i need a good return pump in sump

clayspst · 03/14/2007, 02:59 PM

can anyone give some ideas on what return pump to run i am looking at pushing 1500 to 1300GPH. i dont want an external pump. thanks

davocean · 03/14/2007, 04:20 PM

That's pretty high for sump.
You should aim at 3-5 times turnover for sump, and get additional flow from PH's or loop, or both.
Eheim and oceanrunner are great for sumps.

03/14/2007, 02:59 PM	#1
clayspst Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Seven Hills, OH Posts: 2,741	i need a good return pump in sump can anyone give some ideas on what return pump to run i am looking at pushing 1500 to 1300GPH. i dont want an external pump. thanks

03/14/2007, 04:20 PM	#2
davocean Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 14,655	That's pretty high for sump. You should aim at 3-5 times turnover for sump, and get additional flow from PH's or loop, or both. Eheim and oceanrunner are great for sumps. __________________ There's a fine line between owning your tank and your tank owning you! Current Tank Info: SCA 120g RR Starfire, Tunze silence 1073.02 return, 40g sump w/ fuge, SWC Extreme 160 cone skimmer,Geismann reflexx 4xT5, 2x Panorama Pro LED strips, Vortech MP40QD