Pump?

[::pete::]

I have recently started a reef and all is going well. I could easily go buy a book, but then why have this forum ... :lol: . At this time my only current is from my emperor and protein skimmer in a 58 gallon tank. Should I have more? If so could some one recommend a pump set up that would work well?

Thanks Pete

[Tim Marvin]

Depends on what you are going to keep. Acropora need a lot of circ., but musrooms can get by with just a little. Let us know a little more about what you are going to get.

[::pete::]

I plan on getting a little of a lot if that makes sense? I am already considering switching a 100 gallon tank over as well ... I guess Ive got the bug. I have purchased a few things already and just add as I see something that catches my eye. In the gallery "Petes Reef" would be me. There is xenia, mushrooms and zooanthid there now but I hit the local shops a few times a week to see if there is something eye catching and of course affordable. At the same time wouldnt the flow be helpful in maintaining the tank?

[::pete::]

Overflow/Sump? No I do not are you recommending or just asking?

[::pete::]

Can I get away with the sump? or would I still need to get a pump? Im looking to do it right the first time ... not looking to get by just looking long term.
Thanks Pete

[TexasState]

Thanks for the headup, but I've already got rid of all my extra pump. I might have some sump & lighting extra.

[::pete::]

Ok I stopped at Alamo and picked up a pump (not ready for the sump/overflow) Its a 58 gallon and the pump is powerful it does like 750 gallons an hour(Rio 1700). I think this is too much but Ill use it else where. Any suggestions for the gph on a 58? As for the sump over flow I have decided to (when I get it back ... Leak) convert to a Reef also so I would appreciate a little help there on the set up if you are interested, justletmein .. we are in the same area.

Thanks Pete

[::pete::]

Decided to convert the 100 gallon I have .... sorry

[::pete::]

same area park trail ... but if you would consider lending a hand when I get ready to set up the 100 ... id be grateful. I can see the checks flying now 100 gallon 50 lbs of rock at 5 buck and live sand. Its all worth it though.

[::pete::]

price comparison on the pump ... it was a 1/3 of the cost at the site you sent ... hind site

[Tim Marvin]

Rio is a poor choice in pumps. Take it back if you haven't used it much yet. It is a decent size, but in my opinion not large enough for acropora. Go with the other suggestions here and get a mag 7 or 9, they will pump water much better than the Rio and they won't short out and cause a mushroom cloud over your tank. If you must kill your tank with the rio, get a grounding probe to buy you enough time, when it does start shorting out, to get a new pump. I really like dolphins, but I don't think it would work in the application you want it for.

[::pete::]

Im learning and thankful for all the help I get at this site. I dropped off the tank today so Im hoping to have it back next week and after a cpl weeks Ill let you know. As for the SCWC for 30.00 ? That would be ? and purchased where? If I do the sump over flow on the 100 will I need the one purchased today for it?

[Tim Marvin]

I had about 12 running at one time and they have all shorted out except for the ones I use in fresh water only, and they have problems when I start mixing salt.

[TexasState]

If you're looking for ciruclation pump inside the main tank, several Maxijet would take up less room then the Rio pump.
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