Looking for a return ...

[Travis Russell]

For my 180 gallon fowlr tank with dual overflows. Looking for quality that will last and help not kill the electric bill. I currently have 2 rio 3100s. Suggestions?

 

[143MPCo]

@Brew12 and the reef squad members might be able to help recommend something for you.

#reefsquad

 

[Brew12]

For my 180 gallon fowlr tank with dual overflows. Looking for quality that will last and help not kill the electric bill. I currently have 2 rio 3100s. Suggestions?

Are you looking for 2 pumps of similar flow ratings or are you looking to go to one pump?

 

[Travis Russell]

I would like to use 1. I also hear flow should be 5x the tank size so at least 1000ish gph

 

[Brew12]

I would like to use 1. I also hear flow should be 5x the tank size so at least 1000ish gph

I know some people that like 2x flow and others that like 10x flow. You are currently using 2 x 900gph pumps, so going to 1000gph will cut your flow almost in half. That is what you want?

 

[Brew12]

A few more quick questions so I can get an idea of your system pump head. How high over your sump is your tank? Typical in-stand? What diameter piping and how many 90deg elbows do you expect to use in your plumbing?

 

[MaiReef]

Jecod DCT 6000, by one for a backup, but they work great and are quiet and economical.

 

[MmmmBalf]

Vectra M1 (2000gph)

 

[thabizness]

+2 on the Vectra M1. I have one on my 180 for the return and a manifold with a CaRx, GFO, and Carbon reactor.

I'm at 50% and it works great.

 

[john.m.cole3]

The Vectra is quite popular these days.

 

[Diesel]

Vectra for sure but if it is out your price range go with another DC pump.

 

[MmmmBalf]

Vectra for sure but if it is out your price range go with another DC pimp.

I think he'd be posting in a different forum if he was after a pimp in the DC area.... :D

 

[Diesel]

I think he'd be posting in a different forum if he was after a pimp in the DC area.... :D

Holy cow :eek:
I just said that :(
Maybe I'm on to something
"DC p*mp" :rolleyes:
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