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09/22/2008, 02:12 PM
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Pump
I have a 75g DT with a 29g sump. What kind of pump would you recommend for the return? How many gph?
Thanks, Elan
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09/22/2008, 02:19 PM
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i have a 75 and a 29g sump running on a mag 12 with an overflow rated for 1200gph. the pump is cut back a lil using a ball valve. im also a beginner
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09/22/2008, 02:36 PM
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An Ocean Runner 2500 or 3500 would both be good choices. What size overflow do you have, that will have a bearing on how big you go with the return pump.
My tank is a 100G with a 30G sump and I use the 3500. Best pricing I have found is at www.customaquatic.com a RC Sponsor. |
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09/22/2008, 03:51 PM
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I need it to fit about 3/4"
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09/22/2008, 04:04 PM
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What is the flow rate of the overflow? 600, 900, 1200 GPH etc. Is it internal or a hang on?
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09/22/2008, 04:09 PM
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It is a built in overflow, and i will have to ask the person i bought it from the GPH. He suggested the Eheim 1260. Just looking for a second opinion.
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09/22/2008, 04:49 PM
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I have a 75 i use a 1262 am happy with it.
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09/23/2008, 07:48 AM
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I'd recommend something in the 5 times tank volume per hour, so something on the order of ~500 gph. I love the eheim pumps, so a 1262 on a gate valve (it's always nice to have a little reserve on the pump) should do well. A bit spendy compared to the mag drives or others, but well worth it in my experience.
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