Need advice on return pump...energy efficient

bobafet1 · 03/01/2006, 02:58 PM

Hello, Im looking for a return and closed loop pump for my 400 gallon tank...I needed to know what the best pump for this application would be...Energy consuption is important so I would like a pump that doesnt draw much power....thanks in advance for any advice

RobbyG · 03/01/2006, 03:06 PM

This should help, it's a bit old but still valid for most models
http://reefs.org/library/pumps/

Check out the "MD Sequence" pumps they seem to be the most energy efficient per Gallon.

Kernel Panic · 03/01/2006, 03:14 PM

If your wallet is bottomless, the red dragon pumps are even more energy efficient.

ErikS · 03/01/2006, 03:17 PM

Or a little more tword the budget minded check the Tunze return pumps - as energy efficient at a bit more reasonable cost (not sure if they're available yet.....soon though)

bobafet1 · 03/01/2006, 03:28 PM

thanks for the info so far..I will look into these...if anyone else has some input please share..thanks

ChemE · 03/01/2006, 04:00 PM

If your looking for energy efficient this is what I propose:

1) Direct feed all of your raw overflow water to a CC airstone driven skimmer
2) Run 1.5 tank volumes per hour through your sump/skimmer loop
3) Use a Blueline NS-800 as your return pump; you can expect around 750 gph @ 4' of head (which is perfect for a 400 gallon tank.

Blueline's pump curve for the NS series...

Blueline's product page...
http://www.bluelineaquatics.com/prod...r_pump/ns.html

Cheapest price here...
http://www.premiumaquatics.com/Merch...Category_Code=

bobafet1 · 03/06/2006, 04:46 PM

OK, Ive decided to go with the sequence reeflo dart pump....does anyone know where I can get the best price??? So far Ive seen $215...

ChemE · 03/06/2006, 10:14 PM

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Originally posted by bobafet1
OK, Ive decided to go with the sequence reeflo dart pump....does anyone know where I can get the best price??? So far Ive seen $215...

$200 buy it now on eBay

03/01/2006, 02:58 PM	#1
bobafet1 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: 92336 Posts: 1,822	Need advice on return pump...energy efficient Hello, Im looking for a return and closed loop pump for my 400 gallon tank...I needed to know what the best pump for this application would be...Energy consuption is important so I would like a pump that doesnt draw much power....thanks in advance for any advice

03/01/2006, 03:06 PM	#2
RobbyG Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: 600 Ft From the Reef Posts: 2,099	This should help, it's a bit old but still valid for most models http://reefs.org/library/pumps/ Check out the "MD Sequence" pumps they seem to be the most energy efficient per Gallon. __________________ The Optimist says the glass is half full, the Pessimist says it’s half empty, an engineer only see's a glass that’s twice as big as it needs to be! Current Tank Info: Insanely Automated Low Power Consumption 90 Gal Oceanic Bow System/Aquatronica Touch Controller/AQ Dosing Pump/AQT LEDS/AQ SMS/Seq Dart Pump/ASM G3/Ozotech Ozonizer/Koralin 1502/Chiller/Typhoon3 Ro/S.Squirt /Phos React/Rmt DSB

03/01/2006, 03:17 PM	#4
ErikS Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: VA Posts: 2,199	Or a little more tword the budget minded check the Tunze return pumps - as energy efficient at a bit more reasonable cost (not sure if they're available yet.....soon though) __________________ It's just my opinion & it's worth exactly what you paid for it

03/01/2006, 04:00 PM	#6
ChemE Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: East Nashville, TN Posts: 1,607	If your looking for energy efficient this is what I propose: 1) Direct feed all of your raw overflow water to a CC airstone driven skimmer 2) Run 1.5 tank volumes per hour through your sump/skimmer loop 3) Use a Blueline NS-800 as your return pump; you can expect around 750 gph @ 4' of head (which is perfect for a 400 gallon tank. Blueline's pump curve for the NS series... Blueline's product page... http://www.bluelineaquatics.com/prod...r_pump/ns.html Cheapest price here... http://www.premiumaquatics.com/Merch...Category_Code= __________________ Holding it down on the engineering tip y'all Current Tank Info: 190G

03/01/2006, 03:14 PM	#3
Kernel Panic Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Canton, GA Posts: 140	If your wallet is bottomless, the red dragon pumps are even more energy efficient.

03/01/2006, 03:28 PM	#5
bobafet1 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: 92336 Posts: 1,822	thanks for the info so far..I will look into these...if anyone else has some input please share..thanks

03/06/2006, 04:46 PM	#7
bobafet1 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: 92336 Posts: 1,822	OK, Ive decided to go with the sequence reeflo dart pump....does anyone know where I can get the best price??? So far Ive seen $215...