return pump for sump 120 gallon aquarium

andrewsky · 04/20/2010, 06:31 PM

just wondering what sites would have a return pump for my 30 gallon sump that will be hooked up to my 120 gallon reef tank. i need a gph of 1200-1800, just wondering where i could find or buy this item and what sites would have it. also looking for a stand for my 120 gallon aquarium mostly a mission classic black stand

reefvilla · 04/20/2010, 07:54 PM

I'm running a mag 9.5 with my 120 gallon/ 35 gallon sump, works perfect.

I'm not sure why you are wanting so much flow through your sump but its best to keep you flow low through the sump and use other means to create flow in the DT...powerheads, closed loops...etc.

SNAKEMANVET · 04/21/2010, 09:49 AM

I run a mag 12,and is plenty for a 40 gallon sump.

Indymann99 · 04/21/2010, 10:08 AM

Mag 9.5 for my setup.

Search the RC support sites (banner at top) for online ordering.

As for stand I would build your own. or have cabinet maker build to your specs, you will get MUCH better quality and exactly to your specifications.

my 0.02

stevek480 · 04/21/2010, 10:26 AM

Eheim 1262. Extremely quiet and reliable. I use it on my 125 with 40g sump, works great. I agree with reefvilla above that you shouldn't be trying to get all your tank flow through your return pump. 3x-5x flow through the sump is usually a good rule of thumb.

powderhound · 04/21/2010, 11:18 AM

+1 on the Eheim1262. Great pump very quiet and low heat exchange.

bmiller1234 · 04/21/2010, 11:30 AM

I run a mag 7 on my 100. I went cheap since its a price jump from 7 to 9.5. But I have close to 2k gph in powerheads in display and another 200 in fuge.

04/20/2010, 06:31 PM	#1
andrewsky Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 253	return pump for sump 120 gallon aquarium just wondering what sites would have a return pump for my 30 gallon sump that will be hooked up to my 120 gallon reef tank. i need a gph of 1200-1800, just wondering where i could find or buy this item and what sites would have it. also looking for a stand for my 120 gallon aquarium mostly a mission classic black stand

04/21/2010, 10:08 AM	#4
Indymann99 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 2,447	Mag 9.5 for my setup. Search the RC support sites (banner at top) for online ordering. As for stand I would build your own. or have cabinet maker build to your specs, you will get MUCH better quality and exactly to your specifications. my 0.02 __________________ 120g DT 100lbs LR / 200 lbs LS, 45g fuge, VectraM1 Return, Herbie drain, 4x RW-8, 2x AI Hydra 26 w AWM, ASM G2, Apex controller, Apex BoB w floats ATO

04/21/2010, 11:18 AM	#6
powderhound Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Lake Tahoe, CA Posts: 552	+1 on the Eheim1262. Great pump very quiet and low heat exchange. __________________ If it's snowing I'm going! Current Tank Info: DSA 190 pro 48inch cebu sun with 2x 400w radiums 4x54 t5 bubblemagus 220cs

04/21/2010, 11:30 AM	#7
bmiller1234 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Cranberry TWP PA Posts: 802	I run a mag 7 on my 100. I went cheap since its a price jump from 7 to 9.5. But I have close to 2k gph in powerheads in display and another 200 in fuge. __________________ Brian Am I hallucinating here? Just what in the hell do you think you're doing?

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04/20/2010, 07:54 PM	#2
reefvilla Moved On Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Missouri Posts: 464	I'm running a mag 9.5 with my 120 gallon/ 35 gallon sump, works perfect. I'm not sure why you are wanting so much flow through your sump but its best to keep you flow low through the sump and use other means to create flow in the DT...powerheads, closed loops...etc.

04/21/2010, 09:49 AM	#3
SNAKEMANVET PREMIUM MEMBER Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: TRENTON Tn Posts: 4,486	I run a mag 12,and is plenty for a 40 gallon sump.

04/21/2010, 10:26 AM	#5
stevek480 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Flemington, NJ Posts: 605	Eheim 1262. Extremely quiet and reliable. I use it on my 125 with 40g sump, works great. I agree with reefvilla above that you shouldn't be trying to get all your tank flow through your return pump. 3x-5x flow through the sump is usually a good rule of thumb.