Which Pump to get ????

pnavarro170 · 09/19/2010, 11:29 PM

i got an HOB 8 Watt Advantage 2000 UV Sterilizer by Aqua Ultraviolet and its currently powered by the pump that goes to the cpr refugium. but it needs more juice. I want it as a clarifier more than a sterilizer.

- Sterilizer Maximum Flow Rate: 642 GPH
- Clarifier Maximum Flow Rate: 1000 GPH

which brand pump would be best? or which one exactly?

pnavarro170 · 09/20/2010, 10:57 AM

bump

theatrus · 09/20/2010, 11:01 AM

I'm not sure the UV is going to do much good at those kind of flow rates. With only an 8 watt bulb, I'd just throw a MJ1200 on it and call it good

pnavarro170 · 09/20/2010, 12:16 PM

ive ran it without it. its a 90 gallon tank, it really helps out with the clarity alot. well IMO. and also does control algae just a bit. its gotta be doing something. maxi jet is only 295 GPH. so i need something bigger with out it being huge if you know what i mean.

pnavarro170 · 09/20/2010, 08:00 PM

bump

Xenia_Princess · 09/20/2010, 10:27 PM

reeflo makes very nice pumps, or you could even go with water blaster

canesfan44 · 09/20/2010, 10:42 PM

are you sure it says 642gph and 1000gph. I would check those numbers again and make sure everything is right. Make sure it's for saltwater not fresh water.

pnavarro170 · 09/20/2010, 10:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by canesfan44

are you sure it says 642gph and 1000gph. I would check those numbers again and make sure everything is right. Make sure it's for saltwater not fresh water.

pretty sure, i checked aquacave, those were the numbers but seems pretty damn high. let me call them up tomorrow. or see what other ones come with.

pnavarro170 · 09/20/2010, 11:12 PM

k i figured it out. pump i had was max gph 200 so that means i was destroying planktonic food supply for the reef. but would be good for a fish only just not reef type.

so i do need a pump with 428-642 GPH to have it as a clarifier for the tank.

pnavarro170 · 09/20/2010, 11:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xenia_Princess

reeflo makes very nice pumps, or you could even go with water blaster

reeflo seems to be way to much power for what i need, a MAG 5 seems like would be perfect.

happysak · 09/20/2010, 11:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theatrus

I'm not sure the UV is going to do much good at those kind of flow rates. With only an 8 watt bulb, I'd just throw a MJ1200 on it and call it good

+1. It will take little bit more, then 8watt UV to destroy planktonic food supply

Quote:

Originally Posted by canesfan44

are you sure it says 642gph and 1000gph. I would check those numbers again and make sure everything is right. Make sure it's for saltwater not fresh water.

+1 http://www.aquaultraviolet.com/produ...e/8watt-hanger

Cheers, Roman

pnavarro170 · 09/20/2010, 11:32 PM

Thanks Roman, found out what i needed, but i know the Mag 5 isnt a tiny pump, just gonna go without it for now and see if i like the difference.

09/19/2010, 11:29 PM	#1
pnavarro170 S.T.A.R.S PRESIDENT Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: El Paso TX Posts: 3,963	Which Pump to get ???? i got an HOB 8 Watt Advantage 2000 UV Sterilizer by Aqua Ultraviolet and its currently powered by the pump that goes to the cpr refugium. but it needs more juice. I want it as a clarifier more than a sterilizer. - Sterilizer Maximum Flow Rate: 642 GPH - Clarifier Maximum Flow Rate: 1000 GPH which brand pump would be best? or which one exactly? __________________ 150G

09/20/2010, 10:57 AM	#2
pnavarro170 S.T.A.R.S PRESIDENT Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: El Paso TX Posts: 3,963	bump __________________ 150G

09/20/2010, 11:01 AM	#3
theatrus 100-mile-commuter Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: almost nevada Posts: 4,721	I'm not sure the UV is going to do much good at those kind of flow rates. With only an 8 watt bulb, I'd just throw a MJ1200 on it and call it good __________________ Custom electronics purveyor. blueAcro.com Current Tank Info: 90g SPS+mixed reef (10 yrs): LEDBrick LEDs, 40g custom sump, Ca reactor, chiller, Vortech, lots of custom electronics

09/20/2010, 12:16 PM	#4
pnavarro170 S.T.A.R.S PRESIDENT Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: El Paso TX Posts: 3,963	ive ran it without it. its a 90 gallon tank, it really helps out with the clarity alot. well IMO. and also does control algae just a bit. its gotta be doing something. maxi jet is only 295 GPH. so i need something bigger with out it being huge if you know what i mean. __________________ 150G

09/20/2010, 08:00 PM	#5
pnavarro170 S.T.A.R.S PRESIDENT Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: El Paso TX Posts: 3,963	bump __________________ 150G

09/20/2010, 10:27 PM	#6
Xenia_Princess Moved On Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 55	reeflo makes very nice pumps, or you could even go with water blaster

09/20/2010, 10:42 PM	#7
canesfan44 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: S Florida Posts: 1,728	are you sure it says 642gph and 1000gph. I would check those numbers again and make sure everything is right. Make sure it's for saltwater not fresh water.

09/20/2010, 11:12 PM	#9
pnavarro170 S.T.A.R.S PRESIDENT Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: El Paso TX Posts: 3,963	k i figured it out. pump i had was max gph 200 so that means i was destroying planktonic food supply for the reef. but would be good for a fish only just not reef type. so i do need a pump with 428-642 GPH to have it as a clarifier for the tank. __________________ 150G

09/20/2010, 11:32 PM	#12
pnavarro170 S.T.A.R.S PRESIDENT Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: El Paso TX Posts: 3,963	Thanks Roman, found out what i needed, but i know the Mag 5 isnt a tiny pump, just gonna go without it for now and see if i like the difference. __________________ 150G

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