Does Tunze 9010 need a pump??

[pezcubano]

Does the Tunze 9010 require a seperate pump to feed it?

 

[pjf]

The 9010 includes an internal pump. No extra parts are needed. A manual can be viewed downloaded from:
http://www.tunze.com/149.html?&L=1&C=US&user_tunzeprod_pi1[predid]=-infoxunter028
http://www.tunze.com/fileadmin/gebrauchsanleitungen/x9010.8888.pdf

The pump is made by Sicci. It is very quiet and still manages to draw 700 liters of air per hour. Last year's 9010 only drew 650 l/h but Tunze has changed the design of the 9010 to allow more air to be drawn.

 

[pezcubano]

How would you recommend I think in terms of the return pump to match the Tunze?
I'm currently running a Rio 2500 (around 750 gph) that I'm going to begin using as a "backup" pump in case of emergencies. I'm thinking of an Eheim 1260 or 1262, but will 900gph be too much flow going through my 20G sump?
Should I go with something less strong (the 1260 is only 635gph) and supplement the flow in the display with powerheads?

 

[powdertang05]

ehiem is the only way to go noramlly you want about 3 -5 times circulation through a sump

 

[oct2274]

1260 will work great on a 75 gal tank return.

 

[pezcubano]

THanks!!

 

[hansmatt]

I agree...I have a 1260 on my 90g/40sump. quiet, efficient, reliable.

 

[pezcubano]

I think the 1260 sounds about right for me. My system seems to do very well when the flow is in the 600's.
I'll let you know once I put in the Tunze!!!

Can't wait!