I am trying to finalize my tank setup as I am almost done building my sump for the 240g. As I have currently planned, I am looking at pushing around 1800-2000gph through the sump in order to feed two Sea Swirls, the refugium, and possibly some small canister filters. This is with estimating 650gph for each SS, 200gph for the fuge, and 250gph for the filters. The filters wouldn't be run all the time so I can boost flow into the fuge if needed. I'm looking at using a Sequence 3200 which would give me the flow needed.

Anyone think this is too much flow for a sump? And YES, I already have a closed loop planned with 8 other returns using a Sequence Stingray/Barracuda pump. The only other way I can reduce the flow through the sump is to use it only to feed the fuge and then setup a second closed loop for the SS. I'm just afraid that it would then be too stagnate in the sump. If I just reduce the flow to the SS, then they just become very expensive powerheads, but maybe that is ok.

I would appreciate any input as I'm having a hard time making up my mind! lol