Return Pump Advise Needed

Honks69 · 06/07/2012, 12:46 PM

I have a 180 Gallon marineland RR tank that is about to finish cycling.

I have a 55 gallon DIY sump and after i move my livestock from my 75 gallon i could use my MAG 9.5 as my return pump on my 180

I have it closed at least half way on my 75 gallon so it may be ok for my 180 but I was not sure.

I will have approx 6' of head on my return lines so i should be arround 700gph

If this is not sufficient someone give me a better pump

Id like to stay under $200

oscar.millan · 06/07/2012, 12:51 PM

MAG's run too hot for me and aren't as reliable as an Eheim.

I have an Eheim 1262 on my 180g. Not the cheapest, or most efficient, but it starts every time and has been running strong from 3 years now. No issues, whatsoever.

Honks69 · 06/07/2012, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by oscar.millan

MAG's run too hot for me and aren't as reliable as an Eheim.

I have an Eheim 1262 on my 180g. Not the cheapest, or most efficient, but it starts every time and has been running strong from 3 years now. No issues, whatsoever.

Thanks. Heat should not be an issue for me. I upgraded all of my lighting for my 180 to LEDs so even with the lights on the temp inside my tank is in the low 70s. I live in Pennsylvania so even in the summer the air temp only get into the low 90s. My tank is setup in my basement where its always at least 10 degrees cooler then the air temp outside.

I like eheims as well but a 1262 at 6' head is about the same as my mag 9.5

If i didnt already own this pump which is only about a year old I would prob get a 1262

Thanks

Donkeykong · 06/07/2012, 03:08 PM

The mag 9.5 will be plenty of turnover for that tank. It might not be my first choice but since you have it there is no point in spending money on something that is currently working, with the upgrade I suspect you will have plenty of things you could spend that money on that really do need to be upgraded. They do run hot so if heat is ever an issue just remember that this is a source of heat and can be addressed with a different pump if needed.

06/07/2012, 12:46 PM	#1
Honks69 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Washington, PA Posts: 247	Return Pump Advise Needed I have a 180 Gallon marineland RR tank that is about to finish cycling. I have a 55 gallon DIY sump and after i move my livestock from my 75 gallon i could use my MAG 9.5 as my return pump on my 180 I have it closed at least half way on my 75 gallon so it may be ok for my 180 but I was not sure. I will have approx 6' of head on my return lines so i should be arround 700gph If this is not sufficient someone give me a better pump Id like to stay under $200

06/07/2012, 12:51 PM	#2
oscar.millan Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 2,003	MAG's run too hot for me and aren't as reliable as an Eheim. I have an Eheim 1262 on my 180g. Not the cheapest, or most efficient, but it starts every time and has been running strong from 3 years now. No issues, whatsoever. __________________ "Let the future tell the truth and evaluate each one according to his work and accomplishments. The present is theirs; the future, for which I really worked, is mine." -Tesla Current Tank Info: 180g mixed reef, 90g rimless cube.

06/07/2012, 03:08 PM	#4
Donkeykong Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Grover Beach CA Posts: 1,847	The mag 9.5 will be plenty of turnover for that tank. It might not be my first choice but since you have it there is no point in spending money on something that is currently working, with the upgrade I suspect you will have plenty of things you could spend that money on that really do need to be upgraded. They do run hot so if heat is ever an issue just remember that this is a source of heat and can be addressed with a different pump if needed.