pump question

lriddell · 01/15/2009, 08:59 AM

Is a Sedra 3500 comparable to a mag 7? if not what is

Michael · 01/15/2009, 09:55 AM

not 100% sure but i think the mag 7 pushes 700 gallons and the sedra about 450, if im wrong i apologise but i think the mag 7 has more output

AquaReeferMan · 01/15/2009, 10:35 AM

The Sedra 3500 pushes 350 gph. Look into the Sedra 7000, that will give you 700 gph.

lriddell · 01/15/2009, 10:53 AM

the mag 7 came with the skimmer will it be ok to run this and if so what pump should i use as a return pump

Klaus777 · 01/15/2009, 12:32 PM

not sure if I'm missing something, but you want to use the mag 7 for a skimmer? is that the pump intended for it?

lriddell · 01/15/2009, 12:45 PM

no it's not the sedra 3500 is though... i was wondering if the mag 7 could run the skimmer

Klaus777 · 01/15/2009, 01:05 PM

Oh,
I don't think it's a good idea for more than one reason. Each skimmer is designed for a near to specific flow rate and the difference between the pumps is 2 times flow rate. Putting more flow through the skimmer body is deconstructive to to process. Another point is, and I am not sure of, but can a air venturi even be attached to a mag? Plus the Sedra is equipped with a needle wheel which is a big plus for skimmer efficiency.

01/15/2009, 08:59 AM	#1
lriddell Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Elyria Posts: 103	pump question Is a Sedra 3500 comparable to a mag 7? if not what is

01/15/2009, 09:55 AM	#2
Michael NTTH Rookie Help Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Gloucester, England,UK Posts: 7,808 Blog Entries: 6	not 100% sure but i think the mag 7 pushes 700 gallons and the sedra about 450, if im wrong i apologise but i think the mag 7 has more output __________________ Don't be afraid to ask questions, we in the new to the hobby are here to help you [For My Tank Spec,Photo Album,Articles and website, click on my name] MY Very Kindest and Warmest Regards , MIKE Current Tank Info: I have a 92 gal Corner Tank, and way too many pieces of equipment to list really, (proud member of the reef central corner club)

01/15/2009, 10:35 AM	#3
AquaReeferMan Got Reef? Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Under the Sea, Pa Posts: 4,593	The Sedra 3500 pushes 350 gph. Look into the Sedra 7000, that will give you 700 gph. __________________ Couple SPS/Zoanthid tanks and a couple of FW planted tanks. Current Tank Info: 5 pieces of glass with some silicone and plastic frames holding them together

01/15/2009, 10:53 AM	#4
lriddell Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Elyria Posts: 103	the mag 7 came with the skimmer will it be ok to run this and if so what pump should i use as a return pump

01/15/2009, 12:32 PM	#5
Klaus777 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Kitchener, ontario Posts: 244	not sure if I'm missing something, but you want to use the mag 7 for a skimmer? is that the pump intended for it?

01/15/2009, 12:45 PM	#6
lriddell Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Elyria Posts: 103	no it's not the sedra 3500 is though... i was wondering if the mag 7 could run the skimmer

01/15/2009, 01:05 PM	#7
Klaus777 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Kitchener, ontario Posts: 244	Oh, I don't think it's a good idea for more than one reason. Each skimmer is designed for a near to specific flow rate and the difference between the pumps is 2 times flow rate. Putting more flow through the skimmer body is deconstructive to to process. Another point is, and I am not sure of, but can a air venturi even be attached to a mag? Plus the Sedra is equipped with a needle wheel which is a big plus for skimmer efficiency.