What pumps would you recommend for the Reefer 170?

[ScottsTot]

I'm strongly considering starting a Reefer 170 for my first tank. I'd like to splurge on some mp10s but since my funds are going towards the tank itself, I'm considering the Jebao RW4. How many do you recommend - 1 or 2?

Also, what do you recommend for the return pump? There is a Varios 4 being sold on the forum right now for $200. Is the Varios 4 overkill? The Varios 2 is $200 new from BRS and if the Varios 2 is more than enough, I'd prefer to go with BRS just for warranty purposes. The Sicce 3.0 and Waveline DC 2500 are both $110, a lot cheaper but if they make noise or have the chance of malfunctioning and doing damage, I want to move past them.

On an unrelated note, what are your thoughts about buying used ATOs?

Looking for some quick answers since I want to grab these equipment while they're still there!

 

[[KRAFTIG]]

Look into the new Sunpole units for retunpump. Quiet and priced well.

 

[Potatohead]

I'd probably just run a Syncra 1.0 which will get you about 120 gph at that head height (or a 1.5 which will be more like 200) , and a single MP10. You can always add another MP10 later if you want.