basement sump

[75pxatr]

I want to set up a display in my living room with the sump in the basement. I would like your thoughts on this. I know others have done this.

What size pump? basement is standard 12 course.

[HighlandReefer]

I have this same setup. I personally like the advantage of doing all the messy stuff in the basement. I also like the fact that I can add on other items like a large refugium & frag tank. The major drawback is that it will take a large pump to raise the water. My pump runs my entire system. I did have to add a chiller do to the heat generated by the pump. :)

[rkelman]

What pump are you using Highlandreefer? I'm considering this aswell and I have a 190g display..

[HighlandReefer]

I am using a Blueline Aquapump model 100. I have had it for almost three years with no problems and you can buy replacement parts for it. It has a built in cooling fan which I think is an important option in your situation. There are quite a few opinions about large pump manufacturers out there. :D

[rkelman]

Thanks. I have a Gen-X Mak4 but at the head height I have it would be only 800gph. I would like the sump in the basement. I wonder about the extra electricity though...

[HighlandReefer]

The draw on my pump is around 750 watts per hour. The draw on my chiller is about the same. When you start calculating out lights, pumps, chiller, & other miscellaneous items, you do not want to know what it adds up to each month. :eek1:

[0b1]

I'm using a PanWorld 100PX-MD40R with a sump in my basement. It's nice to not hear any pumps in my living room, I have plenty of room for junk in the basement, and I can make a mess.

[75pxatr]

What size overflows/gph are you running