Return Pump for 60 Cube

[ddrueckh]

I currently have a failing Eheim Compact 3000 that I feel never provided enough circulation through my sump. I ordered a Sicce 4.0 on a black Friday sale. Will this be too much pump for my tank? They say It is adjustable. I don't have a fuge or anything in my sump so what harm can more flow do? I have about 5' of head that the pump needs to push water up. Thanks.

 

[davocean]

The size of your drain will determine how much flow it can handle.
Check your drain diameter and look at the calculator on the home page, that will tell you the max you can push.

Eheim original pumps are awesome, but the compacts are not that good.
Sicce and Tunze are all good options as well.

 

[nogascans]

I use the same pump for a return on my 60 cube. Seems to be ample tank turnover.

Sincerely,

David

 

[ddrueckh]

David - Do you use the Eheim or the Sicce? Thanks.

Davocean - Thanks for the info regarding the calculator

 

[ryeguyy84]

I use the same compact and I think it's to much flow through my sump. . . though I only have a 10G sump.