Would this pump be good for 75???

[thirty5]

http://www.customaquatic.com/estore/control/product/~product=WP-IKMD70RLZT
Would that pump be good for a 75 in terms of water turnover?? The head on this pump is 66 feet according to the site

I will have about 8-9 feet of head? I am looking to buy used not new

Iwaki 684 gph. I will also be running an mp40 in the tank



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[mbg75]

That's like 450w to run

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[thirty5]

So you are saying that it is a power hog.

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[mbg75]

Depends what other pumps you were considering

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[thirty5]

I was looking into a coralife Turbo pump

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[mbg75]

It would be good to check the flow curve for each at the specific head u have and compare current draw or watts for each.
I'm definitely not an expert on pumps...
I'm curious as well..
Maybe Rkaragozler can shed some info on pumps.

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[LatinP]

Iwaki makes great pumps for big systems but their lower end pumps like the one you listed above are horrible power hogs, heck a little Mag 9.5 moves more water than that pump and only consumes 93w, the Iwaki you said was around 450?!

I'd get an Eheim 1260 which moves 635gph consuming only 65w of power, of course it's submersible BUT the pump is dead silent has no heat issues what so ever built to last!

 

[thirty5]

Iwaki makes great pumps for big systems but their lower end pumps like the one you listed above are horrible power hogs, heck a little Mag 9.5 moves more water than that pump and only consumes 93w, the Iwaki you said was around 450?!

I'd get an Eheim 1260 which moves 635gph consuming only 65w of power, of course it's submersible BUT the pump is dead silent has no heat issues what so ever built to last!

I really want to go with an external pump. Not sure that the eheim has the head that I need, but I havent looked again!

I already msg'd Rich about the pump....

 

[mbg75]

Looks like the ratings on these pumps is at the pump, at max head is where they are done.

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[Ziggy]

check water blaster pumps,you can use external too.http://www.aquacave.com/water-blaster-hy-5000-brcirculating-water-pump-3063.html

 

[pauliwalnuts]

I'm going to agree with Ziggy. Just finished setting-up a 75 gallon with one of their 5000 model pumps. I was very impressed with the water movement he was getting in the tank, there is no need for powerheads in the display.
And as far as Iwaki pumps go. They will run maintenance free for at least 5 years, making them worth every last penny. Also, the model you were specifically asking about is over kill in a 75 gallon tank. It's rated for a 150 gallon tank where the equipment room is located a good fifty/more feet away from the main display.

 

[LatinP]

Another question would be what skimmer are you planning on running? The best thing to do is try to mach you return pump to your skimmer output.

 

[Turbovr3six]

+1 for the Water Blaster. I use the 5000.

 

[Alex]

Water blaster are good pumps and you won't regret the purchase. you can even get a higher rated one and use a ball valve.

 

[thirty5]

Hmmmmm... I have a hook for a Coralife, that is why I was looking to go that route. I was going to get one step higher and do that exactly, use valves to control the flow...

 

[pauliwalnuts]

Is your sump + skimmer + pump to be installed under your cabinet ?

 

[thirty5]

Is your sump + skimmer + pump to be installed under your cabinet ?

Nope.... Sump (90 Gal) and skimmer and everything else will be in the basement!

 

[pauliwalnuts]

Then this is the pump I would recommend.
http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/store/panworld-150ps-external-water-pump-1100gph.html

 

[mbg75]

Then this is the pump I would recommend.
http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/store/panworld-150ps-external-water-pump-1100gph.html

Thirty5, u in on the brs group buy? Might help on the price of this pump.

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[thirty5]

Thirty5, u in on the brs group buy? Might help on the price of this pump.

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Actually I am, i already ordered RO from them