LF Sump Pump

[MEDHBSI]

Im looking for a good sump pump i have a 46gallon sump and a 110gallon tank

[Aquatek]

I have a 1600 GPH needle wheel pump I don't need anymore. $30. Used for a few weeks. Let me know if this works for you.

[MEDHBSI]

can you meet me around my area? im setting up a 110g tank and im sooo busy

[Aquatek]

Yeah I probably could. When and where? PM me.

[intarsiabox]

If you are looking at the pump to return water to your tank from a sump a needle wheel isn't what you want. Needle wheels are used to create lots of bubbles in skimmers you will want a regular centrifugal impeller design to push water.

[MEDHBSI]

well i guess i have an extra needle wheel now damn hes already on his way oh well sooo im still looking then

[Aquatek]

Originally Posted by intarsiabox

If you are looking at the pump to return water to your tank from a sump a needle wheel isn't what you want. Needle wheels are used to create lots of bubbles in skimmers you will want a regular centrifugal impeller design to push water.

A needle wheel is just another form of impeller. If there is no air then there is no bubbles. The only way you can create bubbles is with a venturi or your sump runs dry. I have used this style of pump in many of my tanks. You are correct that they get used in skimmers to chop the bubbles but work equally well as a pump to push water, they are just rated for less gph. Either way, I have a regular pump as well. Your choice. I'll bring both.