Internal return for 300g
- Thread starter hobbzz
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Yea... Zero need turning a tank over that much via the sump. My 475g fowlr I turn over about 3x a hr through the sump and with other pumps in the tank (vortec) the tank sees a additional 25-30x a hr turnover.
Many state 2-5x a hr turnover through the sump is all that's needed and you were shooting for a 5-7x rate
Those Laguna pumps are excellent and like mentioned water blaster pumps are also a good option. I would stay away from a mag pump
Many state 2-5x a hr turnover through the sump is all that's needed and you were shooting for a 5-7x rate
Those Laguna pumps are excellent and like mentioned water blaster pumps are also a good option. I would stay away from a mag pump
hobbzz
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Interest would depend on price. A new laguna is $150 and I doubt you'd want to sell for that little.
hobbzz
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Last time I looked, years ago, everyone was saying 5-10 through the sump. If 2-3 has now been found to be sufficient, even better. I guess that would make it the 1500 or 2000.
azjohnny
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I don't know why the 1500 would be more expensive, I bought mine for $100 off of Ebay. From time to time the prices change and depends on the vendor
azjohnny
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IMO you don't need more than 5X the DT or 20x the sumps actual water volume. Also depends on how much water your skimmer can process per hour, I like to keep that as close as possible to the water flow through the sump
It is a click fit, sort of like a barb but without the reduced I.D. Of a barb fitting. Check out the manual, it will help.
http://www.lagunaponds.com/lagunaeng/manuels/max_flow.pdf?link=1401
FWIW I would have chosen the 1500 as well.
http://www.lagunaponds.com/lagunaeng/manuels/max_flow.pdf?link=1401
FWIW I would have chosen the 1500 as well.
hobbzz
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Yeah it will just depend on which is cheaper at the time I go to get it. If it's the 2000 I can always use it to power some reactors and throw a gate valve on it.
What pipe diameter should I use for those pumps? I read everything I could on the site and even searched it with google and couldn't find any recommended pipe diameters for any of their pumps. Not even in the pdf.
What pipe diameter should I use for those pumps? I read everything I could on the site and even searched it with google and couldn't find any recommended pipe diameters for any of their pumps. Not even in the pdf.
hobbzz
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Can anyone confirm or deny that the 1500 is no longer being made and is being replace by the 1350? If that is the case, and considering the skimmer I will be getting uses that pump, I'd definitely get the 1500 asap. I saw that on a retailers site, can't remember where.
It would appear they are.
http://usa.hagen.com/Water-Gardening/Pumps/Solid-Handling?brand=Laguna
Head loss chart here...download the pdf.
http://usa.hagen.com/Laguna-PowerJet-and-Max-Flo-pumps
There is also the Fluval Sea pump which is basically the same pump but certified for saltwater use.
http://usa.hagen.com/Aquatic/Pumps/Circulation?brand=Fluval+Sea
http://usa.hagen.com/Water-Gardening/Pumps/Solid-Handling?brand=Laguna
Head loss chart here...download the pdf.
http://usa.hagen.com/Laguna-PowerJet-and-Max-Flo-pumps
There is also the Fluval Sea pump which is basically the same pump but certified for saltwater use.
http://usa.hagen.com/Aquatic/Pumps/Circulation?brand=Fluval+Sea
msderganc
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Right, all you need to do is use it with any pump to get the head pressure based on your plumbing, then get the head loss chart for that pump to show its output.
