Pump suggestions

[mutiger91]

Setting up my 210 mixed reef soon and need to decide on a pump. Sump will be in basement. There is 8 to 10 foot initial rise followed by a 20 foot horizontal run then another 6 foot rise to the tank returns.

Any suggestions on a pump that can handle that kind of head pressure are appreciated.

 

[fishguy306]

I'd probably go the Hammerhead route if it were my tank. Not much is going to be able to move that much water.

 

[mcgyvr]

A pump capable of producing ~1000 GPH at 16+ foot of head..
Then do you also want to run reactors off that,etc...?
A Reeflo-Yellowtail (high pressure pump) should do it.. Or Barracuda (low speed pump)
A hammerhead is overkill though..

Personally I would NEVER want to run a basement sump.. The head/energy usage is just too much for me (of course so its a 200+ gallon tank).. You can certainly fit a small sump under a 210 gallon tank stand and save on equipment and more importantly energy over time..
But it depends on your goals/plans for the tank..