return pump help

[garwood]

hi, could really use some help. i got a 3 x 2 x 2 aquarium with a 30 gallon sump. the height between the bottom of the sump and top of tank is 5' 4". the return has a couple of 90 elbows over top of tank bringing output into tank. would like the ability to add acouple of reactors etc in the near future. im not looking for high flow through the sump prob around 5x. i am running a sro1000int skimmer also. pls suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

[FishyFishy!]

Mag pumps are reliable and easily located just about anywhere. I would recommend a Mag9.5 or a Mag12 for your setup.

You could also look into waveline DC pumps. You can buy a larger model and dial the flow into exactly what you want using the DC speed controller.

[SeaHorse_Fanatic]

Originally Posted by FishyFishy!

Mag pumps are reliable and easily located just about anywhere. I would recommend a Mag9.5 or a Mag12 for your setup.

You could also look into waveline DC pumps. You can buy a larger model and dial the flow into exactly what you want using the DC speed controller.

Mag pumps, though, add a lot of excess heat into the system's water which is fine in the winter but will become an issue in the heat of summer.

[gregzz4]

An Eheim 1262 would be perfect
I run one on my 100g total system and it's super quiet

[reeferfulton]

Originally Posted by gregzz4

An Eheim 1262 would be perfect
I run one on my 100g total system and it's super quiet

i run the same on 150g total system and am very happy . also t off it for calcium reactor

[WarDog]

Originally Posted by gregzz4

An Eheim 1262 would be perfect
I run one on my 100g total system and it's super quiet

Originally Posted by reeferfulton

i run the same on 150g total system and am very happy . also t off it for calcium reactor

+1 +1. Eheim FTW!