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DrHank · 12-27-2007, 10:51 PM

I'm in complete agreement with Terry. My 155 Bowfront has a pair of GenX pumps. One is for the return and the other for my Beckett skimmer. My 210 has a pair of MAG 18s. Again one for the skimmer and one for the return. The 210 constantly runs about 3 degrees warmer than the 155 and the last time I checked the 210 was quite a bit bigger than the 155. If the tanks were both 155s ad guess that the temp difference would be at least 5 degrees warmer (if not more). Big Mag pumps do generate heat.

I'm hoping to get my sump drilled on the 210 and switch to external pumps in the coming year. If I don't, my 1/3 hp chiller will be cranking this summer. Florida is a tad bit warmer than NJ. I can say that because I've lived in both states.

12-27-2007, 10:51 PM	#14 (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 I'm in complete agreement with Terry. My 155 Bowfront has a pair of GenX pumps. One is for the return and the other for my Beckett skimmer. My 210 has a pair of MAG 18s. Again one for the skimmer and one for the return. The 210 constantly runs about 3 degrees warmer than the 155 and the last time I checked the 210 was quite a bit bigger than the 155. If the tanks were both 155s ad guess that the temp difference would be at least 5 degrees warmer (if not more). Big Mag pumps do generate heat. I'm hoping to get my sump drilled on the 210 and switch to external pumps in the coming year. If I don't, my 1/3 hp chiller will be cranking this summer. Florida is a tad bit warmer than NJ. I can say that because I've lived in both states. __________________ Doc Dr Hank's 210 Build: http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...nks-tanks.html