Unequal dual return

Heavymman · Oct 6, 2018

I think this is pretty self explainitary but I wanted to run it by you all first. I have a dual return that I think I plumbed incorrectly. Also, please let me know if I can add a Squid or similar to a dual return with a herbie overflow....

Crabs McJones · Oct 6, 2018

If you have one return jet pushing out noticeably more water than the other, you could add in a gate or ball valve to the side that has more flow to push more water to the other return nozzle to even out the flow, it will restrict your gallons per hour a bit. But water will always try to take the path of least resistance aka the shorter route

Heavymman · Oct 6, 2018

Crabs Mcjones said:
If you have one return jet pushing out noticeably more water than the other, you could add in a gate or ball valve to the side that has more flow to push more water to the other return nozzle to even out the flow, it will restrict your gallons per hour a bit. But water will always try to take the path of least resistance aka the shorter route

I was just thinking that... thanks for making it make sense! Is the squid on a return pump worth it?

Crabs McJones · Oct 6, 2018

Heavymman said:
I was just thinking that... thanks for making it make sense! Is the squid on a return pump worth it?

Not sure I know what you mean? The squid on a return pump.

Heavymman · Oct 6, 2018

Crabs Mcjones said:
Not sure I know what you mean? The squid on a return pump.

Sorry spell check helps and kills me...

https://www.marinedepot.com/SCWD_Wa..._Aquariums-3IQ_Ventures-3Q1111-FIWMEW-vi.html

Crabs McJones · Oct 6, 2018

Heavymman said:
Sorry spell check helps and kills me...

https://www.marinedepot.com/SCWD_Wa..._Aquariums-3IQ_Ventures-3Q1111-FIWMEW-vi.html

Well look at that. I didnt know such a device existed. It does reduce your gallons per hour a bit, but if it's something you're interested in trying I say go for it

I've always relied on my power heads for random flow, but in a small to medium tank this would be something that could be utilized

Heavymman · Oct 6, 2018

Crabs Mcjones said:
Well look at that. I didnt know such a device existed. It does reduce your gallons per hour a bit, but if it's something you're interested in trying I say go for it I've always relied on my power heads for random flow, but in a small to medium tank this would be something that could be utilized

So i have over killed it and the budget... I have a Cor 20 on a 60 gallon with a sump in the stand ( I wanted to run a manifold). I also have 2 Wav pumps to manipulate flow. Maybe I should just valve it lol... ;Nailbiting

Crabs McJones · Oct 6, 2018

Heavymman said:
So i have over killed it and the budget... I have a Cor 20 on a 60 gallon with a sump in the stand ( I wanted to run a manifold). I also have 2 Wav pumps to manipulate flow. Maybe I should just valve it lol... ;Nailbiting

Lol, sounds like a plan

ReefRandy · Oct 6, 2018

Turn your t fitting so the input is in the center and the output is on the sides

ca1ore · Oct 6, 2018

I used the squid a while back. Hated it. Always getting clogged up. Puts sizable back pressure on the pump as well.

minus9 · Oct 6, 2018

I'm with ReefRandy, just flip the fitting so it's a "T", cut equal length pieces of vinyl tubing for both returns and connect to the return pump. Keep it simple.