which return pump?

revstu · 09-25-2007, 07:54 PM

I am setting up a 220 gallon FOWLR. The sump is 40 gallons directly below the tank. The tank is drilled with two corner overflows. I have the plumbing set up with one inch line going from the sump back to each corner overflow. The total distance that the water must travel back to the tank is about 8 feet both direction. What brand of pump and what size pump do I need? Thanks.

AQTCJAK · 09-25-2007, 08:44 PM

is the sump drilled or do you have to use a submerseable pump?

AQTCJAK · 09-25-2007, 08:45 PM

BTW Welcome Aboard

revstu · 09-25-2007, 08:53 PM

Its a rubermaid container I am using for a sump. I want a submersible pump.

AQTCJAK · 09-25-2007, 09:27 PM

Mag36

MR PALM BEACH · 09-25-2007, 09:44 PM

I agree with AQTCJAK with the 8 ft of head loss the Mag 36 (3600gph) will definitely work and give you a nice turnover rate aswell.

revstu · 09-25-2007, 09:54 PM

Sounds good to me and thanks for the help.

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revstu Tunicate Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 3 View Gallery Karma Komment	which return pump? I am setting up a 220 gallon FOWLR. The sump is 40 gallons directly below the tank. The tank is drilled with two corner overflows. I have the plumbing set up with one inch line going from the sump back to each corner overflow. The total distance that the water must travel back to the tank is about 8 feet both direction. What brand of pump and what size pump do I need? Thanks.

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AQTCJAK Tiger Shark Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 7,215 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: which return pump? Mag36 __________________ A Wiseman once said build a stage add a pole & they will dance - Jack 2007 www.aquaticaggression.com Projects & Chronicels http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...car-buffs.html http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...nts-tanks.html

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MR PALM BEACH Pistol Shrimp Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: West Palm Beach, FL Posts: 250 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: which return pump? I agree with AQTCJAK with the 8 ft of head loss the Mag 36 (3600gph) will definitely work and give you a nice turnover rate aswell. __________________ And I thought buying a puppy would be to expensive! http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...90g-build.html _____________________________________________ TANK SPECS: AGA 90RR Current Nova Extreme T5HO (216W) Ocean Runner 2600 (1700gph) Skimmer CSS 220 2 Hydor Koralia 4(1200gph) Sump 29g WWW.PBMAS.ORG Check out more pics of my build here In the gallery.

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