tech 55g Low Tech 20L CRS Tank There are 2 types of people on this forum. Those that have algae, and those that lie and say they don't.

11-21-2012, 05:38 PM	#3
HD Blazingwolf Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (8/100%) Join Date: May 2011 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 4,751	i prefer a single return nozzle. i feel like that has provided a better flow in my tank. its nice and gentle but covers everthing i have a sump on mine as well __________________ Sump Pimp #7 75G Rainbowfish Journal

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