harper
Community Member
Whats the logic behind the sizing of calcium reactor recirculating pumps? I purchased a seltz CM202 calcium reactor, and it turned out the recirculating pump is seized. I can plumb in just about anything or maybe get a replacement from over seas. But I'm wondering if it needs anything nearly as large as the OEM pump. The OEM is 4200LPH/1100gph. I see similar sized units from octopus have varios 6 pumps.
My guess is that these big pumps would be needed if using fine crushed coral. But with ARM extra course media can one get by with a much smaller recirculating pump? Maybe it would be an issue over time as the media dissolves and compacts?
Any recommendation on replacement pumps? The OEM would fit well but a dc pump would be nice. Plus I would like to plumb in a pump commonly available pump. I am looking at the platinum blue 800. Maybe a jebao, model recommendation? I have a IM mini jet on the shelf, it's only rated for ~300gph, I'm wondering if that would do the job if I use ARM extra course media?
Thanks for any input!
My guess is that these big pumps would be needed if using fine crushed coral. But with ARM extra course media can one get by with a much smaller recirculating pump? Maybe it would be an issue over time as the media dissolves and compacts?
Any recommendation on replacement pumps? The OEM would fit well but a dc pump would be nice. Plus I would like to plumb in a pump commonly available pump. I am looking at the platinum blue 800. Maybe a jebao, model recommendation? I have a IM mini jet on the shelf, it's only rated for ~300gph, I'm wondering if that would do the job if I use ARM extra course media?
Thanks for any input!
