Return Pump/Overflow Box

[mdisalvo55]

I need to get both of these to get my sump going in my 55 gallon. I just don't know what's good and bad because it seems like there's so many brands out there. I was going to buy them both on ebay, can you guys tell me what's good and bad and how much flow rate will I need for both of these??? In particular, which ones are crap on ebay, it seems like some are pretty cheap...

Thanks!

 

[CB1]

Hi,
I have a 55 gal and I am using a mag 9.5 for my return pump.
As far as overflow boxs go I do not know what brand is good. Mine came with the tank. You will need one that can handle at least 600 gph though. Hope this helps you.

 

[mdisalvo55]

How is the mag 9.5 when it comes to the water flow inside the display tank? I was thinking about going wiht a mag 7 for mine...

 

[sidjam]

go with a lower flow return pump and leave the tank circulation for seio's or a closed loop. as for the overflow i would just drill your own, or have your local glass co. do it.

 

[mdisalvo55]

I've heard bad things about drilling glass, I can't do it anyhow because my tank is already up and running.

 

[sidjam]

drilling glass is not that hard at all, but if your tank is already set up then a external overflow would be best. i would go with either a lifereef or amiracle overflow. they seem to be the best. i would go with a mag 5 or even mag 3 for your return. for a little more $$ an eheim 1250 or 1260 would be even better for an in sump return pump.

 

[Chappy]

You will still probably need another powerhead in the tank. You will only get one direction of flow if you only have one return pump. I always used rio's for my return pump. With rio's if you get a good one, they last a long time. If it's a bad one, you'll know quickly because they won't last long. Had a rio 2100 for 4 years with no problems. Then 2 2500's that lasted 2 months each.