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Old March 20th, 2014, 12:58 PM   #1
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Any idea what pump to use for phonsb an reactor 150. I was looking at hydor 160 pico?
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Old March 21st, 2014, 04:58 PM   #2
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any small pump will do about 200- 250 gph
just get an inline valve so u can adjust its flow
as it changes when it becomes clogged or dirty
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Old April 21st, 2015, 06:01 AM   #3
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My home Pump is not working well, the capacity of draining too much low ,Whats the reason of behind it?
Should I change the pump?
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Old April 21st, 2015, 06:56 AM   #4
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What do u mean not draining enough
is this for a reactor.
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Old April 21st, 2015, 03:21 PM   #5
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You need a larger pump. GPH.
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