Need help choosing a return pump

vader88 · 04/16/2011, 07:04 PM

I'm trying to compile a list of hardware and need some help there. Where I really need the help is a return pump.

125g with dual overflows, will install dursos and 40 gallon sump. My head height up to the returns is about 4 ft. I plan to use the pump to supply water back up to the overflows and split it off to feed a refugium. Which return pump would be good for flow, I'd prefer low wattage and quiet if possible and also needs to be submersible.

For flow, I will be using 3 Evolution 1400's.

Lighting is another area I'm not sure on. I will have a canopy and DT dimensions are 72x18x22. I will mainly be keep zoo's, LPS and possibly some easy to keep SPS. I want to go T5 retrofit, what wattages would be recommended ? I'll find the product that meets my needs once I know how much power I need. I will use 2 36" bulbs across the hood however many I need for coverage.

I think that's it for now.

Thanks

Bosco83 · 04/17/2011, 12:47 AM

Eheim 1262 is what I would use.

Blown 346 · 04/17/2011, 12:56 AM

Return pumps are a difficult subject as everyone has a diffent opinion on what they use and like.

I myself Only use Quiet One pumps. I have 4 to be exact. They have all benn running non stop minus when I do my maintenace on them for over 5 years. I run them both internally and externally.

The reason I chose this pump is it is quiet, uses less power then others that produce the same water flow, is alot cheaper, can be used internally or externally with no issue, has a 3 year warranty.
I have tried Mag and didnt like it. I have also tried a pump similar to Eheim and it was loud.

The quiet one 5000 would work for you. I had a quiet one 5000 on my 125 with a 1200 GPH overlfow and 2 outlets with no issue.

Blown 346 · 04/17/2011, 01:02 AM

For your lighting 6 80 watt T5 HO's would allow you to keep basically anything you want.

Thats the route I would go, just because you will want to keep more than what you originally thought. Now you have the light for it and dont have to spend more money to upgrade fixtures.

vader88 · 04/17/2011, 08:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blown 346

Return pumps are a difficult subject as everyone has a diffent opinion on what they use and like.

I myself Only use Quiet One pumps. I have 4 to be exact. They have all benn running non stop minus when I do my maintenace on them for over 5 years. I run them both internally and externally.

The reason I chose this pump is it is quiet, uses less power then others that produce the same water flow, is alot cheaper, can be used internally or externally with no issue, has a 3 year warranty.
I have tried Mag and didnt like it. I have also tried a pump similar to Eheim and it was loud.

The quiet one 5000 would work for you. I had a quiet one 5000 on my 125 with a 1200 GPH overlfow and 2 outlets with no issue.

I was looking at the QuietOne pumps, the 4000 but read about it being hit and miss. Some really quiet, others loud. Seems their quality isn't as good as it used to be. Since their relatively inexpensive, I may take the chance on one.

I was shooting for the 500w mark on the T5's, I just wanted to confirm. Thanks for that.

geaux xman · 04/17/2011, 08:59 AM

return pump an eheim 1262 or if you want a slightly more powerful pump, a waterblaster HY-5000(1300gph before headloss).

125mph · 04/17/2011, 09:06 AM

Ehiem is my choice for quality.

wolrey · 04/17/2011, 09:20 AM

Simple. Eheim 1262 or 1260 if you want slow flow through your sump.

04/16/2011, 07:04 PM	#1
vader88 Dolphin Finatic Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Trinity, NC Posts: 844	Need help choosing a return pump I'm trying to compile a list of hardware and need some help there. Where I really need the help is a return pump. 125g with dual overflows, will install dursos and 40 gallon sump. My head height up to the returns is about 4 ft. I plan to use the pump to supply water back up to the overflows and split it off to feed a refugium. Which return pump would be good for flow, I'd prefer low wattage and quiet if possible and also needs to be submersible. For flow, I will be using 3 Evolution 1400's. Lighting is another area I'm not sure on. I will have a canopy and DT dimensions are 72x18x22. I will mainly be keep zoo's, LPS and possibly some easy to keep SPS. I want to go T5 retrofit, what wattages would be recommended ? I'll find the product that meets my needs once I know how much power I need. I will use 2 36" bulbs across the hood however many I need for coverage. I think that's it for now. Thanks

04/17/2011, 08:59 AM	#6
geaux xman Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 3,279	return pump an eheim 1262 or if you want a slightly more powerful pump, a waterblaster HY-5000(1300gph before headloss). __________________ - Miracles 180g 60x30x23" rimless FOWLR - Youtube video: Miracles 180g March 2013

04/17/2011, 09:06 AM	#7
125mph Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,405	Ehiem is my choice for quality. __________________ 180G Rimless Starphire 72x24x24 (Miracles) 3 x Ecotech XR15w G4 Pro \| T5 x 4 \| 2 x Mp40wQD GEO 612 Cal Reactor \| Vertex Omega 150 Skimmer \| Chaeto Reactor Synergy Reef CL44 Sump \| Neptune Apex

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04/17/2011, 12:47 AM	#2
Bosco83 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Granite Falls, wa Posts: 199	Eheim 1262 is what I would use.

04/17/2011, 12:56 AM	#3
Blown 346 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Rockford, Illinois Posts: 6,596	Return pumps are a difficult subject as everyone has a diffent opinion on what they use and like. I myself Only use Quiet One pumps. I have 4 to be exact. They have all benn running non stop minus when I do my maintenace on them for over 5 years. I run them both internally and externally. The reason I chose this pump is it is quiet, uses less power then others that produce the same water flow, is alot cheaper, can be used internally or externally with no issue, has a 3 year warranty. I have tried Mag and didnt like it. I have also tried a pump similar to Eheim and it was loud. The quiet one 5000 would work for you. I had a quiet one 5000 on my 125 with a 1200 GPH overlfow and 2 outlets with no issue.

04/17/2011, 01:02 AM	#4
Blown 346 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Rockford, Illinois Posts: 6,596	For your lighting 6 80 watt T5 HO's would allow you to keep basically anything you want. Thats the route I would go, just because you will want to keep more than what you originally thought. Now you have the light for it and dont have to spend more money to upgrade fixtures.

04/17/2011, 09:20 AM	#8
wolrey Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 71	Simple. Eheim 1262 or 1260 if you want slow flow through your sump.