Return pump Q

Joetaff · 07/09/2008, 12:40 PM

How many Gph should me sumps return pump be for my 10gallon sump and 29 gallon display tank?? I need something that can push the water straight up about 3.5-4 feet through a 1/2 or 3/4in pipe back into the tank. I am not wanting this to be the tanks only flow source, I have other powerheads. I just need a fairly inexpensive pump with the ability to get the water back in the tank. Brand suggestions are welcome and appreciated.

thanks, john

little_squid · 07/09/2008, 01:03 PM

even though i dont like mag drives a mag 5 would work for you

if money not a issue go with a ehiem:-)

atwinparadox2 · 07/09/2008, 01:35 PM

+1

Mag would work fine, even a 7 would work for even more flow, just don't point the return to the front of your tank or you will run the risk of blowing the water over the front of your tank. If your going to go with a 7 have 2 returns, or split 1 into 2. Ehiem is the nice as well. Last longer too IMO.

indydog1 · 07/09/2008, 01:59 PM

i agree with the prevoius posters. mag 5-7 would be fine and the eheim would be even better. but the bigger thwe pump consider having the line split into two ports.

little_squid · 07/09/2008, 02:57 PM

http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_ViewIt...s~vendor~.html

this would be my first choice of all

Joetaff · 07/09/2008, 03:45 PM

yea well i dont have 150, 100 or even 80 for a pump

little_squid · 07/09/2008, 04:00 PM

you can pick up a used mag drive for cheap

i am not rich but i am thrifty:-)

Peter Eichler · 07/09/2008, 04:02 PM

I'd skip the mag drives, I think the Mag 5 is more than you need or want and they're not exactly compact. I'd look into the Hydor Seltz pumps or the Eheim Compact 1000. Anything rated 200-300 GPH will be fine for your needs.

Joetaff · 07/09/2008, 04:13 PM

Now thats what I have been wanting to hear, B/c the last thing I want is a loud pump creating a cyclone in my tank.

So I guess Im going to get the Hydor Seltz L25 rated for 265Gph , I'm guessing that that Is the best choice for what Im looking for that is in my price range, but Im just worried that It wont have to power to push the water up the return pipe, but then again I have never done a sump before so what do I know, right?

Peter Eichler · 07/09/2008, 05:13 PM

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Originally posted by Joetaff
Now thats what I have been wanting to hear, B/c the last thing I want is a loud pump creating a cyclone in my tank.

So I guess Im going to get the Hydor Seltz L25 rated for 265Gph , I'm guessing that that Is the best choice for what Im looking for that is in my price range, but Im just worried that It wont have to power to push the water up the return pipe, but then again I have never done a sump before so what do I know, right?

Go with the Eheim Compact 1000 instead, it's rated at the same GPH, has a 3 year warranty, and has a max head of 6'6". To top it all off it's a touch cheaper than the Hydor.

Joetaff · 07/09/2008, 05:58 PM

ok sounds good, its says it has a connector that is 5/8 and inch how would I connect that to a 1.5 in return pvc pipe?

07/09/2008, 12:40 PM	#1
Joetaff Moved On Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 54	Return pump Q How many Gph should me sumps return pump be for my 10gallon sump and 29 gallon display tank?? I need something that can push the water straight up about 3.5-4 feet through a 1/2 or 3/4in pipe back into the tank. I am not wanting this to be the tanks only flow source, I have other powerheads. I just need a fairly inexpensive pump with the ability to get the water back in the tank. Brand suggestions are welcome and appreciated. thanks, john

07/09/2008, 01:59 PM	#4
indydog1 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: round lake, il Posts: 1,590	i agree with the prevoius posters. mag 5-7 would be fine and the eheim would be even better. but the bigger thwe pump consider having the line split into two ports. __________________ Learn from the mistakes of others. You can't live long enough to make them all yourself Current Tank Info: 210 gal

07/09/2008, 04:02 PM	#8
Peter Eichler Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Milwaukee Posts: 6,081	I'd skip the mag drives, I think the Mag 5 is more than you need or want and they're not exactly compact. I'd look into the Hydor Seltz pumps or the Eheim Compact 1000. Anything rated 200-300 GPH will be fine for your needs. __________________ April 2015 TOTM

07/09/2008, 01:03 PM	#2
little_squid Moved On Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: joliet,il Posts: 2,395	even though i dont like mag drives a mag 5 would work for you if money not a issue go with a ehiem:-)

07/09/2008, 01:35 PM	#3
atwinparadox2 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Kingston, PA Posts: 782	+1 Mag would work fine, even a 7 would work for even more flow, just don't point the return to the front of your tank or you will run the risk of blowing the water over the front of your tank. If your going to go with a 7 have 2 returns, or split 1 into 2. Ehiem is the nice as well. Last longer too IMO.

07/09/2008, 02:57 PM	#5
little_squid Moved On Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: joliet,il Posts: 2,395	http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_ViewIt...s~vendor~.html this would be my first choice of all

07/09/2008, 03:45 PM	#6
Joetaff Moved On Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 54	yea well i dont have 150, 100 or even 80 for a pump

07/09/2008, 04:00 PM	#7
little_squid Moved On Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: joliet,il Posts: 2,395	you can pick up a used mag drive for cheap i am not rich but i am thrifty:-)

07/09/2008, 04:13 PM	#9
Joetaff Moved On Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 54	Now thats what I have been wanting to hear, B/c the last thing I want is a loud pump creating a cyclone in my tank. So I guess Im going to get the Hydor Seltz L25 rated for 265Gph , I'm guessing that that Is the best choice for what Im looking for that is in my price range, but Im just worried that It wont have to power to push the water up the return pipe, but then again I have never done a sump before so what do I know, right?

07/09/2008, 05:58 PM	#11
Joetaff Moved On Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 54	ok sounds good, its says it has a connector that is 5/8 and inch how would I connect that to a 1.5 in return pvc pipe?