Maxijet 1200 for sump return?
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coralfragger101
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No. A 1200 is only 295 gph with no head. I don't know what the head loss is on one but even if you push "some" water up 4', it's not going to be much at all.
If this is for the 45 gal tank in your signature then you should be looking at putting about 270 gph into the tank (at a minimum - more would be better).
If this is for the 45 gal tank in your signature then you should be looking at putting about 270 gph into the tank (at a minimum - more would be better).
coralfragger101
Gone Postal
Eheim pumps are built tough. A 1250 would probably do the trick.
Mag pumps are another option. A Mag 5 might do it but a 7 would probably be better.
Whatever pump you decide on you should also probably throw a powerhead or two into the tank for additional tank circulation.
Mag pumps are another option. A Mag 5 might do it but a 7 would probably be better.
Whatever pump you decide on you should also probably throw a powerhead or two into the tank for additional tank circulation.
Brickyardpub
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i have a 75 and a 15 gallon sump, very similar and I use a Mag 7 on mine... works pretty well i think. I don't have a ton of experience with other brands out there, but i don't think the Mag is the quietest thing I've ever heard i can tell you that. Mine has been pretty sturdy too. I also have 2 x Koralia 3's for additional flow in the tank, and i recommend you add some too should you go with the mag 7
coralfragger101
Gone Postal
The 1260 will work fine. It says the output is like 635 gph but you are going to lose some to head loss. The average 1" pipe overflow can handle about 600 gph. You aren't going to be getting 600 and your pipe is also bigger.
Once again - you'll be fine. Good pump, and quiet too.
Once again - you'll be fine. Good pump, and quiet too.
Brickyardpub
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My Tidepool SOS overflow is rated at about 600 GPH with a 1" line and drain. My Mag 7 with head loss is around 450 gph and it was silent. However , I recently added another Mag 3 Return ( 250 gph w/ loss) and that seems to have pushed it too far ( makes a minor swallowing sound every 15 seconds or so ) so i had to dial back the 7 until i get the second overflow up and running.
coralfragger101
Gone Postal
Why would you add another pump on at all? If it's a 75 gal tank and you are running 450 gph through the filter that is a 6x turnover rate. Nothing wrong with that.
Brickyardpub
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the redundancy was to have the flexibility in case of emergency to put a hospital/quarantine setup together... Rather have the extra flow than see a pump sit in the closet until its needed, my setup is plumbed so at the turn of a valve i have a hospital tank ready to roll. But alas, this thread is not about me...
good in theory, doesnt work in reality.
your sump will look like a bubble bath, and your display will look like a skimmer reactor.
just no way to move that much water in an open loop and not end up with bubbles.
unless your sump is seriously large to accomidate numerous bubble traps and overall distance for bubbles to rise.
I have a mag 9 on my 75 tank with 30g sump. and its dialed back to about 50-60%.
theres a reason they suggest 3-5x turnover in your sump at most. and not because we enjoy small pumps.
your sump will look like a bubble bath, and your display will look like a skimmer reactor.
just no way to move that much water in an open loop and not end up with bubbles.
unless your sump is seriously large to accomidate numerous bubble traps and overall distance for bubbles to rise.
I have a mag 9 on my 75 tank with 30g sump. and its dialed back to about 50-60%.
theres a reason they suggest 3-5x turnover in your sump at most. and not because we enjoy small pumps.
coralfragger101
Gone Postal
Not sure which post you are even referring to areze. Certainly can't be the original post.
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