Return Pump Sizing Help

[aray]

I know this is a topic that gets beat up all the time. I'm just looking for advice on which pump to go with along with any other pump recommendations?

Tank: 60g Deep Blue Rimless (48x24x12)
Sump: Eshopps RS-300 (40g)

Head Pressure: only a couple of feet for the return

I'm looking at the Sicce Syncra return pumps

2.0 (568 GPH, 35W)
3.0 (714 GPH, 48W)
3.5 (660 GPH, 68W)

Thanks for the help

 

[revhtree]

Are you interested in running a manifold or any reactors off the return?

 

[aray]

As of now no plans, but I'm sure that may change in the future.

 

[davocean]

2.0 is plenty of return flow, and keeps watts down.
Always keep in mind watts equal heat.

I just got a sicce syncra 3.0 for my 120g, it's a good pump, very quiet.

 

[theMeat]

Would recommend 4-6x display tank volume per hour for 60g tank.
Figure in head, and the fact that most manufacturers overestimate their pumps gph