Help pumping it up

Brando457 · 01/09/2010, 11:01 PM

I know this has been discussed numerous times and I've read plenty of threads but I'd like to get opinions from members on return pumps.

I have a 135 gallon tank with 2 overflows and 2 returns. The height of the return will be approximately 55" from the ground.

I have the ability to run the pump internally or externally due to various bulkheads on my sump so I'm open to suggestions for either.

I know the pros of external are less room used in the sump and sometimes less heat depending on the type of cooling it uses.

A negative is increased noise I believe and possibility for additional heat.

Pros of internal are less noise/risk of leak, but cons it will add some heat to the water and take up space in sump.

I was looking at the eheim 1262 but don't know if one would provide enough flow through the sump or there is the quietone 5000. Ultimately I want the pump to be quiet as the tank is in my bedroom.*

Also I'd prefer it was energy efficient aswell, which seems a mag 18 would be out.

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rbnice1 · 01/09/2010, 11:23 PM

a 1262 should be fine for that size tank. I am using a mag9.5 which is about the same flow on my 155.

Brando457 · 01/14/2010, 05:04 PM

I ended up picking up a used mag18 with 2 ball valves and 3 pipes 2 to returns and 1 to fuge already assembled. It has a check valve should I remove that?

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01/09/2010, 11:01 PM	#1
Brando457 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Caldwell, NJ Posts: 1,281	Help pumping it up I know this has been discussed numerous times and I've read plenty of threads but I'd like to get opinions from members on return pumps. I have a 135 gallon tank with 2 overflows and 2 returns. The height of the return will be approximately 55" from the ground. I have the ability to run the pump internally or externally due to various bulkheads on my sump so I'm open to suggestions for either. I know the pros of external are less room used in the sump and sometimes less heat depending on the type of cooling it uses. A negative is increased noise I believe and possibility for additional heat. Pros of internal are less noise/risk of leak, but cons it will add some heat to the water and take up space in sump. I was looking at the eheim 1262 but don't know if one would provide enough flow through the sump or there is the quietone 5000. Ultimately I want the pump to be quiet as the tank is in my bedroom.* Also I'd prefer it was energy efficient aswell, which seems a mag 18 would be out. *

01/14/2010, 05:04 PM	#3
Brando457 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Caldwell, NJ Posts: 1,281	Re: Help pumping it up I ended up picking up a used mag18 with 2 ball valves and 3 pipes 2 to returns and 1 to fuge already assembled. It has a check valve should I remove that? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ My Build Thread: http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2259598 Current Tank Info: 180 gallon in wall w/ 75g sump & 40 breeder fuge

01/09/2010, 11:23 PM	#2
rbnice1 Moved On Join Date: May 2008 Location: Cedar Hill Posts: 3,905	a 1262 should be fine for that size tank. I am using a mag9.5 which is about the same flow on my 155.