Pump selection

KNUTE · 10-24-2000, 09:51 AM

I am setting up my sump and I have everything I need except for the pump. I want an external at about 500-600gpm, quiet and efficient. Money is not a problem but don't like to throw it away either. 65 gal tank, 20 gal sump. I'm going to split the return at the tank for 2 inlets for increased water flow. The top of the tank is 52'' off of the floor. Going to drill a hole in the back of the tank under the waterline about 1'' for outflow and use a screened off upturned elbow rather than an overflow tank. Any input on the make and type of pump that people use would be appreciated. KNUTE

ivet · 10-24-2000, 10:14 AM

go for the mak4! If you're going to split the return, definitely go for 1100gph....from everything i've been reading over the months, it is good to have a high tank turnover rate! Make sure to put a ball valve inline so you can control the flow. you can never have enough ball valves!!! http://www.marinedepot.com/ has the mak4 on special for $148!!!!!! WITH FREE SHIPPING!!!!!!

ivet

YZ · 10-31-2000, 01:49 PM

Try a sen or mag for the reefkeeper on a budget. These are good pumps from what I hear, I'm planning on getting a mag as soon as I upgrade to a bigger tank, plus no noise when it's run underwater. Both can either be run dry or wet at a fraction of the cost of the bigger pumps these are well worth it, you could probly buy 5 mags for what you'd spend on a mak.