Return pump for 225 gallon?

[cameronh]

What size return pump should I get for a tank this size? 30 inches tall, 6 feet long 2 feet front to back display. Thanks guys

 

[cameronh]

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[kschweer]

Going to depend on a few things. Are you looking for an internal or external pump? Also will this just be a return Or will you be running a manifold for reactors with it as well?

 

[cameronh]

Going to depend on a few things. Are you looking for an internal or external pump? Also will this just be a return Or will you be running a manifold for reactors with it as well?

Just a return pump from underneath. Nothing too crazy

 

[kschweer]

I would take a look into some of the DC pumps. A few different companies make them. They are very quiet and adjustable which is nice. I run a jeabo dc-6000 and have been happy with it. It's getting a kilt old so I'm looking into replacing it soon. More than likely going with an ecotech vectra.

 

[cameronh]

I would take a look into some of the DC pumps. A few different companies make them. They are very quiet and adjustable which is nice. I run a jeabo dc-6000 and have been happy with it. It's getting a kilt old so I'm looking into replacing it soon. More than likely going with an ecotech vectra.

Definitely will check that out. If you had to throw a number on how many gallons per hour, what number would you go with? Thanks man

 

[kschweer]

I personally like a slower turn over rate. Somewhere between 3-5 time tank volume. So anywhere between 700-1200 gph.

 

[cameronh]

I personally like a slower turn over rate. Somewhere between 3-5 time tank volume. So anywhere between 700-1200 gph.

Thanks man

 

[ReeferBob]

Jebao DC9000 or DC12000. I assume you are going with a full siphon drain so you'll need it. They are very nice I have 2. Price is right too!

 

[mfinn]

Definitely will check that out. If you had to throw a number on how many gallons per hour, what number would you go with? Thanks man

I would go for about 5x tank volume taking into account head loss.

 

[mfinn]

Sicce Sycra pumps are nice, so are Eheim. Both very dependable and quiet.

 

[trickyrich]

Just got the dct 15000 on amazon its amazing so far water return is so good I run it on the second lowest setting because my one inch over flow can't keep up I'll be installing a 3 inch overflow when I get my Christmas gift .. New tank lol

 

[mfinn]

If you want very quiet, check out the Vectra M1.

 

[Mfreddy]

I have twin pumps on the same size rank and was thinking about 2 M1's due to noise. Can they be throttled down for this system? I have Blueline HD pumps now.

 

[mfinn]

I have twin pumps on the same size rank and was thinking about 2 M1's due to noise. Can they be throttled down for this system? I have Blueline HD pumps now.

They are very adjustable. Very easy to use.
And really quiet.
Can you combine everything and use a Vectra L1? 3100gph and it is controllable too.

 

[Brian Kim]

Going bigger Cameronh?
I was looking into Jebao DCT1200 as well, super sale right now at Amazon, for $129

 

[cameronh]

Going bigger Cameronh?
I was looking into Jebao DCT1200 as well, super sale right now at Amazon, for $129

Haha yeah man, had to get a tank a little bigger than my 3 gallon. I actually have a 120 instead of 225.

 

[Brian Kim]

I saw that coming from miles away

 

[cameronh]

I saw that coming from miles away

Haha! Always wanted a big tank, just never acted on it.

 

[Mfreddy]

They are very adjustable. Very easy to use.
And really quiet.
Can you combine everything and use a Vectra L1? 3100gph and it is controllable too.

The thought behind the twin pump system is for safety. I travel, and my wife has never had a tank before. If one pump fails, the LFS guy is 45 miles away and sometimes doesn't call back for a day or two. That buys me time and I'm willing to pay for that peace of mind. I'd also have a very happy wife with quieter pumps.