Need an suggestion for sump pump 125 gallon tank 55 gallon sump.

[shwstpr88]

Any suggestions would be great and if you could put in a ball park price.
Thanks!!!!

 

[natclanwy]

What type of overflow do you have and what is the flowrate rating?
If you have an internal overflow pump size is not critical anything from 0-100% of the overflows rating is fine. HOB overflows are a little more finicky, you need to select a pump that can returm 70-100% of the overflows rating after headloss is subtracted.

 

[shwstpr88]

How do i find that out? I have two internal over flows with looks to be two 2in holes in each overflow.

 

[ilovemytank]

Originally Posted by shwstpr88
http:///forum/post/2889002
How do i find that out? I have two internal over flows with looks to be two 2in holes in each overflow.
I have a 125 with two predrilled holes 2". I use two 1200 gph return pumps. Works great.

 

[oceansidefish]

If its a single overflow an eheim 1262 should do it.

 

[natclanwy]

A couple mag 9.5, Mag 12, Quietone 5000, Quietone 6000 pumps would work great. All are reliable and range from $90 to $120 in price.

 

[shwstpr88]

what should the gph be on the pump I will need to shop around for a good price I am on a tight budget but will be able to upgrade as time goes on.

 

[natclanwy]

What are you planning on having in the sump? If you are going to have a skimmer in your sump you want to have enough flow to give the skimmer a constant supply of dirty water.

 

[shwstpr88]

I will have a skimmer a refugium

 

[robertmathern]

I would go with the mag 12.

 

[natclanwy]

I would probably start with the Mag 12 also, you can start with one and upgrade to two later down the road if you need to cut cost.

 

[saka bra]

ive got the biggest "little giant" pump for my 150 gallon tank

 

[shwstpr88]

Wow lottacash on a pump any where online other than eebaayy to get em used for cheaper?