water pump

strat · 11-21-2003, 11:25 PM

what kind of pump does everybody use in their sump as a return to the main tank?? i am setting up a ninety sometime in the future and am trying to get prices on stuff. im planning on a sump underneath the tank. so how many gph etc would i need..?? thanks alot

strat

fidojoe · 11-22-2003, 01:45 AM

I think a lot of people like the mag pumps, and for a 90, if you plan to have powerheads and/or a closed loop, you would want to have anywhere from 500gph to 900gph, if your overflows can handle that much.

sorcerer · 11-22-2003, 01:48 AM

I run a mag 12 on my 75G. Its quiet and has never had any problems in a year of use. Several of my friends also run mags and all of them are happy with the pumps.
HTH

Dennis7 · 11-22-2003, 02:18 AM

I use a GenX, MAK4 for my 90gal, 1190 gph at 4 feet. I will be changing to a GenX MAK5 on my 120gal.

wooddood · 11-22-2003, 04:28 AM

i run a rio 32 hyperflow and a swcd and am happy with it so far.i know a rio?but the hp's seem to be alot better,it has restarted everytime.

tankgirl · 11-22-2003, 09:53 AM

I have two mag18's for my return. They're dry-mounted.
I think you want to aim for 10X per hr you tanks # of gals - that's after subtracting for head height (can't remember what that's called).

wooddood · 11-22-2003, 10:55 AM

head loss?

strat · 11-22-2003, 04:32 PM

thats great, thanks all for your replies.

fidojoe, you said that if i plan to have powerheads and or a closed loop..... as compared to?? i plan on having 3-4 powerheads inside the tank for circulation and detritus stirring etc, and then what, obviously i need a pump from the sump to pump water back into the tank. i still havent taken the time to see how that whole process works, w overflows etc. does anybody have any good links or diagrams to explain this. thanks again everyone..

strat

11-21-2003, 11:25 PM	#1 (permalink)
strat Tuxedo Urchin Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Victoria, BC Posts: 293 View Gallery Karma Komment	water pump what kind of pump does everybody use in their sump as a return to the main tank?? i am setting up a ninety sometime in the future and am trying to get prices on stuff. im planning on a sump underneath the tank. so how many gph etc would i need..?? thanks alot strat __________________ its a fish's life..... http://www.reefsanctuary.com/Banners/RS_banner2.gif

11-22-2003, 01:45 AM	#2 (permalink)
fidojoe Fish Addict Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 1,581 View Gallery Karma Komment	I think a lot of people like the mag pumps, and for a 90, if you plan to have powerheads and/or a closed loop, you would want to have anywhere from 500gph to 900gph, if your overflows can handle that much. __________________ *Member "Crabs Are Evil" Society* My Tank: 90g AGA, 18g tall sump, CSS 220 w/ meshmod impeller, 4x54w Tek T5 retro w/ IC reflectors, Kalk reactor w/ aquamedic niveaumat system, a few SPS, LPS, zoos, and a few softies, 2 Ocellaris Clowns (hosted by both a RBTA and GBTA), Yellow Watchman, Potter's angel, Yellow Tang, Foxface, Midas Blenny, Purple Pseudo, huge brittle star, 2 tigertail cukes, fire shrimp, snails, and unfortunately two emerald crabs (the bubble algae got out of control).

11-22-2003, 01:48 AM	#3 (permalink)
sorcerer Court Computer Wiz Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Nashville,TN Posts: 252 View Gallery Karma Komment	I run a mag 12 on my 75G. Its quiet and has never had any problems in a year of use. Several of my friends also run mags and all of them are happy with the pumps. HTH __________________ ------------ walt --------------------- ...and I thought woodworking was an expensive hobby..... 75G Oceanic Reef Tank, 30G Acrylic sump, 12G fuge, AquaC EV-120 skimmer, AquaMedic Kalkwasser Reactor, Mag 12 return pump, FlexiFlow dosing pump. 2-250W AB 10,000K MH, 2 95W Actinic VHO Sorcerer's Home Office Reef - 12G JBJ Nanocube, Minijet 606 pump, 50W heater, 12lbs LR ----------- http://www.reefsanctuary.com/Banners/RS_banner4.gif

11-22-2003, 02:18 AM	#4 (permalink)
Dennis7 Ricordea Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 190 View Gallery Karma Komment	I use a GenX, MAK4 for my 90gal, 1190 gph at 4 feet. I will be changing to a GenX MAK5 on my 120gal. __________________ Dennis 120 gal/tank, custom overflow in center, closed-loop on a Squid, custom sump,Reef Concepts skimmer, CA reactor, Refugium gravity feed into tank, Lighting: 2 - 250 watt MH's, 4- 55 watt PC's, and 110 watt VHO. 12 gal NanoCube, with 2-32 watt PC's and a 13 watt PC, in a custom hood.

11-22-2003, 04:28 AM	#5 (permalink)
wooddood the wood dude Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: CARMEL. INDIANA Posts: 3,450 View Gallery Karma Komment	i run a rio 32 hyperflow and a swcd and am happy with it so far.i know a rio?but the hp's seem to be alot better,it has restarted everytime. __________________ 120 gal/in wall tank/starboard substraight/2 250 watt 10k xm metal halides/ 4 55watt 03 actinics/150lbs lr/scwd on return/scwd on a closed loop/aquaclear aquatics 200 pro wetdry w/skimmer. ask all the questions you have if we cant answer it we'll make up some thing. remember patience is the key to a kick ass reef. dave.

11-22-2003, 09:53 AM	#6 (permalink)
tankgirl Reef Lobster Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: So. Ca Posts: 1,476 View Gallery Karma Komment	I have two mag18's for my return. They're dry-mounted. I think you want to aim for 10X per hr you tanks # of gals - that's after subtracting for head height (can't remember what that's called).

11-22-2003, 10:55 AM	#7 (permalink)
wooddood the wood dude Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: CARMEL. INDIANA Posts: 3,450 View Gallery Karma Komment	head loss? __________________ 120 gal/in wall tank/starboard substraight/2 250 watt 10k xm metal halides/ 4 55watt 03 actinics/150lbs lr/scwd on return/scwd on a closed loop/aquaclear aquatics 200 pro wetdry w/skimmer. ask all the questions you have if we cant answer it we'll make up some thing. remember patience is the key to a kick ass reef. dave.

11-22-2003, 04:32 PM	#8 (permalink)
strat Tuxedo Urchin Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Victoria, BC Posts: 293 View Gallery Karma Komment	thats great, thanks all for your replies. fidojoe, you said that if i plan to have powerheads and or a closed loop..... as compared to?? i plan on having 3-4 powerheads inside the tank for circulation and detritus stirring etc, and then what, obviously i need a pump from the sump to pump water back into the tank. i still havent taken the time to see how that whole process works, w overflows etc. does anybody have any good links or diagrams to explain this. thanks again everyone.. strat __________________ its a fish's life..... http://www.reefsanctuary.com/Banners/RS_banner2.gif

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