sinaloa213
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i wanted to know what is the name of the green external pumps?
it would be for a 200+ gal tank
it would be for a 200+ gal tank
external pumps
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Are you referring to the Iwaki pumps. They make pumps with the Japanese motor and the American motor. For some reason, the Japanese motor version seems to be more popular - but I don't know why. Here's a picture of one from Marine Depot:
http://www.marinedepot.com/aquarium_pumps_iwaki_japanese_american.asp?CartId=
If I were you though, I would consider the Sequence pump. Assuming you don't need a HP pump, then consider the Sequence Dart (3600GPH) or the Barracuda (4500GPH). The Dart are extremely quiet. Sequence's customer service is top notch! If you need a HP pump, then they make the Uno series. BTW - a lot of the gurus here use the Sequence pump. Just make sure that the pump you purchase is made for saltwater. Sequence also make pumps for freshwater - and those won't last very long with saltwater.
http://www.marinedepot.com/aquarium..._hammerhead_manta_ray_tiger_shark.asp?CartId=
http://www.marinedepot.com/aquarium_pumps_iwaki_japanese_american.asp?CartId=
If I were you though, I would consider the Sequence pump. Assuming you don't need a HP pump, then consider the Sequence Dart (3600GPH) or the Barracuda (4500GPH). The Dart are extremely quiet. Sequence's customer service is top notch! If you need a HP pump, then they make the Uno series. BTW - a lot of the gurus here use the Sequence pump. Just make sure that the pump you purchase is made for saltwater. Sequence also make pumps for freshwater - and those won't last very long with saltwater.
http://www.marinedepot.com/aquarium..._hammerhead_manta_ray_tiger_shark.asp?CartId=
sinaloa213
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so is the dart and baracuda for sw?
I think they make both a fresh and saltwater version of those pumps. The only real difference between the fresh and saltwater version is the o-ring seals. If you purchase from Marine Depot (see link above) - it will be the saltwater version. BTW - Premium Aquatics is also another good place to purchase from. Since PA is out of the state - no sales tax. But you may have to pay more for shipping. One more thing, you will noticed that the picture of the Dart on Marine Depot has the blue casing for the impeller. The blue casing was known to be prone to cracking due to user errors. They replaced it with a black casing which are much tougher.
http://www.premiumaquatics.com/Merc...ct_Code=SQ-REEFLO18-SW&Category_Code=Sequence
I read your thread on closed loop system. Are you you planning on using this on a closed loop system for your 200G? I used to have my Dart on my closed loop system. It gave it A LOT of flow. But then I started having problems with my Ocean Motion 4 ways and the Sequence Dart. The OM got stuck because of the calcium build up due to my dosing of Mg and Ca. The Sequence Dart's ball bearing went bad. Anyway - because the way I had built the closed loop, I had to cut pipes to get it out. It was a MESS (Motto - design your closed loop system carefully so that you can service all parts easily.) I ultimately gave up on the who closed loop idea and went with two Tunzes with controllers. Simple, easy, and if something goes wrong, I can just can pull out the pump. If you have more questions, I can continue this discussion on your closed loop thread. Please note that I am not discouraging a closed loop system. I have seen several closed loop systems that are awesome (such as Rich's system).
Minh
http://www.premiumaquatics.com/Merc...ct_Code=SQ-REEFLO18-SW&Category_Code=Sequence
I read your thread on closed loop system. Are you you planning on using this on a closed loop system for your 200G? I used to have my Dart on my closed loop system. It gave it A LOT of flow. But then I started having problems with my Ocean Motion 4 ways and the Sequence Dart. The OM got stuck because of the calcium build up due to my dosing of Mg and Ca. The Sequence Dart's ball bearing went bad. Anyway - because the way I had built the closed loop, I had to cut pipes to get it out. It was a MESS (Motto - design your closed loop system carefully so that you can service all parts easily.) I ultimately gave up on the who closed loop idea and went with two Tunzes with controllers. Simple, easy, and if something goes wrong, I can just can pull out the pump. If you have more questions, I can continue this discussion on your closed loop thread. Please note that I am not discouraging a closed loop system. I have seen several closed loop systems that are awesome (such as Rich's system).
Minh
sinaloa213
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well ill start looking into the cl system when i have sold my tank
i havnt put it up for sale yet
i havnt put it up for sale yet
