SPO-00L Posted January 27, 2010 Report Share Posted January 27, 2010 Hi Guys, Just in the process of converting a 6x2x2.5 tank to marine. Just wondering if this pump will be suitable as a return pump from the sump back to the tank? http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Super-Submersibl ... 335985e682 Cheers, Trent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regy227 Posted January 27, 2010 Report Share Posted January 27, 2010 that will do ur tank water over 30 times an hour. a reef tank needs only 15 to 20 times and with a tank that size u will need more than one water flow to get your tank circulating correctly. i would suggest something smaller and have other sources of water movement in the tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPO-00L Posted January 27, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2010 Thanks Regy, I was planning on using the fx5 and removing most of the sponges and filling it up with phosphate removal media and ceramic noodles as another source of water movement. I might go for one of the smaller flowing pumps in that case Cheers, Trent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cory1 Posted January 27, 2010 Report Share Posted January 27, 2010 And at 620 watts, wouldn,t be cheap to run..would it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPO-00L Posted January 27, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2010 I didnt even notice that to be honest. What pump would you recommend? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cory1 Posted January 27, 2010 Report Share Posted January 27, 2010 As Regy said something a lot smaller than that..you need to talk to Raycam the King of sumps he will put you on the right track Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muddywaters Posted January 30, 2010 Report Share Posted January 30, 2010 You'll only need around 3500-4000lph in a tank that size, assuming you have the appropriate powerheads in the tank as well. A cheaper, (but reliable), pump like the AquaClear 110 would be fine. Retail is around $125. (I've been using one of these in one of my marine tanks for around 3 years with no problems.) They come with a range of hose fittings and mounting styles and only draw around 60 watts. HTH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
