Pump needed.

[MyMonkey]

I need a pump. I think a Mag 7 will suffice. I have a 600 GPH overflow. Otherwise, maybe a Mag 9 or anything equivalent. Anyone need to rid themselves of such a product? Thanks.

 

[Travis L. Stevens]

Do you have a pump on there now?

 

[MyMonkey]

I have no pumps whatsoever. I actually need 2 pumps, maybe 3. I don't use an overflow but I have one available. I would like to hook up the overflow with just a 20 gallon sump below. I will move the skimmer down there and add an underwater pump. I suppose I need another pump that can be used to pump water when I do a water change. Mag 2 or 3 I suppose will suffice. Once I upgrade to the 90 gallon and build the stand, canopy etc... Then I will just use the same pump and divide the Sump into compartments. Sound ok?

 

[Travis L. Stevens]

What type of skimmer do you have? Also, you can use a preexisting powerhead to do a water change with. MJ1200s do a fine job for it. It used to be a return pump on my 10g mollie tank. It was pushing about three feet up with a surprising amount of flow. A MJ1200 maxes out at about 6 ft up in a vinyl tube that fits over the outlet (1/2" I think...). Basically, all I'm saying is that if you add your return pump, you can take out a powerhead to use for waterchanges. And as long as your skimmer already has a pump, you should be fine there, too.

Just trying to save you a buck or two.

 

[MyMonkey]

Thanks Travis. I use the Remora Skimmer. It has an MJ1200 as a pump on it. Although, I will be upgrading that sometime in the future. I can pick up a MJ 1200 for water changes. I figure it will be easier after I add a sump. I guess I only need a return pump. I suppose I will pick up a Mag 7. Locally I hope, unless there is a huge descrepancy in pricing. Support the LFS! Woohoo...