return pump for 130 gal tank.

[Mantid]

I have a 130 gal frag tank that needs a return pump. How many GPH does it need to be? The surface of the sump water will only be about 3' feet below the surface of the tank its self.

 

[HAudioSolutions]

Can't really suggest one but do some comparisson shopping on specs and electric consumption. At least that's how I went about it.
Some will come along with a better answer I'm sure

 

[dantimdad]

The general rule of thumb is to run 3 to 5 times your tank volume through your sump. Some guys run a lot more but I have always stuck with about 5 times.

Make sure you account for head loss.

If you are running 1" return pipe you could probably get away with a mag9.5. But, you may want to get something that pumps that much with a lower wattage rating. That's been my only beef with mags is the electrical consumption.

dantimdad

 

[sps4mytank]

i would consider using the atb airstar 1500. Might be the best bang for your buck. Its super quite too. Not to mention only 90 watts.