Return pump size

[bluebulls49]

Getting a new tank Saturday it is 48x24x24 I'm wandering what you guys think as far as the size of return pump it will be a mixed reef

 

[new_orleans_guy]

I am planning to set up same size tank. I had one year back and ran it with an Iwaki 40 high flow model. It worked fine for me.

 

[XyPP]

I have the same tank, and it came with a Sicce Syncra 5.0 1300GPH pump that uses 105W.

However, I have decided to go with a Jebao DCP 8000 instead.
It's adjustable 1004GPH to 2113GPH and only uses 65W at max power.

In addition, I'm adding a second DCP 8000 to run a manifold. Both DCP pumps will consume in electricity what just one Sicce pump will.

 

[bluebulls49]

I've been looking at jebao dcs9000

 

[bif24701]

Look at the RO Varios line of DC pumps, better quality, controllable, and are that much more in cost. APEX ready also

 

[new_orleans_guy]

Thanks for the help, will look into these pumps

 

[MaiReef]

Depends upon your drain. I have a 1" only and I can't use all of the Sicce Syncra 4 that I have, limiting it with a ball valve to get quiet flow. BTW has been running for 3.5 years and never had an issue on restart.