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06-26-2011, 11:12 PM
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Best pump for the job??
Hey Guys I have been doing some reading on rtn pumps and am a little confused as what one to get. I know its been discused before but just wondering if views have changed since. I will be having my sump in the basement and have to rtn the water between 9-12ft from basement straight up. Im not looking for tons of flow as I have mp40s for that but want something thats good,reliable and cheap to run. Tank size will be around the 200 gal mark I hope. Thanks in advance for the replies..
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206 gal tunze centre overflow star fire front illumina 260 Loudest part of my system would be the nagging sound I hear on a regular basis about how much time and money I spend on the tank. 
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06-26-2011, 11:55 PM
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I don't think you're going to get high pressure and low wattage. That simply does not exist to my knowledge. But an Iwaki or Panworld would do the job for you.
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06-27-2011, 01:34 AM
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+ 1 for both above posts....
Or a "Mak4" pump... added to the list above. All are very similar and equivalent. Cheers, Chris
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06-27-2011, 01:58 AM
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Are any of these pumps internal? Thanks
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206 gal tunze centre overflow star fire front illumina 260 Loudest part of my system would be the nagging sound I hear on a regular basis about how much time and money I spend on the tank.
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06-27-2011, 02:25 AM
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Eheim pumps can be internal or external. All of the others mentioned so far are external only.
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"We shall dive down through black abysses... and in that lair of the Deep Ones we shall dwell amidst wonder and glory forever." - H.P. Lovecraft Old 120gal Tank Journal New 225gal Tank Journal May 2010 TOTM The 10th Annual Prince George Reef Tank Tour
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06-27-2011, 05:17 PM
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I personally use a Mag18... Good Price, quiet and reliable. They say it can be ran internal or external. Mine is internal.
Most LFS carry this series, so even if you have issues, replacement parts or new units should be easy to access.
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 Setup: 180G DT, 105G Refuge (approx. 300lbs LR, 150lbs Aragonite) Hardware: Super Reef Octopus SSS-3000, Tunze ATO, Mag 18 return, 2x MP40W, 2X Koralia 4's Wavemaker Lighting: 5ft Hamilton Belize Sun (2x250W MH, 2X80W T5HO) Type of Aquarium: mixed reef (SPS & LPS) with fish Dosing: Mg, Ca, Alk
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06-27-2011, 05:35 PM
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Head Height Mag 24 (in feet) Gallons per Hour 0' 2175 1' 1910 3' 1710 5' 1630 7' 1345 10' 1100 15' 720 18' shutoff Head Height Mag 18 (in feet) Gallons per Hour 0' 1500 1' 1325 3' 1200 5' 1100 7' 1050 10' 875 15' 575 16.85' shutoff
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06-27-2011, 05:43 PM
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Placing the sump as high as possible will reduce the need for a larger pump, however maintanence can become a problem if the sump is placed too high. If you're looking for new ideas you could check out my recent build where I stacked multiple sumps with the main circulation pump at the top and a secondary pump at the base. I used a RD 6.5 at the top and a AquaBee 3000 at the base, combined I'm using less than 70watts with a DT return of about 800gph. Also both pumps make zero noise, are internal and generate very little heat.
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