Return Pump + sump flow?

DarkReefer · Mar 12, 2024

Hi All,

Having a couple of issues and seeking a bit of assistance.

Firstly, I don't know if it's an issue as such and I'm pretty sure I know how to remedy it.
My sump water appears to be a little stagnant and getting a bit of a film/bubble looking things on it. I've seen other threads on this and it appears the fix is to chuck in a powerhead which I have a spare and happy to do but just wanting to confirm this methodology hasn't changed ?

Secondly, I need assistance with working out how to find the right return pump.
This isn't for the tank itself, but for my water barrels, I need to stop having to wheel these 200L barrels around the house using a trolley, it's doing my head in and probably not doing my flooring or door frames any favours either.
I purchased a 30m reel of 16/22mm aquaone tube I think it was to use with the existing pumps I'd been using (some cheap Aquaone ones, maybe the 105 for memory) for water changes, but these don't have the strength to send it 15 meters (~50ft) to the tank. (Possibly less but this is a worst case). Hoping I can find something that would fit this tubing also so I haven't wasted $150.

I've found this article which if I'm reading correctly would need approx 7-9ft of head height in total (allowing for extra height if needed).. Does anyone have any suggestions?

Thanks in advance!

lapin · Mar 12, 2024

I use a this Eheim pump to pump water out of my sump and into the garage. I put 32 gallon trash cans in the back of my truck to haul away the water.

1262 Universal Pump (900 GPH)

These versatile water pumps are perfect for returning water from sump filter systems and can be used either submersed in the water, or located in-line outside of the sump (less heat transfer). Highly energy efficient with silent operation, these dependable pumps will give years of operation...

www.bulkreefsupply.com

If you can not increase the flow thru the sump then a power head to help circulate the water will help

DarkReefer · Mar 12, 2024

lapin said:
I use a this Eheim pump to pump water out of my sump and into the garage. I put 32 gallon trash cans in the back of my truck to haul away the water.

1262 Universal Pump (900 GPH)

These versatile water pumps are perfect for returning water from sump filter systems and can be used either submersed in the water, or located in-line outside of the sump (less heat transfer). Highly energy efficient with silent operation, these dependable pumps will give years of operation...

www.bulkreefsupply.com

If you can not increase the flow thru the sump then a power head to help circulate the water will help

Thanks for this suggestion, this pump might actually be perfect. Will do a bit more looking into it to double check my math checks out.

This is the article I was referring to (forgot to link yesterday) in case someone else comes across this later on.

How To Properly Size A Return Pump For An Aquarium

Find out how to calculate head pressure and properly size your return for a saltwater reef aquarium.

www.bulkreefsupply.com

avocadoman · Mar 13, 2024

I've got a Jebao DCP-3500 that pumps water through 50 feet of 3/4" tubing and up from the basement to the first floor. They make more powerful ones for under $100.