? on pumps for 200gal tank

[reefdna]

I am trying to compare these two pumps. same manafacturer, same price, Close to same out put. Both are saltwater applicable. Whya the difference in handling charges and what am I missing as to the difference? Thanks in advance.

http://www.marinedepot.com/md_viewItem.asp?idproduct=MM1380&idCartRow=4462501&isKit=0

http://www.marinedepot.com/md_viewItem.asp?idproduct=MM2350&idCartRow=4462505&isKit=0

 

[Fiziksgeek]

Well...those are two different pumps in terms of performance. One is for high head applications and the other is for high flow.

I would guess the pressure rated pump weighs more than the flow pump which leads to the extra shipping charges.