Plumbing

Hey fellow addicts. I got a new 55 gallon pre drilled tank and stand that came with two holes in the bottom of the tank and came with two bulkheads and pipe. I have it all set up and need to figure what return pump I should get. Any advise? The overflow hole is 1.5" and the return is 1''.

Is it true that you should double the size of the pipe when using a mag drive pumps? For example my mag 9.5 is threaded for 3/4in should I use 1.5in? Really confused right now.

Thanks,
Colin

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