Return Pump Advice for 75G Cube

[1UCKY]

I just purchased a custom made 75G cube (24X24X30) with built in overflow in the center. I wanted to know what Mag Drive pump (or any other pump) would you recommend for this tank? I also plan on plugging in a SCWD on the return line. Will post pics of the whole set-up once I get it delivered this Friday.....:party:

 

[fritz]

I like the eheim 1262 some people like ocean runners. Be careful with the SCWD, if any loose piece of debris goes into the SCWD it can get clogged.

 

[jf2381]

Is this the tank with the white furniture? Very nice tank...I didn't buy it because of the 30" height. Good luck with it.
A mag 9.5 should work fine.

 

[1UCKY]

I like the eheim 1262 some people like ocean runners. Be careful with the SCWD, if any loose piece of debris goes into the SCWD it can get clogged.

Thanks for the Advice Frtiz! Definately will not be using a SCWD then.

 

[scarf_ace1981]

is the pump for the scwd or for the return? reason i ask because the scwd pump will be used externally. the return pump can be ext/int

 

[1UCKY]

Is this the tank with the white furniture? Very nice tank...I didn't buy it because of the 30" height. Good luck with it.
A mag 9.5 should work fine.

Yes, lol, it is that tank that was listed on craigs. Awesome set-up! Will consider a Mag 9.

 

[fritz]

is the pump for the scwd or for the return? reason i ask because the scwd pump will be used externally. the return pump can be ext/int

Huh?

Mags are ok but I use my for mixing/heating my make up water never for my system. Chris (loismustdie) had a thread showing the rise in temperature that a mag pump caused in a vat of saltwater vs. a non circulated vat of the same size. Mags are just cheap pumps. Eheim pumps are like tanks, they last forever and won't heat you water like a mag will. They can also be used externally. FWIW if you look around at ancillary equipment like calcium reactors, protein skimmers etc. you'll find most companies use eheim pumps on their products. I think that says a lot.

 

[scarf_ace1981]

never mind i didn't see the part about him putting the scwd on the return. i thought he would be using a closed loop for the scwd