What is a good return pump for high head pressure?

[ReefZ1lla84]

So I have my DT upstairs and my frag and sump system down stairs at the opposite side of my house. There’s probably around 12-14’ vertical climb and 15’ horizontal flow that the pump will have to make. Any ideas on a pump that will be able to handle that. My DT is only a 90gal and I have another 100gal with the frag and sump.

 

[mfinn]

I don't know how much pressure Reeflo pumps deliver but I see many with basement sumps use them.

 

[Snoopy 67]

Look @ Iwaki 55 or 70.
Keeps on pumping for years.

 

[Breadman03]

Your best bet is an external AC pump, though you could coin up and go with a high end DC pump. I am quite happy with the Blueline 70 on my 150, though you would probably be looking at a 55.

 

[Engloid]

I use the Ecotech Vectra L1, for the same thing. I get about 850gph, turned up about 75%. It takes 75 watts. You won't get that with any AC pump and that head pressure.

 

[Muttley000]

Second Iwaki or reeflo. Just make sure you study the head pressure chart of whatever you buy!

 

[HawaiianReef]

I have a collection of AC pumps that have been completely rebuilt. I dont need them anymore. There's a couple Iwaki a big Little Giant and a few others that have a rating of over 20' head pressure. I'd have to look up the model numbers and ratings. Text me if your interested: (808) 277 8205