Sump and pump recommendations

SteveCon89 · 08/07/2011, 02:27 AM

I just got a 60g cube and need a sump, and a return.
What companies do you guys prefer to get your equipment from. Also wondering how the proper pump is determined. I plan on adding an additional return line to the one that I currently have, so it would be split between two returns. Thanks guys

jer77 · 08/07/2011, 04:51 AM

You can use the Head Loss Calculator here to find the right pump:
http://reefcentral.com/index.php/head-loss-calculator

What kind of equipment do you specifically need? You can use a used tank, tub or buy a new small tank for your sump. The bigger the better, but 20 longs are a nice minimum size. For a return, do you mean a pump? Depending on your drain and overflow sizes the right size pump can be found:
http://reefcentral.com/index.php/dra...flow-size-calc

A split in the return line means you'll need a stronger pump from higher head pressure. I would look into a Mag7 or Mag9.5. I have a Mag9.5 on my 75g which has a manifold return line made from PVC and clear vinyl hose. It has 4 exits and runs up the back of the tank instead of up through the overflow so I could use both overflow holes as drains to maximize the flow.

moondoggy4 · 08/07/2011, 03:46 PM

Eheim 1260 or the Mag 9

08/07/2011, 02:27 AM	#1
SteveCon89 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 266	Sump and pump recommendations I just got a 60g cube and need a sump, and a return. What companies do you guys prefer to get your equipment from. Also wondering how the proper pump is determined. I plan on adding an additional return line to the one that I currently have, so it would be split between two returns. Thanks guys

08/07/2011, 04:51 AM	#2
jer77 Phish Lover Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 2,642	You can use the Head Loss Calculator here to find the right pump: http://reefcentral.com/index.php/head-loss-calculator What kind of equipment do you specifically need? You can use a used tank, tub or buy a new small tank for your sump. The bigger the better, but 20 longs are a nice minimum size. For a return, do you mean a pump? Depending on your drain and overflow sizes the right size pump can be found: http://reefcentral.com/index.php/dra...flow-size-calc A split in the return line means you'll need a stronger pump from higher head pressure. I would look into a Mag7 or Mag9.5. I have a Mag9.5 on my 75g which has a manifold return line made from PVC and clear vinyl hose. It has 4 exits and runs up the back of the tank instead of up through the overflow so I could use both overflow holes as drains to maximize the flow. __________________ - Jonny -, 120g 5 Year Old Reef w/ SPS, BTA, Zoos & some Softies. 40g Frag Tank. 40g Sump. Super Reef Octopus XP 3000 External Cone Skimmer. 250W Radiums. TaoTronics LED. PanWorld 200PS w/SQWD

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08/07/2011, 03:46 PM	#3
moondoggy4 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: menifee So cal Posts: 11,042	Eheim 1260 or the Mag 9