Which pump to run?

jade2122 · 09/29/2007, 10:05 AM

I am hopefully buying a used octopus rec. 110 skimmer, doesn't come with feed pump, what size should i run on it? anyone have one that could tell me what they run?

justinzimm · 09/29/2007, 11:57 AM

The pump doesn't need to be that large. I think octopus only recommends 1.5 X your tank volume/hr.

What you can do to save money and heat is plumb a "T" into your return pump and use a small valve to control the flow. This is what I've done in the past.

A small mag drive would also work. Make sure you use a valve so you can easily control the flow of the water.

Justin

sytanek · 09/29/2007, 03:03 PM

I think my needle wheel 110 is running on a 700gph pump.

09/29/2007, 10:05 AM	#1
jade2122 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Orlando, Fl Posts: 923	Which pump to run? I am hopefully buying a used octopus rec. 110 skimmer, doesn't come with feed pump, what size should i run on it? anyone have one that could tell me what they run?

09/29/2007, 03:03 PM	#3
sytanek Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Deltona, Florida Posts: 1,959	I think my needle wheel 110 is running on a 700gph pump. __________________ I hate sea cucumbers. Current Tank Info: 92g Corner!

09/29/2007, 11:57 AM	#2
justinzimm Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 426	The pump doesn't need to be that large. I think octopus only recommends 1.5 X your tank volume/hr. What you can do to save money and heat is plumb a "T" into your return pump and use a small valve to control the flow. This is what I've done in the past. A small mag drive would also work. Make sure you use a valve so you can easily control the flow of the water. Justin