Pump selection

[johnike]

After fighting four, old mismatched pumps attached to my old Digital Oceans wavemaker/light controller, I've decided to bite the bullet and get four new pumps. Who uses what, and why. John

 

[coralreef2008]

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[Volcano1]

Depends how big. Sequence, for larger medium head. Reeflo, for larger low head. Iwaki, for middle high head.Panworld and gen-x work for an iwaki for less $$. I like the Baldor motors on the sequence, reeflo stuff, they seem to last better and are rebuildable.How much flow do you need?

 

[johnike]

I've got two Mag 12's in the sump return, one for each Megaflow return. Looking for in-tank, wavemaker pumps. Thinking of going with modded MJ1200's. Think four would be overkill?

 

[Volcano1]

Depends what you want to keep. SPS , don't think you can truly have too much flow. Mixed should be fine. The MJ mod kits are the best bang for the buck to move a lot of water ,without alot of $$$. I have some koralia's and sieos I will prob. be getting rid of , with a seio wave controller.LMK if you would be interested.

 

[roshi719]

You should check out the new magnum series of Korallia pumps. The flow rates are up there with tunzes and the use less wattage than the old korallias