return pump and powerhead - thoughts requested

rmsmith · 11/27/2013, 08:31 PM

So I'm slowly working to acquire all the gear for a 29g tank. Have the tank, heater, ro/di and a few other things.

With black friday and cyber monday deals heating up I'm looking to make a push for the rest of the needed gear.

Here's what I'm thinking for flow and circulation.

Eheim 1250 for the return, I figure with the head height, a gate value in case I need to dial it back and maybe a union or two I'll drop to 140-150 gph, possibly a little less which will be a 6-7 per hour turnover after account for rock water displacement. Plan to mainly plumb with braided tubing.

Powerhead - going to take advantage of the ecotech 20% rebate and am thinking an MP10. Anyone think two of those would be a good idea for a mushroom and softy tank? Or will one be good to go? searching around hasn't given me a good feel for this one so I figured I would seek the latest and greatest ideas!

thanks
Robert

Craigdillman · 11/27/2013, 09:08 PM

mp 10 is a great idea love that pump i had one in my 29 when i had it, I used the blue short pulse wave modes and it works perfect for a gental sway for any tank

rmsmith · 11/28/2013, 10:39 AM

great, thanks for your thoughts. I'll go with one MP 10 to start with.

Misled · 11/28/2013, 10:46 AM

One will be enough in a tank that size.

spit.fire · 11/28/2013, 01:09 PM

Have you thought about using a dc pump for the return? I put a speedwave dc return on my cube tank and love the thing, easy to dial down and quietest pump I've ever owned

rmsmith · 11/28/2013, 01:43 PM

can't say I've really looked into DC pumps, but if they are really quiet that's a plus as the tank will be on my home office where I sit at a desk on the phone for 8-10 hours a day.

Are they controllable by Apex as I'll be ordering up a controller tomorrow as well.

11/27/2013, 08:31 PM	#1
rmsmith Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 22	return pump and powerhead - thoughts requested So I'm slowly working to acquire all the gear for a 29g tank. Have the tank, heater, ro/di and a few other things. With black friday and cyber monday deals heating up I'm looking to make a push for the rest of the needed gear. Here's what I'm thinking for flow and circulation. Eheim 1250 for the return, I figure with the head height, a gate value in case I need to dial it back and maybe a union or two I'll drop to 140-150 gph, possibly a little less which will be a 6-7 per hour turnover after account for rock water displacement. Plan to mainly plumb with braided tubing. Powerhead - going to take advantage of the ecotech 20% rebate and am thinking an MP10. Anyone think two of those would be a good idea for a mushroom and softy tank? Or will one be good to go? searching around hasn't given me a good feel for this one so I figured I would seek the latest and greatest ideas! thanks Robert

11/27/2013, 09:08 PM	#2
Craigdillman Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Lethbirdge Posts: 487	mp 10 is a great idea love that pump i had one in my 29 when i had it, I used the blue short pulse wave modes and it works perfect for a gental sway for any tank __________________ Current tank---125 gallon mixed reef 60 gallon sump, Reef octopus nw200 skimmer, Rapid LEDs, Maxspec gyre, Mp10s, Fuge, Biweekly 20% WC, QT everything

11/28/2013, 10:46 AM	#4
Misled RC Mod Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Pittsburgh, Pa Posts: 11,440 Blog Entries: 11	One will be enough in a tank that size. __________________ Jesse I'm not saying I'm Batman. I'm just saying nobody has ever seen me and Batman in a room together.

11/28/2013, 10:39 AM	#3
rmsmith Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 22	great, thanks for your thoughts. I'll go with one MP 10 to start with.

11/28/2013, 01:09 PM	#5
spit.fire Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 36	Have you thought about using a dc pump for the return? I put a speedwave dc return on my cube tank and love the thing, easy to dial down and quietest pump I've ever owned

11/28/2013, 01:43 PM	#6
rmsmith Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 22	can't say I've really looked into DC pumps, but if they are really quiet that's a plus as the tank will be on my home office where I sit at a desk on the phone for 8-10 hours a day. Are they controllable by Apex as I'll be ordering up a controller tomorrow as well.