What do powerheads do?

asid61 · 07/18/2011, 07:44 PM

Can I use an Azoo Powerhead Model 2500 to pump water back to my tank up from my sump? My sump will be about 4 1/2 feet from the top of my tank.
Is there any other product you would recommend for this?

pmark · 07/18/2011, 08:02 PM

Depends on how much flow you're trying to accomplish. What size are your display tank and sump? The Azoo 2500 is for 660gph at 0' head, with your 4.5' of head between the tank and sump, I don't think it will quite do. Eheim pumps and Mag pumps are internal ones which are recommended by others.

papagimp · 07/18/2011, 08:29 PM

I agree with pmark. That thing looks like a maxijet and puts out about the same as a small model powerhead. Not really a good choice for a return pump imo. Look for an actual pump and not a powerhead for a return. Both Eheim and Magdrive make decent units that would work with a 29g.

Michael · 07/19/2011, 12:00 AM

depends whats in the sump tbh, if there is a skimmer and reactors down there then you will need more flow IMO, however if it is a refugium you may be ok, however the guys are right really, a return pump is the way forward, as papgimp mentioned an ehiem is a good bet.

jeff@zina.com · 07/19/2011, 06:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by asid61

My sump will be about 4 1/2 feet from the top of my tank.

That about kills it, I think the Azoo max head is three feet. A MaxiJet 1200 will make the distance, but without a lot of flow. A Mag 5 or Mag 7 would be a better choice.

Jeff

07/18/2011, 07:44 PM	#1
asid61 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Cupertino, CA Posts: 1,111	What do powerheads do? Can I use an Azoo Powerhead Model 2500 to pump water back to my tank up from my sump? My sump will be about 4 1/2 feet from the top of my tank. Is there any other product you would recommend for this?

07/18/2011, 08:29 PM	#3
papagimp COMAS Rocks! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 8,185 Blog Entries: 2	I agree with pmark. That thing looks like a maxijet and puts out about the same as a small model powerhead. Not really a good choice for a return pump imo. Look for an actual pump and not a powerhead for a return. Both Eheim and Magdrive make decent units that would work with a 29g. __________________ 58g Softie & 75g Stoney Member, Central Oklahoma Marine Aquarium Society Current Tank Info: 58g Mixed Reef Project - Started June 2011

07/19/2011, 12:00 AM	#4
Michael NTTH Rookie Help Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Gloucester, England,UK Posts: 7,808 Blog Entries: 6	depends whats in the sump tbh, if there is a skimmer and reactors down there then you will need more flow IMO, however if it is a refugium you may be ok, however the guys are right really, a return pump is the way forward, as papgimp mentioned an ehiem is a good bet. __________________ Don't be afraid to ask questions, we in the new to the hobby are here to help you [For My Tank Spec,Photo Album,Articles and website, click on my name] MY Very Kindest and Warmest Regards , MIKE Current Tank Info: I have a 92 gal Corner Tank, and way too many pieces of equipment to list really, (proud member of the reef central corner club)

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07/18/2011, 08:02 PM	#2
pmark Registered Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: NYC Posts: 170	Depends on how much flow you're trying to accomplish. What size are your display tank and sump? The Azoo 2500 is for 660gph at 0' head, with your 4.5' of head between the tank and sump, I don't think it will quite do. Eheim pumps and Mag pumps are internal ones which are recommended by others.