Return Pump

[MSB123]

I am looking for a return pump (DC) that pushed 3000 GPH+ without breaking the bank. I need about 8 feet of head. I have found some for under $200 o9n amazon, but I just don’t trust them. I wish Ecotech made a 3000+ GPH pump. Any suggestions?

 

[Crabs McJones]

I am looking for a return pump (DC) that pushed 3000 GPH+ without breaking the bank. I need about 8 feet of head. I have found some for under $200 o9n amazon, but I just don’t trust them. I wish Ecotech made a 3000+ GPH pump. Any suggestions?

Isn't the L1 rated for 3100 GPH?

 

[KStatefan]

Isn't the L1 rated for 3100 GPH?

Not at 8' of head.

 

[Crabs McJones]

Not at 8' of head.

Ok so at 8' looking more like 1,600 - 2,000

 

[MSB123]

Yeah. I am running 2000 GPH and it just isn’t enough right now

 

[Gareth elliott]

https://www.saltwateraquarium.com/e...MWL1diYdq56rW1yYsX7slwLUrs_1lIXhoCOC0QAvD_BwE

I really like the current loop pump, i am using the smallest one on my 40b at 70%.

 

[MSB123]

I have tried thjose, they drop to about 1750 at 8ft

 

[Gareth elliott]

Do you have room to run a dual return?

 

[MSB123]

I do, but any return pump of high quality like the M1 isn’t cheap, and then I am looking at $500+

 

[legionofdoon]

Look at the Jebao DC pumps.

 

[MSB123]

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[Bayareareefer18]

You want more turnover or more flow in the tank? Why not increase flow with power heads

 

[MSB123]

More turnover- I have flow down, 2MP40s and 2 MP10s, but I am trying to adopt triton and I need more turnover