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DrHank · 12-27-2007, 08:09 PM

Mag drive pumps are my choice if you must use a submersible pump. I'd step up to at least a Mag 12 and maybe the Mag 18. I've got a Mag 18 on my 210 gal (choked back slightly with a ball valve) which drains through three seperate 1" drains in the back wall of the tank.

My 155 Bowfront has 2 corner overflows with 1" drains and I'm using a GenX PCX40 external. I actually prefer it to the Mag 18 but your sump would have to be drilled for a 1 1/2" bulkhead to feed the pump.

Having had both the submersible and external pumps. I prefer the external if possible.

12-27-2007, 08:09 PM	#11 (permalink)
DrHank Golden Moray Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Crestview, FL Posts: 2,284 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Looking for a good system pump for my 150-gallon Mag drive pumps are my choice if you must use a submersible pump. I'd step up to at least a Mag 12 and maybe the Mag 18. I've got a Mag 18 on my 210 gal (choked back slightly with a ball valve) which drains through three seperate 1" drains in the back wall of the tank. My 155 Bowfront has 2 corner overflows with 1" drains and I'm using a GenX PCX40 external. I actually prefer it to the Mag 18 but your sump would have to be drilled for a 1 1/2" bulkhead to feed the pump. Having had both the submersible and external pumps. I prefer the external if possible. __________________ Doc Dr Hank's 210 Build: http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...nks-tanks.html