Despirate please help. Return pump problems

reefbroao · 02/07/2016, 09:00 PM

I have a new deep blue 80g frag tank and it's all plumbed/ ready to go accept for one thing. I can't find the right return pump and it's killing me. I have been directed to buy a 5.0 syncra which I did without looking. As soon as I noticed it was rocketing water into the tank I noticed the 1300 gph. SO I went and bought a 3.0 instead YOU GUESSED IT still too much. I can't figure out what to get and I'm sick of spending money. Please help

ChadO · 02/07/2016, 09:15 PM

I apologize if I'm missing something here, but those Sicce are variable flow pumps so you can turn them down if needed. Are you saying that even dialed down they are still too much flow for what you want?

I have an Eheim Compact+ 2000 pump that I use, and it's silent running, and has good flow for what I need. It's also adjustable flow.

reefbroao · 02/07/2016, 09:19 PM

Even the 3.0 is too much dialed all the way down

ChadO · 02/07/2016, 09:33 PM

Hmmm. I don't know how your tank is laid out, but maybe split the return with Loc-Line once you're in the tank? Sort of soften the flow with a "Y" adapter? Just throwing out possible ideas.

reefbroao · 02/07/2016, 09:37 PM

Yeah I've got loc-line as well. That's why I'm so confused.

dpulve · 02/07/2016, 09:37 PM

Just wondering did you use front page calculator for head loss and flow? That's what I've been using to help me decide.

reefbroao · 02/07/2016, 09:41 PM

No I didn't, but either way it's just confusing to me that I'm gonna have to go with one of the lowest gph models they have

JohnnyHildo · 02/07/2016, 09:46 PM

does your return have a ball or gate valve in the plumbing to control flow? my return easily overpowers my tank if i didn't scale it back a little with a valve.

reefbroao · 02/07/2016, 09:53 PM

That's the problem. I have been unable to install one because of how small the area is. My sump is 6inches max from my bulkheads. I think I may try to get one in there that's the only option

Marchillo · 02/07/2016, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by ChadO

I apologize if I'm missing something here, but those Sicce are variable flow pumps so you can turn them down if needed. Are you saying that even dialed down they are still too much flow for what you want?

I have an Eheim Compact+ 2000 pump that I use, and it's silent running, and has good flow for what I need. It's also adjustable flow.

I have this exact pump on my 80 deep blue frag tank turned all the way up and it's perfect. Nice choice.

JohnnyHildo · 02/07/2016, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by reefbroao

That's the problem.

took the words right out of my mouth. you will never find a pump that is going to be an absolute match for your needs. add a valve and you'll be happy.

Marchillo · 02/07/2016, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnnyHildo

took the words right out of my mouth. you will never find a pump that is going to be an absolute match for your needs. add a valve and you'll be happy.

On this tank that eheim is perfect. Pop out the sponge, hook it up, and great flow in the tank. I guess I got lucky. It's the only pump I tried.

reefbroao · 02/08/2016, 11:37 PM

I almost bought that pump too hahaha

02/07/2016, 09:00 PM	#1
reefbroao Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Seattle Posts: 747	Despirate please help. Return pump problems I have a new deep blue 80g frag tank and it's all plumbed/ ready to go accept for one thing. I can't find the right return pump and it's killing me. I have been directed to buy a 5.0 syncra which I did without looking. As soon as I noticed it was rocketing water into the tank I noticed the 1300 gph. SO I went and bought a 3.0 instead YOU GUESSED IT still too much. I can't figure out what to get and I'm sick of spending money. Please help __________________ Reefer 170 E series.

02/07/2016, 09:19 PM	#3
reefbroao Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Seattle Posts: 747	Even the 3.0 is too much dialed all the way down __________________ Reefer 170 E series.

02/07/2016, 09:37 PM	#5
reefbroao Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Seattle Posts: 747	Yeah I've got loc-line as well. That's why I'm so confused. __________________ Reefer 170 E series.

02/07/2016, 09:41 PM	#7
reefbroao Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Seattle Posts: 747	No I didn't, but either way it's just confusing to me that I'm gonna have to go with one of the lowest gph models they have __________________ Reefer 170 E series.

02/07/2016, 09:46 PM	#8
JohnnyHildo Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Posts: 669	does your return have a ball or gate valve in the plumbing to control flow? my return easily overpowers my tank if i didn't scale it back a little with a valve. __________________ 120G Standard - 40G Sump. Apex - DOS - ATI Current Tank Info: Acros - Zoas - Palys

02/07/2016, 09:15 PM	#2
ChadO Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 59	I apologize if I'm missing something here, but those Sicce are variable flow pumps so you can turn them down if needed. Are you saying that even dialed down they are still too much flow for what you want? I have an Eheim Compact+ 2000 pump that I use, and it's silent running, and has good flow for what I need. It's also adjustable flow.

02/07/2016, 09:33 PM	#4
ChadO Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 59	Hmmm. I don't know how your tank is laid out, but maybe split the return with Loc-Line once you're in the tank? Sort of soften the flow with a "Y" adapter? Just throwing out possible ideas.

02/07/2016, 09:37 PM	#6
dpulve Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Woodhaven MI Posts: 68	Just wondering did you use front page calculator for head loss and flow? That's what I've been using to help me decide.

02/07/2016, 09:53 PM	#9
reefbroao Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Seattle Posts: 747	That's the problem. I have been unable to install one because of how small the area is. My sump is 6inches max from my bulkheads. I think I may try to get one in there that's the only option __________________ Reefer 170 E series.

02/08/2016, 11:37 PM	#13
reefbroao Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Seattle Posts: 747	I almost bought that pump too hahaha __________________ Reefer 170 E series.