Good return for a 125

pIankton · 01/30/2009, 08:34 AM

First time setting up a tank with a sump and I'm looking for some advice on a return pump.

It's a 125 with dual corner overflows and I plan on keeping the plumbing as simple as possible and I'm not sure what the GPH on the overflows are rated for.

I'm looking for a good quality submersible pump - nothing pressure rated, but just a good old regular return - maybe something up the middle cost wise.

Thanks.

Beders · 01/30/2009, 09:26 AM

I have a 150g with a 30g sump I have a eheim compact 3000 that pumps the water 5ft back to the display no problem. It was only Â£60 roughly $120.

AquaReeferMan · 01/30/2009, 09:37 AM

Im running a Mag 12 on my 125g. Your tank has 2, 1 inch drains. They will handle up to 1600 gph.

moremsgplease · 01/30/2009, 09:40 AM

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Originally posted by AquaReeferMan
Your tank has 2, 1 inch drains. They will handle up to 1600 gph.

Each or together?

power boat jim · 01/30/2009, 09:53 AM

If you want you can use all 4 holes in the tank as drains, this way you can get close to 3,000 gph out of the tank. Just plumb the returns in a free standing manner over the top or sides of the tank.

I use a dolphin ampmaster pump on mine, I did not want a submerseable since a pump that large sitting directly in the water adds a bunch more heat to the system then having it outside the sump.

YE||0W TA|\|G · 01/30/2009, 10:22 AM

I have a mag 12 on my 155g

CMurph · 01/30/2009, 10:26 AM

I've heard good things about the Eheim 1262, which is what I'm getting for my 110g.

pIankton · 01/30/2009, 10:32 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by AquaReeferMan
Im running a Mag 12 on my 125g. Your tank has 2, 1 inch drains. They will handle up to 1600 gph.

'Preciate the technical info.

Thanks everyone for the advice.

an411 · 01/30/2009, 10:51 AM

I would recommend eheim or ocean runner own both great pumps and quiet the OCean runner is a little bigger if size is an issue

YE||0W TA|\|G · 01/30/2009, 11:00 AM

not sure what other places are charging for ocean runners but i found one for my skimmer for $100

www.championlighting.com

pIankton · 01/30/2009, 12:33 PM

Would the Ocean Runner 3500 (900 gph) work OK for a 125?

I like the fact that it produces almost half the amount of heat / wattage than say a Mag 1200.

lewismw · 01/30/2009, 12:40 PM

On my 125 I have 2 corner over flows with 30gal sump. I have 2 Mag9.5 with SCWDs on each.
So the right half has a 9.5 w/ SCWD and the left has a 9.5 w/ SCWD

pIankton · 01/30/2009, 01:16 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by lewismw
On my 125 I have 2 corner over flows with 30gal sump. I have 2 Mag9.5 with SCWDs on each.
So the right half has a 9.5 w/ SCWD and the left has a 9.5 w/ SCWD

I know kind of off topic, but do you get any grinding noise from your SCWD? Any maintenance issues with it? It's something else I was considering.

pIankton · 01/30/2009, 01:55 PM

DP - sorry

01/30/2009, 08:34 AM	#1
pIankton Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 556	Good return for a 125 First time setting up a tank with a sump and I'm looking for some advice on a return pump. It's a 125 with dual corner overflows and I plan on keeping the plumbing as simple as possible and I'm not sure what the GPH on the overflows are rated for. I'm looking for a good quality submersible pump - nothing pressure rated, but just a good old regular return - maybe something up the middle cost wise. Thanks.

01/30/2009, 09:26 AM	#2
Beders Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: West midlands Posts: 95	I have a 150g with a 30g sump I have a eheim compact 3000 that pumps the water 5ft back to the display no problem. It was only Â£60 roughly $120. __________________ Thank you Shaun Current Tank Info: 60"x20"x30 D/T Sump 36"x15"x15" v2 600 protein skimmer tank still empty still buying to get the tank up and running

01/30/2009, 09:37 AM	#3
AquaReeferMan Got Reef? Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Under the Sea, Pa Posts: 4,593	Im running a Mag 12 on my 125g. Your tank has 2, 1 inch drains. They will handle up to 1600 gph. __________________ Couple SPS/Zoanthid tanks and a couple of FW planted tanks. Current Tank Info: 5 pieces of glass with some silicone and plastic frames holding them together

01/30/2009, 10:22 AM	#6
YE\|\|0W TA\|\\|G Registered Member $YE\|\|0W TA\|\\|G's Avatar$ Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Hillsborough New Jersey Posts: 699	I have a mag 12 on my 155g __________________ Rome was not built in a day, and neither was the ocean.. or our aquariums.. patience is they key to success.
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01/30/2009, 10:26 AM	#7
CMurph Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 86	I've heard good things about the Eheim 1262, which is what I'm getting for my 110g. __________________ 08/14/10 - Water in tank! 02/01/11 - Lightly stocked... Current Tank Info: 50gal tank

01/30/2009, 09:53 AM	#5
power boat jim Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Wisconsin, The big peninsula Posts: 2,100	If you want you can use all 4 holes in the tank as drains, this way you can get close to 3,000 gph out of the tank. Just plumb the returns in a free standing manner over the top or sides of the tank. I use a dolphin ampmaster pump on mine, I did not want a submerseable since a pump that large sitting directly in the water adds a bunch more heat to the system then having it outside the sump.

01/30/2009, 10:51 AM	#9
an411 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Derby CT Posts: 2,861	I would recommend eheim or ocean runner own both great pumps and quiet the OCean runner is a little bigger if size is an issue

01/30/2009, 11:00 AM	#10
YE\|\|0W TA\|\\|G Registered Member $YE\|\|0W TA\|\\|G's Avatar$ Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Hillsborough New Jersey Posts: 699	not sure what other places are charging for ocean runners but i found one for my skimmer for $100 www.championlighting.com __________________ Rome was not built in a day, and neither was the ocean.. or our aquariums.. patience is they key to success.
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01/30/2009, 12:33 PM	#11
pIankton Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 556	Would the Ocean Runner 3500 (900 gph) work OK for a 125? I like the fact that it produces almost half the amount of heat / wattage than say a Mag 1200.

01/30/2009, 12:40 PM	#12
lewismw Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Birmingham Posts: 275	On my 125 I have 2 corner over flows with 30gal sump. I have 2 Mag9.5 with SCWDs on each. So the right half has a 9.5 w/ SCWD and the left has a 9.5 w/ SCWD

01/30/2009, 01:55 PM	#14
pIankton Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 556	DP - sorry