pump size

[midnit7]

i have a 200 gal tank and i would like to find out what the min gph pump i would need for it.
If anyone could give me information on this I would be very greatful.

 

[blenny]

Welcome to the Forum

are you running a sump? or pump for what? Just a little more info to get us all on track for what you are doing?

 

[acrylic51]

Yeah need alittle more info. Sump or not? Height your moving the water? How many returns? All is helpful.

 

[midnit7]

yes i have a sump, the height is 4 ft, and there are 2 returns

 

[acrylic51]

Are you looking for submersible or external pump? Is the sump drilled for a external pump? If your set on a submersible pump I'd suggest looking at the Eheim pumps or external pumps I recommend the Sequence line of pumps.

 

[cam78]

Look at Panworld external pumps. Same pump as Blueline except cheaper. Suppose to be great. Submersible pumps people usually go with Mag's it seems.

 

[midnit7]

ImIOn looking for an external.
Any suggestion on min gph?

 

[bang guy]

I would suggest something in the 500 - 800 GPH range for your sump pump.

 

[acrylic51]

Depending on your setup and what other equipment your planning to run, you could manifold off your return pump to feed other items such as reactors, chillers, and what not.....I'd still be looking in the small end of Sequence though....JMO

 

[acrylic51]

Should have added plumbing size will dictate your flow as well, but as Bang is trying to say is your not looking to get all your flow for the tank through your sump.

 

[pepito113]

Originally Posted by Bang Guy
http:///forum/post/3272633
I would suggest something in the 500 - 800 GPH range for your sump pump.
I am running 500gph pump that goes from the sump and into the tank. Plus I have 2 (number 2) koralia pumps blowing on each side. Is 500 to much for my 65 gallon tank???

 

[bang guy]

Originally Posted by pepito113
http:///forum/post/3272854
I am running 500gph pump that goes from the sump and into the tank. Plus I have 2 (number 2) koralia pumps blowing on each side. Is 500 to much for my 65 gallon tank???
No, it's certainly not too much waterflow. It's just a lot more efficient to have powerheads or a closed loop for the majority of the flow.