What pump to use?

THP · 10/04/2009, 02:44 PM

I need to run a chiller at about 12 feet away and 3 feet above the aquarium sump. Unfortunately, I absolutely have to use a submersible pump due to space limitations, sump location and so on. Yeah, I should have thought of this 2 years ago!!!

Anyone have a recommendation for a reliable submersible with enough power to drive this? Intended chiller recommends 1000 - 2000 gph but I plan to keep it at the low end requirement. Mag seems to have an 1800 with a 21' or so cut-off. Not sure if this could drive enough but can't find anything more powerfull while maintaining submersibles.

Nanook · 10/04/2009, 08:31 PM

This thread has been moved to the current forum.

kcrush4989 · 10/04/2009, 09:23 PM

You can not go wrong with a mag drive. they move a lot of water for the price of them.

krowleey · 10/04/2009, 10:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kcrush4989

You can not go wrong with a mag drive. they move a lot of water for the price of them.

i agree, mag's are reliable.

10/04/2009, 02:44 PM	#1
THP Registered Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Great White North Posts: 452	What pump to use? I need to run a chiller at about 12 feet away and 3 feet above the aquarium sump. Unfortunately, I absolutely have to use a submersible pump due to space limitations, sump location and so on. Yeah, I should have thought of this 2 years ago!!! Anyone have a recommendation for a reliable submersible with enough power to drive this? Intended chiller recommends 1000 - 2000 gph but I plan to keep it at the low end requirement. Mag seems to have an 1800 with a 21' or so cut-off. Not sure if this could drive enough but can't find anything more powerfull while maintaining submersibles. __________________ pickled radishes flourish in the clear moon light Current Tank Info: 180g AG, OM4 way CL on Dart pump, BlueLine main, 50-60g sump, MT skimmer w/2 Sedra circulation pumps, 3x400w 12k Reeflux bulbs/CoralVue elec. ballasts in Luminarc III reflectors.

10/04/2009, 08:31 PM	#2
Nanook Ancient Eskimo Legend Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Saint Louis, MO Posts: 41,852 Blog Entries: 11	This thread has been moved to the current forum. __________________ The wind blew, the chit flew, and then they came two by two. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Current Tank Info: 375g Tanganyikan Tank & 470g mixed reef

10/04/2009, 09:23 PM	#3
kcrush4989 Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 326	You can not go wrong with a mag drive. they move a lot of water for the price of them.