Best Return Pump For a 150 Gal

curbelojorge · 09/16/2009, 01:56 PM

Hey guys... would like your opinion on the best return pump for a 150 gal tank

joncat24 · 09/16/2009, 02:21 PM

http://www.marinesolutionsinc.com/ca...duct_info.html

Same motor block as Red Dragon......a few hundred $$$ less

nanojg · 09/16/2009, 02:35 PM

eheim 1262

sjm817 · 09/16/2009, 02:39 PM

There are lots of variables. Internal or external? Sump size? Does it need to feed anything else? Pumping head height? How quiet does it have to be? Price range? Is added heat a concern?

catastrofe · 09/16/2009, 02:57 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by nanojg
eheim 1262

+1

curbelojorge · 09/16/2009, 02:57 PM

There are lots of variables. Internal or external? Sump size? Does it need to feed anything else? Pumping head height? How quiet does it have to be? Price range? Is added heat a concern?

preferably external have about 18" to play with sump is about 30 gallons does not feed anything else and height is about 41/2 feet as quiet as possible less than $250 low heat transfer if possible

sjm817 · 09/16/2009, 04:05 PM

Panworld 50PX-X would be one to look at, but the flow is high for a 30G sump. You could valve it back or maybe go with a 50PX

lancepender · 09/17/2009, 04:54 PM

I've put a reeflo snapper on a 110 customers tank. Works great.. 2700 gph for 97 watts.

108reefer · 09/17/2009, 05:06 PM

Ive had great luck with dolphin amp masters - very quiet - great flow.

pmrossetti · 09/17/2009, 05:12 PM

Internal Flowstar pump. Low watts, very quiet, great flow, less possibilty of leaks with internal. IMHO

1badbrd · 09/18/2009, 09:18 AM

i tried reeflo on my 150g but didnt like how fast the flow was through my refugium. I ended up with mag 12 just because i had it laying around, if i had the money i would have went with Panworld 50px-x

lancepender · 09/18/2009, 01:15 PM

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Originally posted by 1badbrd
i tried reeflo on my 150g but didnt like how fast the flow was through my refugium. I ended up with mag 12 just because i had it laying around, if i had the money i would have went with Panworld 50px-x

That's with valving it down??

What size pump were you using??

lancepender · 09/18/2009, 01:18 PM

I run all Reeflo pumps, mostly Hammerheads. Even on HH's, you can valve down so almost no flow.

vincent843 · 09/18/2009, 02:09 PM

I try the Dart, and now the Snaper. They are powerful but noisy. I am talking about motor noise (the humming from the impeller noise), not the vibration. Not satisfy with them....

lancepender · 09/18/2009, 02:20 PM

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Originally posted by vincent843
I try the Dart, and now the Snaper. They are powerful but noisy. I am talking about motor noise (the humming from the impeller noise), not the vibration. Not satisfy with them....

I'm not trying to sound mean or anything.. But,

Its always funny to me to hear things like this.. We are talking about pumps.

To compare a magnetic driven pump to a motor driven pump is interesting to me. They are two different beasts..

It comes down to..

If you want a super quite (but still with a hum from its motor), mag driven, lower flow, watt sucking pump. Go mag drives.

If you want a small but noticeable hum (combination from the motor and water), massive flow, low watt draw. Go with motor driven.

But to compare the two is apple and oranges. Just my opinion.

09/16/2009, 01:56 PM	#1
curbelojorge Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 13	Best Return Pump For a 150 Gal Hey guys... would like your opinion on the best return pump for a 150 gal tank

09/16/2009, 02:21 PM	#2
joncat24 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Middletown,OH Posts: 443	http://www.marinesolutionsinc.com/ca...duct_info.html Same motor block as Red Dragon......a few hundred $$$ less __________________ I refuse to engage in a battle of wits with an unarmed person! Current Tank Info: 180 Gallon, 2 Custom Trigger systems sumps, Radion lighting, 3 Vortech mp40's, SRO 3000 skimmer

09/16/2009, 02:39 PM	#4
sjm817 On Yer left! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Northern VA Posts: 18,777	There are lots of variables. Internal or external? Sump size? Does it need to feed anything else? Pumping head height? How quiet does it have to be? Price range? Is added heat a concern? __________________ - Scott

09/16/2009, 04:05 PM	#7
sjm817 On Yer left! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Northern VA Posts: 18,777	Panworld 50PX-X would be one to look at, but the flow is high for a 30G sump. You could valve it back or maybe go with a 50PX __________________ - Scott

09/17/2009, 04:54 PM	#8
lancepender Clams and More Clams Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 245	I've put a reeflo snapper on a 110 customers tank. Works great.. 2700 gph for 97 watts. __________________ Quote: Easy to get stuff in your tank.... Hard to get it out.... Over Skimming Is The Key.... By, Me Current Tank Info: Empty 520 Gal, 96x48x24 520 Gal.w/ 48X6X12 External Overflows on both ends. Its a work In progress... Clam Tank moved by a Snapper, Family Tank Moved by a Snapper, and a 130 gal RO/DI water tank moved by a Reeflo Snapper.. Designing and Building

09/16/2009, 02:35 PM	#3
nanojg Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 2,174	eheim 1262

09/16/2009, 02:57 PM	#6
curbelojorge Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 13	There are lots of variables. Internal or external? Sump size? Does it need to feed anything else? Pumping head height? How quiet does it have to be? Price range? Is added heat a concern? preferably external have about 18" to play with sump is about 30 gallons does not feed anything else and height is about 41/2 feet as quiet as possible less than $250 low heat transfer if possible

09/17/2009, 05:06 PM	#9
108reefer Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: naples Posts: 355	Ive had great luck with dolphin amp masters - very quiet - great flow. __________________ Matt the reefer Current Tank Info: Currently tankless.... Med school - need I say more...

09/17/2009, 05:12 PM	#10
pmrossetti Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Cali. Posts: 3,199	Internal Flowstar pump. Low watts, very quiet, great flow, less possibilty of leaks with internal. IMHO

09/18/2009, 09:18 AM	#11
1badbrd Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Middletown,Ohio Posts: 281	i tried reeflo on my 150g but didnt like how fast the flow was through my refugium. I ended up with mag 12 just because i had it laying around, if i had the money i would have went with Panworld 50px-x

09/18/2009, 01:18 PM	#13
lancepender Clams and More Clams Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 245	I run all Reeflo pumps, mostly Hammerheads. Even on HH's, you can valve down so almost no flow. __________________ Quote: Easy to get stuff in your tank.... Hard to get it out.... Over Skimming Is The Key.... By, Me Current Tank Info: Empty 520 Gal, 96x48x24 520 Gal.w/ 48X6X12 External Overflows on both ends. Its a work In progress... Clam Tank moved by a Snapper, Family Tank Moved by a Snapper, and a 130 gal RO/DI water tank moved by a Reeflo Snapper.. Designing and Building

09/18/2009, 02:09 PM	#14
vincent843 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 163	I try the Dart, and now the Snaper. They are powerful but noisy. I am talking about motor noise (the humming from the impeller noise), not the vibration. Not satisfy with them....