External pump for CLS in the 5000+ GPH range

110galreef · 08/27/2012, 12:58 PM

Any ideas other than the Hammerhead Gold......
~5200gph at 4' head and at ~290w

Any other suggestion....any better bang for the buck?? considering effeciency, purchase price close to this one and flow similiar or more, realtively quiet....

sirreal63 · 08/27/2012, 04:40 PM

A closed loop has no head, just friction loss from pipe diameter. There are quite a few big pumps put there, the Dolphin seems to get decent reviews but I have never seen one in person.

110galreef · 08/27/2012, 05:03 PM

Yeah I get the head issue just estimated 4' due to all the valves, elbows, lockline nozzles, and frictions loss. Either way just looking for options in the ballpark flow.

Aquatron · 08/27/2012, 05:40 PM

Water Blaster 16000 4200gph with 3 year war. 143 watts+- @ $360.00 Water Blaster's are really nice pumps and kick the flow with litle/to low noise. Backed by great customer service also

110galreef · 08/27/2012, 05:54 PM

I currently have the super dart gold....going to the hy 16000 would be a similar pump. I have the hy 7000 for my return. They are great pumps.

08/27/2012, 12:58 PM	#1
110galreef Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Toledo OH Posts: 2,466	External pump for CLS in the 5000+ GPH range Any ideas other than the Hammerhead Gold...... ~5200gph at 4' head and at ~290w Any other suggestion....any better bang for the buck?? considering effeciency, purchase price close to this one and flow similiar or more, realtively quiet.... __________________ Inwall Basement Setup w/ Growout Tank & Common Acrylic sump, SRO XP3000E, Neptune Apex, Bubble Magus Triple Doser, CLS- Super Dart Gold + OM 4way, 2-400w MH & 4-80w T-5, ROX .08 carbon...

08/27/2012, 04:40 PM	#2
sirreal63 Go Spurs Go!!! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Meadowlakes Texas Posts: 13,357	A closed loop has no head, just friction loss from pipe diameter. There are quite a few big pumps put there, the Dolphin seems to get decent reviews but I have never seen one in person. __________________ Jack No One has ever been seriously injured by using the search function. Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms should be a convenience store, not a government agency. Current Tank Info: Reefing the Pentagon.

08/27/2012, 05:03 PM	#3
110galreef Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Toledo OH Posts: 2,466	Yeah I get the head issue just estimated 4' due to all the valves, elbows, lockline nozzles, and frictions loss. Either way just looking for options in the ballpark flow. __________________ Inwall Basement Setup w/ Growout Tank & Common Acrylic sump, SRO XP3000E, Neptune Apex, Bubble Magus Triple Doser, CLS- Super Dart Gold + OM 4way, 2-400w MH & 4-80w T-5, ROX .08 carbon...

08/27/2012, 05:40 PM	#4
Aquatron Refugium pat.#D414,242 Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 844	Water Blaster 16000 4200gph with 3 year war. 143 watts+- @ $360.00 Water Blaster's are really nice pumps and kick the flow with litle/to low noise. Backed by great customer service also __________________ Doctor "Aquatron" Mister "Spinner" 300 gallon TRUVU AquaSystem "Mod" w/ 150 gallon control center....... Build Thread: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2276765&highlight=300+dt+

08/27/2012, 05:54 PM	#5
110galreef Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Toledo OH Posts: 2,466	I currently have the super dart gold....going to the hy 16000 would be a similar pump. I have the hy 7000 for my return. They are great pumps. __________________ Inwall Basement Setup w/ Growout Tank & Common Acrylic sump, SRO XP3000E, Neptune Apex, Bubble Magus Triple Doser, CLS- Super Dart Gold + OM 4way, 2-400w MH & 4-80w T-5, ROX .08 carbon...