What size pump for closed loop on 125?

GrimReefer82 · 02/24/2010, 11:05 PM

OK, I am setting up a closed loop system for my 125. I have a Mag 2400 with a new impeller that I would like to use but I am afraid it is too big. I have a little giant 700gph also but I plan to use it for my sump and fuge. Any ideas?

tkeracer619 · 02/24/2010, 11:07 PM

I was going to say a dart so I do not think the mag 2400 is too big but it will add a lot of heat to the water.

GrimReefer82 · 02/24/2010, 11:47 PM

What size piping and how many outlets do you think I can run w/ the mag 24? I was thinking of coming off the pump with 1" and then splitting into 1/2" with 2 outlets on each side. That would be a total of 4 outlets. You think it'll work?

lordofthereef · 02/25/2010, 01:52 AM

What are you planning on keeping? Are you planning on this being the only source of flow in the tank (aside from the return)?

GrimReefer82 · 02/26/2010, 10:30 AM

I plan on using the mag 2400 and little giant 700gph as the only flow in the tank. Thats about 3100 gph total and 25x turnover. Softies and lps is all I plan on keeping maybe a hardy sps or 2.

02/24/2010, 11:05 PM	#1
GrimReefer82 Roll Tide!!! Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Tuscaloosa, AL Posts: 341	What size pump for closed loop on 125? OK, I am setting up a closed loop system for my 125. I have a Mag 2400 with a new impeller that I would like to use but I am afraid it is too big. I have a little giant 700gph also but I plan to use it for my sump and fuge. Any ideas? __________________ ~Chris~ Current Tank Info: 40 breeder mixed reef

02/24/2010, 11:07 PM	#2
tkeracer619 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 17,289	I was going to say a dart so I do not think the mag 2400 is too big but it will add a lot of heat to the water. __________________ Hobby Experience: 9200ish gallons, 26 skimmers, and a handful of Kent Scrapers. Current Tank: Vortech Powered 600G SPS Tank w/ 100gal frag tank & 100g Sump. RK2-RK10 Skimmer. ReefAngel. Radium 20k.

02/24/2010, 11:47 PM	#3
GrimReefer82 Roll Tide!!! Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Tuscaloosa, AL Posts: 341	What size piping and how many outlets do you think I can run w/ the mag 24? I was thinking of coming off the pump with 1" and then splitting into 1/2" with 2 outlets on each side. That would be a total of 4 outlets. You think it'll work? __________________ ~Chris~ Current Tank Info: 40 breeder mixed reef

02/25/2010, 01:52 AM	#4
lordofthereef One reef to rule them all Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Leominster, MA Posts: 5,299	What are you planning on keeping? Are you planning on this being the only source of flow in the tank (aside from the return)? __________________ "A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than you love yourself" ~ Josh Billings Visit My Home page for current build thread (click my user name and select "Visit LordoftheReef's Homepage" in the drop down menu!

02/26/2010, 10:30 AM	#5
GrimReefer82 Roll Tide!!! Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Tuscaloosa, AL Posts: 341	I plan on using the mag 2400 and little giant 700gph as the only flow in the tank. Thats about 3100 gph total and 25x turnover. Softies and lps is all I plan on keeping maybe a hardy sps or 2. __________________ ~Chris~ Current Tank Info: 40 breeder mixed reef