Need help choosing pump size

[Ruckus16]

I'm tying my 40 breeder into a 50 gallon frag tank with a 40 breeder sump. I have decided on a jebao DCP but can't find a calculator with its specs. Any tips on what size to run?
I will have 2 returns on the frag tank and the sump will be under the frag tank. One return to my 40 breeder which will be a couple feet away. I will not have a manifold and will only be using the pump as a return.

 

[mcarroll]

Skip the DC return pump and get a quality AC pump.

Unless you're doing something super complicated with your plumbing, one of the Quiet one pumps in the $50 range (2200, 3000 or 4000) or a similar Mag would be my choice. Sicce makes comparable pumps – the Quiet One pumps are designed by Sicce, in fact.

All have really good warranties and all have track records of being strong, durable pumps. Perfect for the return application. :)

I have a very similar system, BTW. One 50 Breeder display, one 38 Gallon display tied into a 30 Long sump. I've used the following as return pumps with great success: Mag 7, Quiet One 2200, Quiet One 4000

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