Do I need an additional return pump?

[Mr. Fishy Fish]

Hey all,

I recently purchased a 210-gallon Aqueon aquarium. This aquarium has two returns and overflows. The first overflow is 600 GPH, while the second is 400 GPH. I have one Eheim 1262 (900GPH) return pump. So do I need a second return pump? If I need an additional pump, I would appreciate some recommendations.

 

[fishguy242]

hi, i would say yes ,but pick up a dc pump large enough to handle both ,they are controllable,save your eheim for later applications ,sure there will be :)

 

[Mr. Fishy Fish]

Sorry guys I wish I could edit my thread. After doing some reading, I found out that a 1000 GPH overflow on a 210-gallon is pathetic. I made the company exchange the tank before they delivered it for a few reasons, but primarily since it only has a 1000 GPH overflow, which won't allow for a high turnover rate. So instead I got a 180g standard untampered Marineland aquarium with a 20" Synergy Reef Overflow (2500 GPH). After accounting for approximately 10 ft of head pressure with a uv sterilizer, I think the Jebao DDCP-20000 would be just right at the lowest setting. What do you guys think?

 

[fishguy242]

sounds good ,can always kick it up a notch if needed :)

 

[Mr. Fishy Fish]

sounds good ,can always kick it up a notch if needed :)

Will do, let me know if you have an opinion on the pump I suggested.

 

[fnlyreefready]

I run a 1200 gph pump on my 80 gallon system if that gives you any security and honestly some times I wish I had a little more. I run a smaller 250 gph pump inside my sump to turn more water over to mix my dosing. Idk if it really does anything but I feel like it dilutes my dosing and keeps me from frying my nems. Maybe I’m just paranoid

 

[Mr. Fishy Fish]

I run a 1200 gph pump on my 80 gallon system if that gives you any security and honestly some times I wish I had a little more. I run a smaller 250 gph pump inside my sump to turn more water over to mix my dosing. Idk if it really does anything but I feel like it dilutes my dosing and keeps me from frying my nems. Maybe I’m just paranoid

Yeah I think turn-over rates are a big deal, I want at least 10x turn-over rate to skim the crap as much as possible. We have so many factors to account for in this hobby and just as much limitations due to our equipment.

 

[fishguy242]

dcp-20000 good choice,good pump,affordable,would if in budget get 2 ,will have back up ,and parts for 2nd, if 1st was to fail,some run for years no probs,some lose power after time ,thus price ;)

 

[Mr. Fishy Fish]

dcp-20000 good choice,good pump,affordable,would if in budget get 2 ,will have back up ,and parts for 2nd, if 1st was to fail,some run for years no probs,some lose power after time ,thus price ;)

You are a mind reader. I was debating whether I should get two, but decided I can't I'm already well over my budget. But at least I have the eheim as a temporary back-up until I get a replacement if something happens.

 

[fnlyreefready]

Yeah I think turn-over rates are a big deal, I want at least 10x turn-over rate to skim the crap as much as possible. We have so many factors to account for in this hobby and just as much limitations due to our equipment.

I run an over sized skimmer