RETURN PUMP??

[RICKY81]

I'm currently working on my 210gal RR setup and needed help with what size of Return pumps should i use...

the tank dimensions are 72Lx24Wx29H...tank is pre-drilled with (two) 1inch Drain lines and (two) 3/4 inch for return lines

pumps will be located in the sump which will probably be a total of 5.4ft below the tank and be using 3/4 inch pvc pipes for the returns

[camaroracer214]

are you looking for an internal pump or external pump?

your choice really depends on how you set things up. you want slow flow through your refugium section and a bit faster flow through your skimmer section. do you plan on feeding other devices with this pump (ie calcium reactor, phosphate reactor, chiller, etc)? if so, you can go with a larger pump.

on my 180, i'm running a mag 9.5. i have very low turnover through the sump which is what you want.

[sharkboy]

i used a sequence dart on my 215 and used it for chiller but looking back would probably use something with less gph...since it will be in sump, look into a large eheim

[gjuarez]

Mag pumps work pretty good. You have the option to use in sump or outside the sump.

[jlh81]

In my 200g i had 2 quiet one 4000s with 3/4 inch returns and it worked ok. I still had to put in 4 max jet 1200 because it wasn't enough.

If i had to do it again i would go with some bigger pumps like some darts.

[moe]

how bout for 125gal? what would you guys suggest?

[Gseclipse02]

how bout for 125gal? what would you guys suggest?

mag 7/9

[RICKY81]

are you looking for an internal pump or external pump?

your choice really depends on how you set things up. you want slow flow through your refugium section and a bit faster flow through your skimmer section. do you plan on feeding other devices with this pump (ie calcium reactor, phosphate reactor, chiller, etc)? if so, you can go with a larger pump.

on my 180, i'm running a mag 9.5. i have very low turnover through the sump which is what you want.

I am looking for an internal water pump... i do plan on setting up a chiller down the road with calcium and kalkwasser reactor later in a few months since i need to give it time to cycle so will still be able to have some time for the other equipments....

[RICKY81]

do you guys have any pictures of your setups (plumbing sections) to get some ideas...

i am planning on spliting one of my drain lines to flow through my refugium and then have a small pump to help it drain to the skimmer area because my refug is going to be on a separate 20gal tall tank.

[alton]

Having an internal water pump for that size of tank and lift will be like having a 150 watt heater in your sump running 24/7. Just asking why are you stuck on internal? Something like a Pan World 50-PXX is quiet and uses air to cool the pump instead of the water. On a 75gal with a tall stand I used a mag. 18 with a 1" drain and a 3/4" return. I used the pump externally. One word of caution some companies will not warranty mag pumps if you use them externally.