Return Pump

[meschaefer]

Vision,

I think sequence pumps are awesome also. If you don't need a lot of flow, I would go with eheim but other than that sequence. I had a hammerhead and got it extremely quiet. Take a look at this thread,

http://www.manhattanreefs.com/forum/general-discussion/14845-sequence-pump-too-good-true.html

The snapper uses less watts than the dart but the dart gives you more flow.

As far as a dart with a tunze stream, heck nah it won't be too much in a 120. Especially if you decide to alternate between the two tunzes.

The reason I reccomend the snapper, is that his overflows may not be able to handle the flow on a dart.

 

[Vision06]

I probably wont have many SPS. I just want good enough flow to keep stuff from settling on the bottom.
I guess an Ehiem is all I need since I'm mainly going with LPS.
Thanks for all the input guys.

 

[kimoyo]

The reason I reccomend the snapper, is that his overflows may not be able to handle the flow on a dart.

Good point.

I probably wont have many SPS. I just want good enough flow to keep stuff from settling on the bottom.
I guess an Ehiem is all I need since I'm mainly going with LPS.
Thanks for all the input guys.

Before you get the eheim, if your going with two seawhirls I know they add back pressure to the pump and it might be the same for the wavyseas. Not sure why if its because they reduce the piping or what. So the eheims might not be strong enough. Anyone know?

 

[cali_reef]

I think any sequence pump will provide more flow than your dual standard AGA overflow kit can handle.

Eheim may be a better pump for the standard 120 if you are concern about noise.

 

[cali_reef]

Good point.

Before you get the eheim, if your going with two seawhirls I know they add back pressure to the pump and it might be the same for the wavyseas. Not sure why if its because they reduce the piping or what. So the eheims might not be strong enough. Anyone know?

Ehiems are not pressure rated pumps, in fact they suck with any head pressure. The two ells in the SS and wavysea kills a lot of flow too.

 

[Wes]

yeah my eheim doesn't do well w/ the small amount of head i have. I have one of these Gorman Rupp Industries pump that i am switching to soon.

http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_ViewItem~idProduct~GR1111.html

I havn't tried it yet, but i heard good things about it.

 

[PalmTree]

RED DRAGON.... otherwise

Sequence Reeflo Snapper. Great flow, low watts, nice price.

Amen to that brother! :biggrin:

 

[pEEshEE]

Pan World 50px-x

Chris, I'm using this on the 120 I just setup.

http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_ViewItem~idProduct~JW1135.html

Not crazy flow, but I think if you combine that with your 2 Tunze Streams, you'll have more than adequate flow.

You can come by to see for yourself and then decide if you haven't already decided on what to get.

Not this weekend though... Vegas, baby.