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Topic: Pump reccomendations?

Posted By: Yozhik
Subject: Pump reccomendations?
Date Posted: August 14 2005 at 11:01pm

I have a little giant model 2-mdq-sc that I think is rated for around 500gph (?) and I was just wondering if it is good enough for my 75 gal reef. I am going to be putting sps in there so I want something that is good enough. It is in used condition and am considering replacing it. Any suggestions on models or experiences would be helpful. Thanks, Ryan/Yozhik

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Ryan Murdock
Saratoga Springs
90 gal
12 gal seahorse tank

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Posted By: reptoreef
Date Posted: August 15 2005 at 12:06am

IMO, a pump with good head rated for about 20x's the actual water volume would be more proper. I would recommend something more along the lines of 1200-1800 gph. Be sure that you have an overflow that will suffice if that's how you should choose to go. Of course, you could also use a smaller return and add a closed loop system for better random increased flow.

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Posted By: ewaldsreef
Date Posted: August 15 2005 at 7:55am

I agree with the above statement. You could use that pump for a return pump but then you are going to have to suppliment either with a closed loop or by adding some power heads in the tank.

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Posted By: Yozhik
Date Posted: August 15 2005 at 11:41pm

what do you think of the Pentair Quiet one 5000? any experience with this one? Do you think if I added perhaps a couple of powerheads that this would be enough flow? Thanks for the input so far, Ryan/Yozhik

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The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.
Edmund Burke 1729-1797
Ryan Murdock
Saratoga Springs
90 gal
12 gal seahorse tank