Latest pump choice basement sump

[Alberta-newb]

Hi, I'm taking delivery in two weeks of my latest tank (610 gal). It's going on the main floor with about 359 gallons worth of sump/refugium directly below in a dedicated fish room. I've been using Reeflo pumps on my other tanks and like them but recently installed a DC pump on a closed loop system and love it (so far). I'm looking for options/recommendations for the new system. Not very many bends but 10-12' head. Are there any larger energy efficient pumps out there?

Thanks,

Francis

 

[saltwatershark]

I'm doing a similar installation with the same size tank (610 gallon from glass cages) with a 240 gallon sump and 29 gallon acclimation/quarantine in the basement directly below. I put the sump on a reinforced Edsal commercial rack (from home depot) with exactly 12' head with only a few bends (using schedule 80 45's not 90's). My return return pumps are 2 reeflo hammerhead golds-- the gold model is the energy efficient one, and the hammerhead is the largest reeflo pump that comes in the gold version. At this head I expect approximately 3600 gph per pump. I considered the next size up which is reeflo's manta ray, but the energy usage for that 1 pump equates to 2 hammerheads, and despite its ability to handle considerably more head pressure that additional capacity isn't needed for installations with less that 18' foot or so of head pressure. Add a foot or maybe 2 of head pressure for every 90 that you use (avoid 90's whenever possible). I hope this is helpful.

 

[FuzzyZipperbaum]

I have a similar set up and also use the hammerheads.....for the price and energy usage nothing I have found currently matches them.....HOWEVER, Waveline has a 20,000l DC pump coming in 3 months.

 

[Neogenocide]

I'm fond on my panworld pumps after replacing my barracuda with one. I like the design a LOT better.....it's easier to clean and maintain with less seals to fail. I'm feeding my 180g dt from the basement with ease. It's choked back about 1/2 way with a good amount of flow.

 

[Osteoclast]

I am running the hammerhead as well. Watch the vibration noise and configure your PVC to minimize it. Otherwise a good pump.

 

[Alberta-newb]

Thank you all for the replies, looks like I'll have some extra time to think about it and check feedback on the new bigger DC pumps.

Checked the tank out last night (used) and I will have to take it apart to remove it as the previous owner developed the house after it was installed.

I understand it is going to be a bear to cut the seams, but I guess I'm up for the challenge. Fortunately the price was right so even if I break a panel I'm only out my time.

Anybody else disassemble a big tank, any tips?