Varga's 300 Gallon In-Wall Build!!!!!!!!!!!! - Page 7

Varga · 05-07-2008, 02:28 AM

found a dolphin 5100s on Ebay for 220 shipped

JWarren · 05-07-2008, 02:40 AM

Come on post a link.

Varga · 05-07-2008, 02:50 AM

Dolphin Amp Master 5100S External Pond & Aquarium Pump - eBay (item 180238582861 end time May-08-08 09:36:24 PDT)

off to bed now, good night

JWarren · 05-07-2008, 03:02 AM

Sweet deal, if you can get it.

Drive multiple heads with that one, I'm just wondering if it would be over kill.

You should check in with Frankie or Melev on it, they are more of a big pump guru than I am.

JWarren · 05-07-2008, 04:49 AM

I just got to the house and looked up the link to the site I have been checking for a Dolphin pump for the 90 gal. They have the 5100s listed with a bit more info.

Dolphin 5100S AMP Master S-Series Pump - SeaQuestMarine.com

After looking over the graph a bit more closely, it may not be a good choice due to the low head pressure rating of that pump. 2400gph at 6ft. kinda stinks for a 300 gallon tank. As I have been looking over pumps for the 90, I am aiming to have enough head pressure to use mutiple, adjustable return heads for tank circulation and eliminate all powerheads from the tank. I am aiming to have one pump do everything that needs to be done.

JoJo · 05-07-2008, 08:36 AM

i not sure if i would buy the pump just because i want a warranty(90 days isnt much) on something thats is so critical to the system. but then again if this is just a closed loop pump & you have a seperate return pump then its worth it.

but if the pump is only 2400gph, you would need 2 of them, since you want to have your turn over rate between 15-20 times per hour. so 300g x 15x = 4500gph minimum.

Frankie · 05-07-2008, 08:50 AM

You want something more on these lines..
ReeFlo Hammerhead Flow Biased Pump - SeaQuestMarine.com

JoJo · 05-07-2008, 08:58 AM

man look at that wattage draw!

Frankie · 05-07-2008, 10:05 AM

Not to bad. This hobby is not cheap

You also need to consider what you can do with one pump. If the manifold is built right it can be used for many things.

Varga · 05-07-2008, 11:58 AM

so 2 options so far; hammerhead or dolphin......or should I just use the pond pump that crashed my other tank

JoJo · 05-07-2008, 12:09 PM

Frankie, you're right its not cheap. didnt mean for my words to sound discouraging

AQTCJAK · 05-07-2008, 12:43 PM

I would opt for the option Frankie offered or even go bigger specialy if it is going to be SPS.

ReeFlo Manta Ray High Speed Flow/Pressure Biased Pump - SeaQuestMarine.com

In either case let me know I can get you a great deal

Craig Manoukian · 05-07-2008, 02:46 PM

Cool pump Jack!

AQTCJAK · 05-07-2008, 03:33 PM

That they are wish they had them for my big tank when it was around

Frankie · 05-07-2008, 05:41 PM

Now that is a pump!

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JWarren Reef Lobster Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Port Saint Lucie, Florida Posts: 1,426 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Varga's 300 Gallon In-Wall Build!!!!!!!!!!!! Sweet deal, if you can get it. Drive multiple heads with that one, I'm just wondering if it would be over kill. You should check in with Frankie or Melev on it, they are more of a big pump guru than I am. __________________ John Typhoon RO/DI filter unit. My Saltwater web site. Help build ReefPedia!

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JWarren Reef Lobster Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Port Saint Lucie, Florida Posts: 1,426 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Varga's 300 Gallon In-Wall Build!!!!!!!!!!!! I just got to the house and looked up the link to the site I have been checking for a Dolphin pump for the 90 gal. They have the 5100s listed with a bit more info. Dolphin 5100S AMP Master S-Series Pump - SeaQuestMarine.com After looking over the graph a bit more closely, it may not be a good choice due to the low head pressure rating of that pump. 2400gph at 6ft. kinda stinks for a 300 gallon tank. As I have been looking over pumps for the 90, I am aiming to have enough head pressure to use mutiple, adjustable return heads for tank circulation and eliminate all powerheads from the tank. I am aiming to have one pump do everything that needs to be done. __________________ John Typhoon RO/DI filter unit. My Saltwater web site. Help build ReefPedia!

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AQTCJAK Tiger Shark Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 7,267 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Varga's 300 Gallon In-Wall Build!!!!!!!!!!!! I would opt for the option Frankie offered or even go bigger specialy if it is going to be SPS. ReeFlo Manta Ray High Speed Flow/Pressure Biased Pump - SeaQuestMarine.com In either case let me know I can get you a great deal __________________ A Wiseman once said build a stage add a pole & they will dance - Jack 2007 www.aquaticaggression.com

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AQTCJAK Tiger Shark Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 7,267 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Varga's 300 Gallon In-Wall Build!!!!!!!!!!!! That they are wish they had them for my big tank when it was around __________________ A Wiseman once said build a stage add a pole & they will dance - Jack 2007 www.aquaticaggression.com

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