Return Pump For 180 (240 Total System Volume)

[drummereef]

I know this topic has been discussed in depth, but I'm getting ready to upgrade to an AGA 180 gallon with 65 gallon custom sump. Looking into a Blueline Velocity T4 as a return pump. Any suggestions as to what pump would be best for this system design? Thoughts on the plumbing?

 

[enemec1]

I am at the same stage as you planning a 180g with a 100g sump and 70g fuge I am going with a dart pump on my return, but it will supply my fuge also. good luck

 

[drummereef]

What is the general consensus of the Blueline Velocity T4? Is this a good choice for this application?

 

[Red Sea Purple Tang]

I have a T4 and you can't even hear the thing running. I have heard, that due to the titanium, one must clean the pump frequently. Not sure if that's true or not.

I have it going through two 3/4 Sea-Swirls and does very well.

 

[drummereef]

Thanks, Red Sea Purple Tang! Do you think it would be too much for a 180? I've heard they get hot enough to add a couple of degrees of temp. Is this true in your case?

 

[Red Sea Purple Tang]

Hey Drummer! Love the avitar by the way. Mine is used just to move water from the sump to the tank, not as main water movement. It's pumping at approx. 5 feet of head pressure plus four 45 degree bends and one 90 degree. I did notice a slight increase (not quite 1 degree), which I adjusted my heaters a titch. There's a guy on the Wisconsin forum, Jeff, aka know-it-all (RC), which was running one from the basement to his display. He may be able to give better info on using it as a return. I changed as many of my 90 degree bends to two 45 degree bends to help with back pressure. It's great little pump.

 

[drummereef]

Great, thanks again for the info. And yes, I love tangs.