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Return pump advice needed.

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by wouldtick, Aug 25, 2015.

  1. Aug 25, 2015 #1
    wouldtick waukee

    wouldtick Well-Known ReefKeeper

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    I want to stock up on a few pumps so that I have inventory in case of pump failure. I have a five foot incline from my pump to the return inlet on my tank. It is a 96 galllon wavefront. How.many gallons per hour is recommended? I read that 5x the gallons in your tank is minumum but what is ideal for a tank with both coral and fish?
     
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  2. Aug 25, 2015 #2
    wouldtick waukee

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    I also understand that the 5 foot lift will reduce power as well as the plumbing.
     
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  3. Aug 25, 2015 #3
    Floppy Walford

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    My recommendation would be either a Mag 7 or 9.5 for just the return from your sump. I do also agree with the sump doing about 5x and your need falls right in between both of these pumps. A lot of people over do the sump not thinking that the wavemakers pick up the additional water movement need, get another 10x to 20x of watermovement from them depending on stock.

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  4. Aug 25, 2015 #4
    wouldtick waukee

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    Thank you so much for posting this! You are the bomb!
     
  5. Aug 25, 2015 #5
    gburkart

    gburkart Well-Known ReefKeeper

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    i have about 5' of head from my sump as well and i love my dct9000,powerful and dead quiet.
     
  6. Aug 25, 2015 #6
    blackx-runner Cedar Rapids, IA

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    I'd look into DC pumps. Far more energy efficient than mag drives, and you can vary the flow on them with the push of a button.
    I never had a problem with my jebao return pump, and it only cost about $100 I think.
     
  7. Aug 25, 2015 #7
    wouldtick waukee

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    Thanks guys. I haventade the purchase yet but am going to pick up 2 of them to have on hand. I was shocked at how affordabke the mag.drive pumps are. I thought they would be much more expensive.
     
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  8. Aug 25, 2015 #8
    wouldtick waukee

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    Found a great deal on amazon that comes with the controller. I am going to try this pump. Keep my cirrent as an emergency backup. Thanksblackx
     
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  9. Aug 25, 2015 #9
    adampottebaum

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    +1 on the controllable dc pumps. They're quiet, powerful, controllable, and they're getting cheaper and cheaper.
     

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