need help picking pump

Discussion in 'Filters, Pumps, etc..' started by 1dave, Aug 16, 2008.

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  1. 1dave

    1dave Astrea Snail

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    need to get a return pump and not sure what to get. it will be for a 120 with two over flows any help would be great thanks
     
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  3. reefnut1

    reefnut1 Spaghetti Worm

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    I have used a mag 12 on that same set up it will work real good. I also used the cheaper brands of pumps that claim 1600 gph but they are not as strong as a mag 12.
     
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  4. lunatik_69

    lunatik_69 Giant Squid

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    You need to ask yourself 1st, if you want/need an internal or external pump? 2nd question is, what kind of turn over do you want? For ex. I have a Magdrive 18 on a 90g tank, my turn over is high.
    As for which brands are good?
    Internal; Magdrives, Tunze, Eheim and Rio(rio being the bottom of the food chain).

    External; Iwaki, Gen-X, Little Giant, Dolphin Aqua Sea, Pan World.

    Luna
     
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  5. Tangster

    Tangster 3reef Sponsor

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    A Mag 1800 in or outside the sump would be perfect, or the list that Luna posted for outside will be fine also.
     
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  6. GoToSleep

    GoToSleep Torch Coral

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  7. 1dave

    1dave Astrea Snail

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    thanks all think i'll need an internal pump don't really have much room other wise