ReeFlo Pump questions/help!

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  1. seabass1

    seabass1 Montipora Digitata

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    I'm thinking about purchasing a Dart pump by ReeFlo. I understand that theres a "built in" 1 micron sock filter in these units? :confused:
    This pump will run 2-90g tanks plus accessories. I know alot of you are ReeFlo fans. Any comments would be helpful.
    Thanks!!
     
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  2. Gexx

    Gexx Giant Squid

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    cant help ya on this but heres a bump for ya.
     
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  3. Otty

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    That is the first I have heard of a filter for the pumps. I have 3x Hammerheads and none of them have any type of filtering device in the pump head. I have had these apart and changed seals a few times but you might want to e-mail Reeflo and ask them. They have always been real helpful to me. Reeflo Pumps

    I would just make sure you are over sizing your pump to account for head loss since you are going to split into two tanks and run equipment.
     
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  4. grubbsj

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    Two weeks ago I pulled my Dart apart to clean out a bunch of shells that got sucked into it and plugged up the impeller...I would liked to have seen a filter...but alas, there is not one there... So, I went and changed the inlet strainers in my closed loop to keep more of the shells (hermits and snails) out of the closed loop suctions...
     
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  5. Av8Bluewater

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    I haven't seen filters in mine. Great pump and super quiet.
     
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  6. Reef Empire

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    We have many, many Reeflo pumps, and none of them have any type of built in "filter"...
     
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  7. seabass1

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    Dang!! I've spent all morning trying to find that link!!! Anyway, good to hear.

    I was hoping you'd see this Otty. The 2 tanks will have about 6ft each of head lift, so I'm probably going to go with a barracuda.

    Where did you purchase yours from? :confused:
     
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