Return pump for new set up

[jh2pizza]

Roger,

I pulled the trigger and we are upgrading the 180 to a 240g. The sump will be upstairs under the tank instead of in the basement.

What pump would you recommend for the return pump? I dont think I need more than 700-1000 gph.

I do need something that is very reliable or run with two smaller pumps.

Also, will my 9015 skimmer still handle the new tank size?

 

[rvitko]

You could use one 1073.090 which is about 1500 gph at 0ft, but would be close to 900 at the typical 4ft of head.

Or, you could use 2 1073.040 or 1073.050, 450 and 550 gph respectively at 4ft of head. All can be adjusted, 09 and 04 would have a mechanical flow adjustment, 05 is DC and you could turn it down electronically.

9015 or 9415? The 9415 would be fine, it can handle a mixed reef up to 240 or SPS with heavy stocking up to 160.

 

[jh2pizza]

Thanks Roger,

I meant the 9425 skimmer. I swear, its the best skimmer I have ever used for the size of it.

 

[rvitko]

Thank you!

 

[jh2pizza]

lmao. I still screwed it up 9415