return pump suggestions please

ZiggyBuster · 03/24/2013, 08:16 AM

Hi, I have a 46 gal. bow front, and am finally replacing my Eheim Wet dry canister with a 10 gallon sump. I will be running a Eshopps overflow (1-1/4") overflow but am not too sure what size return pump (GPH) to use... Head will be about 2' horizontal, 4.5' vertical and will have 2 90 degree angles.

Currently considering;
Tunze 1073.020
or
Eheim 1250

Definitely willing to consider other pumps if you feel strongly about them...

All opinions welcome, Thanx!

degibson84 · 03/24/2013, 10:18 AM

Ehiem is a great pump but what model Eshopps are you using i have a pf-1200 and it uses dual 1 inch drains

ZiggyBuster · 03/24/2013, 11:27 AM

Overflow is a PF800.

Still thinkn one of these;
Tunze 1073.020
or
Eheim 1250
or
sicce 2.0

thoughts?

Reef Rover · 03/24/2013, 11:35 AM

I would suggest either the Tunze or the Eheim. I have the Sicce and cant stand it. It will run along like a champ and then it begins to develop a loud hum in it. I have to cycle the power on it or deal with it and it eventually cures its self.

degibson84 · 03/24/2013, 11:49 AM

the 1250 is only 320 gph that may not be enough to keep a siphon on the overflow. If your box has 2 U-tubes you may have to use only one with that flow

ZiggyBuster · 03/24/2013, 12:48 PM

The PF800 is a single tube siphon.

Regardless, Sounds like the Tunze 1073.020 is the ticket. Any other worthy candidates I havent considered?

03/24/2013, 08:16 AM	#1
ZiggyBuster Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Oconomowoc, WI Posts: 65	return pump suggestions please Hi, I have a 46 gal. bow front, and am finally replacing my Eheim Wet dry canister with a 10 gallon sump. I will be running a Eshopps overflow (1-1/4") overflow but am not too sure what size return pump (GPH) to use... Head will be about 2' horizontal, 4.5' vertical and will have 2 90 degree angles. Currently considering; Tunze 1073.020 or Eheim 1250 Definitely willing to consider other pumps if you feel strongly about them... All opinions welcome, Thanx!

03/24/2013, 10:18 AM	#2
degibson84 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Youngstown, OH Posts: 2,393	Ehiem is a great pump but what model Eshopps are you using i have a pf-1200 and it uses dual 1 inch drains

03/24/2013, 11:27 AM	#3
ZiggyBuster Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Oconomowoc, WI Posts: 65	Overflow is a PF800. Still thinkn one of these; Tunze 1073.020 or Eheim 1250 or sicce 2.0 thoughts?

03/24/2013, 11:35 AM	#4
Reef Rover Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: The Big D, Texas Posts: 11	I would suggest either the Tunze or the Eheim. I have the Sicce and cant stand it. It will run along like a champ and then it begins to develop a loud hum in it. I have to cycle the power on it or deal with it and it eventually cures its self.

03/24/2013, 11:49 AM	#5
degibson84 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Youngstown, OH Posts: 2,393	the 1250 is only 320 gph that may not be enough to keep a siphon on the overflow. If your box has 2 U-tubes you may have to use only one with that flow

03/24/2013, 12:48 PM	#6
ZiggyBuster Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Oconomowoc, WI Posts: 65	The PF800 is a single tube siphon. Regardless, Sounds like the Tunze 1073.020 is the ticket. Any other worthy candidates I havent considered?