Please approve my pump choices before I order...

[patrick g.]

I've got a 75g RR with a 1" bulkhead installed in the back glass for a closed loop. I have decided to purchase a Dolphin DP-800 for the closed loop, which will be feeding two 3/4" Sea Swirls. And for my in-sump return pump, a Mag Drive 9.5. Comments/Suggestions?

 

[mlm]

I don't have any experience with the dolphin but I do own 3 Mag pumps (7,12, and 24) and I have not had any problems with any of them.

 

[patrick g.]

I'm also concerned with how many GPH my 1" bulkhead can withstand. Anyone know?

 

[patrick g.]

Actually the Mag will be my return pump, not my closed loop pump. I was thinking of something like an Ampmaster 2100 or something similar for the closed loop. Is that too much for the 1" intake?

 

[mlm]

I run a mag24 to two returns to the tank and the over flow has a 1.5 inch bulkhead reduced to a 1.25 inch hose. Works fine for me.