Pump Advice Needed

lger · 05/21/2010, 05:20 AM

I need an external pump capable of pumping to 2 tanks and a skimmer. My main tank is a 90 Gal in my living room. I would like lots of flow for the corals. Tank # 2 is in the basement - 75 Gal. - Sump and skimmer in basement as well.

I would need a pump capable of supplying all 3 units AND lifting the water 13/14 ft to the living room tank.

As of right now I have two pumps in mind:

The PanWorld 150PS - 1100 gph - 28' max lift - 1" I/O

Dolphin AMP Master AMP 5600/4700 - 5600 gph - 22' max lift - 2" I/O

My question is.... I would prefer the PanWorld but is a 1" line capable of supplying 3 units? The Dolphin has a 2" line but only 1/2 the gph.

Sure wish I knew more about this stuff.....I want good flow to all 3 but I know that the 13/14' lift is going to use up a lot of the pumps power.

It's quite possible that neither of my "in mind" pumps would be adequate. Please feel free to make suggestions. Thanks you VERY much! Right now I'm only getting a trickle upstairs and need to get this done ASAP

Leon

OR would it be wiser to find a pump to supply the upstairs tank, have it drain into the basement tank (directly below), then have that tank drain into the sump? SHOULD get same flow rates in both tanks that way but is it a good idea to take the old water from tank 1 to supply fresh water to tank 2? I could always use a submersible for the skimmer.

camp · 05/21/2010, 11:08 AM

I would look at reflow pump. The barracuda is a good one to get. I have one that does every thing I need it too.

05/21/2010, 05:20 AM	#1
lger Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 23	Pump Advice Needed I need an external pump capable of pumping to 2 tanks and a skimmer. My main tank is a 90 Gal in my living room. I would like lots of flow for the corals. Tank # 2 is in the basement - 75 Gal. - Sump and skimmer in basement as well. I would need a pump capable of supplying all 3 units AND lifting the water 13/14 ft to the living room tank. As of right now I have two pumps in mind: The PanWorld 150PS - 1100 gph - 28' max lift - 1" I/O Dolphin AMP Master AMP 5600/4700 - 5600 gph - 22' max lift - 2" I/O My question is.... I would prefer the PanWorld but is a 1" line capable of supplying 3 units? The Dolphin has a 2" line but only 1/2 the gph. Sure wish I knew more about this stuff.....I want good flow to all 3 but I know that the 13/14' lift is going to use up a lot of the pumps power. It's quite possible that neither of my "in mind" pumps would be adequate. Please feel free to make suggestions. Thanks you VERY much! Right now I'm only getting a trickle upstairs and need to get this done ASAP Leon OR would it be wiser to find a pump to supply the upstairs tank, have it drain into the basement tank (directly below), then have that tank drain into the sump? SHOULD get same flow rates in both tanks that way but is it a good idea to take the old water from tank 1 to supply fresh water to tank 2? I could always use a submersible for the skimmer. Last edited by lger; 05/21/2010 at 05:39 AM. Reason: Additional Question

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05/21/2010, 11:08 AM	#2
camp Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Wapakoneta,OH Posts: 97	I would look at reflow pump. The barracuda is a good one to get. I have one that does every thing I need it too.