Return pump for 130g tank

[ed264]

Hello reefers,
I am doing a new build for a 130 gallon tank.
I looking for suggestions for a return pump that can also be used for the manifold for reactors.
I d like a controllable DC pump and would like to keep the budget within 200 bucks.
Was looking at the Jebao MDC 10000. What do you think?
I plan to upgrade in future and keep the Jebao as a backup.

 

[nereefpat]

Controllable DC pump for under 200 bucks kind of does limit you to Jebao and other cheap Chinese pumps.

I wouldn't go that way, but it seems like many people are buying those pumps. At 10000 LPH (2600 GPH) that's more than you would ever need for a 120, but you can control it and DC pumps do lose a lot of flow with head pressure.

 

[ed264]

Thank you for the reply..
Yes.. 10000LPH is more than what i need.
Doing the calculations i estimated its about 7-8 feet for the headpressure.
was thinking of adding the manifold for reactors and thought the bigger pump will help there.
The next closest pump I liked is the Syncra SDC 9, but costs twice as much

 

[MichaelReefer]

Hello reefers,
I am doing a new build for a 130 gallon tank.
I looking for suggestions for a return pump that can also be used for the manifold for reactors.
I d like a controllable DC pump and would like to keep the budget within 200 bucks.
Was looking at the Jebao MDC 10000. What do you think?
I plan to upgrade in future and keep the Jebao as a backup.

Simplicity man, love mine. Dont waste money. two years and not one problem.