Hey all just bought a new 125 gal tank at Macna and considering using an external pump as the return pump. My question is does anyone see a problem with me mounting it on the side of the cherry wood cabinet. (I will add a sound dampening pad from BRS) There is not enough space for me to drill the refugium and put right on the side. Also what is the suggesting turnover for the tank i only have a 1" drain and 3/4" return and with that being said i am open for all recommendations including pumps. thanks all
return pump ?
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Alex1524
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I wouldn't do the external pump. God forbid you drill through that sump and break it then you're screwed. Inline pump isn't bad. You have a 125 gal tank plus about 50 gallon sump totaling 175 gallons. Typically you want to reach for 10x turnover rate. 175 Gallons x 10 = 1750 GPH pump. Not sure what the dude is supposed to be sending you but you can always sell it and get at least a Mag 18 and you'll be good to go! You can plumb it with PVC too. Plus having it internal it'll be quieter. It may be a little hotter but with that big of water volume I don't think you'll have any problems plus you'll be running the LEDS.
Thatpetplace has the mag18 for $135 shipped. Not bad at all
Thatpetplace has the mag18 for $135 shipped. Not bad at all
Gillguy
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You can try the new Jebao DC 12000. It has a variable controller which will allow you to controll the output. It pumps from 950 gph to 3100. I'm sure somewhere in between you'll be able to find your correct flow depending on your setup. They run around $100 on Ebay plus shipping. Take a look.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Jebao-immer...623?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5d438d36df
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Jebao-immer...623?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5d438d36df
blackthunda77
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Im of the opinion that the 10x turnover rate is ok if you want to go that route but its a bit old school. When those numbers were brought about you have to remember that we didnt have all these high powered powerheads and wave makers like the tunze, vortech, and now the wp40/25s. Most if not all the water movement in the tank was via the return pump or closed loop system. Water flow/movement via the powerheads i believe is more crucial than the turn over rate through the sump.
Alot of people as a matter of fact like a lower flow through the sump because it allows longer contact times in the fuge and skimmer area. I for one am still running an old mag 7 which is about 700GPH. I have a 80 gal tank with 55 gal sump and about 10 gal quarantine/frag tank plus the 15 feet or so the water travels from the sump to the tank(people that have been to my place know what im talking about) so im running well below the 10x turnover rule.
Im not saying it shouldnt be done, all im saying is that you can go with a smaller return pump to reduce noise, heat, power consumption, ect. You dont NEED and 3100GPH pump. If you want to, and dont mind the larger power draw or want to "T" it off to other devices like a frag tank, reactors, UV, etc then yea it makes sense.
Then again, with the variable control pumps now, that kind of gives you the best of both worlds huh?
I might be looking at getting one of those for my next pump.
Alot of people as a matter of fact like a lower flow through the sump because it allows longer contact times in the fuge and skimmer area. I for one am still running an old mag 7 which is about 700GPH. I have a 80 gal tank with 55 gal sump and about 10 gal quarantine/frag tank plus the 15 feet or so the water travels from the sump to the tank(people that have been to my place know what im talking about) so im running well below the 10x turnover rule.
Im not saying it shouldnt be done, all im saying is that you can go with a smaller return pump to reduce noise, heat, power consumption, ect. You dont NEED and 3100GPH pump. If you want to, and dont mind the larger power draw or want to "T" it off to other devices like a frag tank, reactors, UV, etc then yea it makes sense.
Then again, with the variable control pumps now, that kind of gives you the best of both worlds huh?
I might be looking at getting one of those for my next pump.
