Looking for input on a new pump.

SeanT · 12/10/2008, 01:46 PM

Hey Gang,
I am looking for suggestions on a new pump.

Here are the requirements I need.
1" or 1.5" input/output.
Performs decent in pressure situations.
Not very loud.

I have a closed loop system on my new tank.

The pump sits under the stand, on top of the pump sits an Oceans Motion 8 which feeds 8 outlets through the bottom of my tank (barebottom system).

My current pump is a Tunze Master Recirc and the water barely flows out.
Roger, from Tunze, told me that they are not for pressure situations.
A Dart probably won't do it either.

Any other suggestions?

Thanks,
Sean

SeanT · 12/10/2008, 01:47 PM

Pic of setup.

thor32766 · 12/10/2008, 02:06 PM

check out the panworld pumps.

DarG · 12/10/2008, 02:30 PM

Reeflo has pressure rated pumps in the UNO series.
They are large pumps though and I wouldnt call them quiet. I have a Wahoo which is about 1700 or 1800 GPH, pressure rated. 1.5" in and ... 1" out I think (not using it at present). But they have stronger pumps in the series.

I use a Panworld PS150 as my main pump and I like it. Not too large, Good pump, not silent but fairly quiet, pressure rated but only 1100 GPH. Also, only warm to the touch, doesnt run hot. I know they have a 250PS but that one is only 1900 GPH.

But you may want alot more flow than that for the 8 way OM.

SeanT · 12/10/2008, 02:34 PM

Thanks, I will check both those lines out.

With the OM 8 way only two holes are open at a time so I don't need a ton of flow.

jreeceaspen · 12/10/2008, 03:42 PM

I have a Dolphin, 8 years runs from the front of my house to the back of the house in the basement (1200 square foot joint). My sump is a 250gallon trouph with a 75 gal refug and a 250gal bowfront plummed. It's the 5400, that's all that runs the up and down part.

mg426 · 12/10/2008, 04:15 PM

That is one wicked looking set up !!!

SeanT · 12/10/2008, 11:50 PM

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12/10/2008, 01:46 PM	#1
SeanT Premium Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Wilmington, North Carolina Posts: 13,860	Looking for input on a new pump. Hey Gang, I am looking for suggestions on a new pump. Here are the requirements I need. 1" or 1.5" input/output. Performs decent in pressure situations. Not very loud. I have a closed loop system on my new tank. The pump sits under the stand, on top of the pump sits an Oceans Motion 8 which feeds 8 outlets through the bottom of my tank (barebottom system). My current pump is a Tunze Master Recirc and the water barely flows out. Roger, from Tunze, told me that they are not for pressure situations. A Dart probably won't do it either. Any other suggestions? Thanks, Sean __________________ My tank was cool. Current Tank Info: Barebottom (the tank not me...at least not at the moment).

12/10/2008, 01:47 PM	#2
SeanT Premium Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Wilmington, North Carolina Posts: 13,860	Pic of setup. __________________ My tank was cool. Current Tank Info: Barebottom (the tank not me...at least not at the moment).

12/10/2008, 02:06 PM	#3
thor32766 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Chuluota, FL Posts: 6,072	check out the panworld pumps. __________________ "Live your life so no one has to lie about who you were at your funeral" click on my red house to see my tang compound! Current Tank Info: 29 gallon in Wall!

12/10/2008, 02:34 PM	#5
SeanT Premium Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Wilmington, North Carolina Posts: 13,860	Thanks, I will check both those lines out. With the OM 8 way only two holes are open at a time so I don't need a ton of flow. __________________ My tank was cool. Current Tank Info: Barebottom (the tank not me...at least not at the moment).

12/10/2008, 04:15 PM	#7
mg426 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: maryland Posts: 6,923	That is one wicked looking set up !!! __________________ I found a way to make a small fortune running a reef tank. Start with a large fortune. Unofficial President of the SEACLONE haters club Current Tank Info: 125 mixed reef 110 lbs LR, 1x250watt XM 20K MH 2x175watt XM 20K MH on Magetics 2X96 watt actinic PC, 220 watt VHO actinic, 30 gallon refugium, closed loop system powered by Sequence Dart MSX 200 skimmer 38 gallon sump, Oceansmotions squirt

12/10/2008, 02:30 PM	#4
DarG Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 5,515	Reeflo has pressure rated pumps in the UNO series. They are large pumps though and I wouldnt call them quiet. I have a Wahoo which is about 1700 or 1800 GPH, pressure rated. 1.5" in and ... 1" out I think (not using it at present). But they have stronger pumps in the series. I use a Panworld PS150 as my main pump and I like it. Not too large, Good pump, not silent but fairly quiet, pressure rated but only 1100 GPH. Also, only warm to the touch, doesnt run hot. I know they have a 250PS but that one is only 1900 GPH. But you may want alot more flow than that for the 8 way OM.

12/10/2008, 03:42 PM	#6
jreeceaspen Thirsty Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 383	I have a Dolphin, 8 years runs from the front of my house to the back of the house in the basement (1200 square foot joint). My sump is a 250gallon trouph with a 75 gal refug and a 250gal bowfront plummed. It's the 5400, that's all that runs the up and down part.

12/10/2008, 11:50 PM	#8
SeanT Premium Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Wilmington, North Carolina Posts: 13,860	^ __________________ My tank was cool. Current Tank Info: Barebottom (the tank not me...at least not at the moment).