I have a specific question on pump types. I have run tanks with sumps underneath and typically run a mag 7 or 9 as the return. I have used these inside and outside the sump with no problems.
Now, I am moving to a large sump/refugium setup in my basement. I am trying to decide on a pump that does the job and meets my budget. I will end up with 12-15 feet of head. I am looking for about 800 GPH on the return. There are many pumps that will work.
I have narrowed it down to an Iwaki 70, Ampmaster 3000, or a Mag 24.
I know the Iwaki is probably the best, but also costs 3 times as much as the Mag 24. I really am leaning to the Mag 24. What are the disadvantages to these mag drive pumps?
What are your thoughts???
Now, I am moving to a large sump/refugium setup in my basement. I am trying to decide on a pump that does the job and meets my budget. I will end up with 12-15 feet of head. I am looking for about 800 GPH on the return. There are many pumps that will work.
I have narrowed it down to an Iwaki 70, Ampmaster 3000, or a Mag 24.
I know the Iwaki is probably the best, but also costs 3 times as much as the Mag 24. I really am leaning to the Mag 24. What are the disadvantages to these mag drive pumps?
What are your thoughts???