Recommend a water pump, Please

sltwtrfan

sltwtrfan

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I'm trying to convert from a hang on filter to a sump or wet/dry below my tank...
I've been looking at pumps that are rated for 500gph. What does everyone use or recommend????
Anyone use Quiet One Pumps??? Is it worth going the cheaper route? OR should I just buy the Mag Drive 500gph pump?
 
mkzimms

mkzimms

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how big is your tank and sump? with pumps you would really want to get a pump larger than needed and dial it back if necessary. you'll have to take into consideration how much head is on the pump because that will decrease its rate.
for example... if you have a 700gph pump with two 90 degree elbows and a 3' vertical to the returns then your pump can only really push 500gph. you'll have to check out the manufactures website for listings like these.
if your looking for 500gph, i would do a mag-drive 7 with a ball valve on it.
 
sltwtrfan

sltwtrfan

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I only have a 29 gallon. 700gph reduced to 500 would be too much turnover.... I thought a 500gph pump reduced to about 300 would be perfect.
 
sman

sman

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I use mag drives myself, they get kinda warm, and arent the quietest, but there like the glock 22 of the pumps, they just always seem to work.
For a 29, a mag 5 would probably be good.
 
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tizzo

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I use 2 mags, I love them BUT...
I have a mag 12 in my new mix saltwater, and if I leave the pump on all day or overnight, the water gets well over 100 degrees! Feels like bath water!
The mags do get hot, so I wouldn't even consider one if you don't have a chiller.
 
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