Return pump?? - Page 2

MidwesternTexan · 02/06/2014, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by ca1ore

By using a smaller pump

Massive flow through the sump has no bearing IME on the success of the tank. No good reason I can think of to recommend anything more than 2-5x/hr. Would love to hear one!

I don't have one. I was really referring to the total tank turnover rate, which I realize is NOT what you were referring to.

When I put this same pump on my 180 this Spring, I will have about 5 to 6 x DT/sump turnover as well. My DIY sump/fuge consists of Skimmer, and massive Chaeto area.
My 180's sump will be my current 125DT.

JoelA7 · 02/06/2014, 08:03 PM

And if you have a refugium in between drain/skimmer and return chamber you don't want a hurricane in there.

RAJOD · 02/09/2014, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by MidwesternTexan

Well, I guess the people using them for a fews years must have gotton a freak good one?
We'll see how long mine lasts. I'll be happy to post about it failing-
IF and when that happens.

And while I'm waiting, I'll be moving WAY more water/watt, all is silence!

And btw- how are those BioBalls working out for you? And the PC's?

Have you even ever seen one of these pumps in person? Had one in your hands?
And you call the Jabeo pumps cheap? Oh, they're small, and internal, but?

Yes Jabeo pump are cheap, ive had many over the years. I will say they are a good bang for the buck. I have a wp60. But to say a jaebo is built as well as an Iwaki external that is a huge stretch of the imagination.

Bio balls? I have cermedia bricks and balls. Nitrates 0, phosphates .03-.1,
Very little algae growth on tank sides.

Pcs? Personal computer? I7 doing fine thanks.

dangros · 08/31/2014, 08:01 AM

Any update on the Jebao? What size pump would you think is appropriate for a 90g using a 40breeder sump? I'm splitting the return to feed the fuge and maybe one day a reactor or 2 (but for now, no reactors!). I'll also be using an apex if that matters.
I sure wish the pump decision was more straight forward!!!

02/06/2014, 08:03 PM	#27
JoelA7 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Brookline, MA Posts: 1,056	And if you have a refugium in between drain/skimmer and return chamber you don't want a hurricane in there.

08/31/2014, 08:01 AM	#29
dangros Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Reston, VA Posts: 173	Any update on the Jebao? What size pump would you think is appropriate for a 90g using a 40breeder sump? I'm splitting the return to feed the fuge and maybe one day a reactor or 2 (but for now, no reactors!). I'll also be using an apex if that matters. I sure wish the pump decision was more straight forward!!!