Recommended return pump size

Rapa Nui · 08/04/2009, 08:53 PM

Can anyone recommend a pump size and brand. I am setting up a 150G drilled tank with two 700 gph drains. The sump is a 40gal.

Any thoughts and discussion are appreaciated

iLLwiLL · 08/04/2009, 09:30 PM

internal or external, and what is your budget like?

~Will.

Rapa Nui · 08/04/2009, 10:26 PM

internal

$150ish...but want a quiet reliable pump.

I bought a Quiet One 9000 (2328 gph), but am begining to think a 6000 (1506 gph) would be better overall.

badwrasse · 08/04/2009, 10:51 PM

good pumps often over looked and underestimated never had a problem with mine and good prices,

ya i think a 9000 it too much for a 150g 6000 is just right

08/04/2009, 08:53 PM	#1
Rapa Nui Registered Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Nebraska Posts: 23	Recommended return pump size Can anyone recommend a pump size and brand. I am setting up a 150G drilled tank with two 700 gph drains. The sump is a 40gal. Any thoughts and discussion are appreaciated

08/04/2009, 09:30 PM	#2
iLLwiLL Codename: Dutchess Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the danger zone Posts: 933	internal or external, and what is your budget like? ~Will. __________________ Shallow 80 sps grow out and a Tech 70 softie / macro / gorg seahorse play pen.

08/04/2009, 10:51 PM	#4
badwrasse Registered Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: St. louis Posts: 1,203	good pumps often over looked and underestimated never had a problem with mine and good prices, ya i think a 9000 it too much for a 150g 6000 is just right __________________ GOT CRABS? Current Tank Info: 90gal RR,rock wall in progress, MRC sump, reef octopus XP2000I skimmer, marineland pro lighting 2-150w MH 4-54w T5's, hydor wavemaker with 2 #4 controllable pumps, and QuietOne 4000HH return pump.

08/04/2009, 10:26 PM	#3
Rapa Nui Registered Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Nebraska Posts: 23	internal $150ish...but want a quiet reliable pump. I bought a Quiet One 9000 (2328 gph), but am begining to think a 6000 (1506 gph) would be better overall.