What size and brand return pump for 120 Gal

[Spaghetti Cat]

I am ordering some stuff from Bulk Reef Supply tonight for my 120 build and want to get my return pump but have no clue as to the size.

Here is what I all have so far:

Coralife Turbo-Twist 6X 18 Watt UV Sterilizer
Midwest Aquatic Sulfur DeNITRIFIER 7 x 15
(2) Deluxe Black BRS Carbon and GFO Reactor
75GPD RO/DI 5 Stage *PLUS* System [12]
(2) VorTech Gen2 VorTech Propeller Pumps w/ Wireless
GEO 6x12 Calcium Reactor

Any suggestions? I was thinking of the PanWorld 100PXX - 1270gph
But since I'm a n00b I will defer to the experts.

 

[gooyferret]

Are you doing a FO tank or reef? With a Calc reactor im guessing a reef?? I just bought a Mag 12 for my return pump on my 125gal with a 40gal sump....Most people wont use a UV sterilizer on the home reefs... Your right in WI is www.drfostersmith.com cheaper for you since they are in WI?

 

[Spaghetti Cat]

Doing a reef, so far I haven't found Dr Fosters to be much cheaper on anything, plus i have to pay Sales Tax to them.

 

[gooyferret]

Ya I didnt figure sales tax on that! What is having you decide to put a UV on the tank? I have always heard great things with the Mag drives, might wanna check them out i have 2 one for skimmer and another for return.

 

[cnote2991]

I have had a mag drive 9.5 on my 120 for 5 years now. Actually, the pump has been in service with no problems for over 8 years total. Pretty good track record.

 

[gooyferret]

Spaghetti cant wait to see some pictures of your tank as well keep us posted!

 

[dark_lotis]

ya i run a mag 24 for my return and it provides most of my water movement.

 

[Spaghetti Cat]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14918867#post14918867 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by gooyferret
What is having you decide to put a UV on the tank? I

I figured I paid extra for the Starphire Glass front, so I want the water as clean as I can possibly get it, plus in the scope of things the $125 UV Sterilizer is a relatively inexpensive addition.

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14919038#post14919038 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by gooyferret
Spaghetti cant wait to see some pictures of your tank as well keep us posted!

The tank is supposed to be here in 2 weeks, most of the other stuff is already ordered, I will keep my Build Thread updated when I get started.

 

[gooyferret]

Im not sure but i have heard people not recommending UV on a reef tank. That is what i have heard that it takes out benefical things that the corals benefit from. Hope someone else with more experience on UV would chime in....

 

[DEERE G]

I run a Panworld 150 on my 120. I like the results. I think BRS sells them. I picked mine up at Salty Critter. HTH

 

[GrayJ]

Hey Spaghetti,
Where did you get the Turbo Twist for $125.00?

 

[Spaghetti Cat]

Got it at Pet Mountain along with my Outer Orbit, last week. I was at work when i posted and going by memory, actually it came to $132.21 they had 10% off and free shipping.

It ended Sunday unless they extended it

 

[GSMguy]

Are you going to feed the UV and Calcium reactor off the return pump? if yes get the ATB flowstar1500 if no get the Eheim1260

 

[Spaghetti Cat]

Thats what I am trying to decide, would like it as quiet as possible and even more important I want to minimize the chance for leakage in my hardwood floor.
Any pro's cons to doing it either way?

 

[DDRR]

I just set up a 120 gal tank with a 40 gal sump, Im using two Quite One 3000s. Im happy with the performance, power consumption, and the noise level.

 

[luther1200]

I run a UV and would never run a reef tank without 1. I'll tell you why.

I was noticing a while back that my tank just didn't look right and I was having to clean the glass like 3x as much as normal. I just thought it was a phase or something. After about 2-3 weeks I was like what the heck is going on. So I started checking all my equipment. And sure enough the only thing wrong was my UV bulb had blown. I replaced it and everything was back to normal in a few days. So I personally will always use them.

 

[Pigmonster]

I run a Mag 18 on my 120 and it does fine. Have always had good luck with the mag pumps.

 

[jmking33]

Ive used mags and just bought a panworld. Id go with the panworld....great pump, great price, less heat exchange.(I did do the fan mod for less noise)

 

[Crypsis]

I would go with two Iwaki MD20RLXT's. You want to add some redundancy wherever possible. I learned this lesson while on a three week trip to Thailand when my house sitter could not get my mag twelve to come back on after a power outage.

Also the external pumps usually add a lot less heat to your tank.

 

[Alaskan Reefer]

Eheim 1260