Which EcoTech Marine VECTRA S2, M2 & L2 Return Pump for 190.5?

[reef-rc]

As the title mentioned, I am looking for an ideal DC return pump suggestion for 190.5 tank? I am currently leaning toward Vectra M2 as a middle ground.

thanks

 

[LA Reef Addict]

If thats gallons then i would say l1 or l2....i am currently running an 8 footer 200 gallon tank and the l1 is at 50% but also have a manifold that is feeding my external refugium.

 

[reef-rc]

If thats gallons then i would say l1 or l2....i am currently running an 8 footer 200 gallon tank and the l1 is at 50% but also have a manifold that is feeding my external refugium.

this is a 186 Gallons (704L) with dimension of 60″ L x 26″ W x 24″ H. It does provide me a perspective on what may be suitable. thank you.

 

[mtdaly85]

I have the Waterbox 130.4 and I use the M1 at about 60%. If I were you, I'd go with the L1/L2.

 

[alton]

I have a Planet 180 and use the M1 at 60% run externally. I use a Tunze and a MP 40 for circulation.

 

[mfinn]

I used the original M1 as a return pump on my 240 and IMO was perfect.
I swapped out all my pumps a few years ago and sold the M1 to a friend and it's still working great and a quiet as ever.

 

[reef-rc]

Thanks for sharing your hands-on experiences.

 

[Breadman03]

One key thing to remember is your plumbing size. I'd look at running 1.5" as much as practical in order to minimize how much you are choking down your flow.

 

[reef-rc]

One key thing to remember is your plumbing size. I'd look at running 1.5" as much as practical in order to minimize how much you are choking down your flow.

Was just thinking of that. Can't seem to find the plumbing size of the return pipe for 190.5 model.

Anyone know the return tube size for 190.5?

 

[reef-rc]

Seemed I missed the details in the product literature.

Based on the specs, I have decided to go with VECTRA M2 due to the main size of the return line of the 190.5 and the power consumption -

190.5 has a DN25 return line which I found to be another way to say 1" and match M2. M2 has power supply of 96W versu L2 150W.

 

[siggy]

I have a xl425 and was thinking about the S2