Pump decision help

[jwh0818]

I'm in need if a water pump for my return and I was wondering if anyone knows if this one will work

http://www.forthenewpet.com/4159_page_892033.htm

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[eklikewhoa]

What size tank or what is the overflow rated for?

The Danner Mag-drive pumps are great pumps but a Mag18 is a bit excessive for most RR or HOB overflows.

[jwh0818]

The overflow is 3 gallons, not too sure what its rated for but it has a 1inch overflow if that helps

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[mgarrido]

Yep, you need at least 1800gph (3x1" drains or 2x2") drain and a big sump.

[jwh0818]

Yep, you need at least 1800gph (3x1" drains or 2x2") drain and a big sump.

Big sump meaning what like 30gallons and will 1000gph work

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[mgarrido]

The overflow is 3 gallons, not too sure what its rated for but it has a 1inch overflow if that helps

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You need a mag 7 or something rated for 600 gph

[mgarrido]

Big sump meaning what like 30gallons and will 1000gph work

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What size is your tank?

[eklikewhoa]

What do you mean 3 gallons? is it a tank with built in overflows or is it a Hang on Back overflow?

You are better off under powering the overflows vs. overpowering. Over powering will just add more heat to the tank, use up more electricity, possible problems with flooding etc.

[jwh0818]

What size is your tank?

Its a 110g tank

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[jwh0818]

What do you mean 3 gallons? is it a tank with built in overflows or is it a Hang on Back overflow?

You are better off under powering the overflows vs. overpowering. Over powering will just add more heat to the tank, use up more electricity, possible problems with flooding etc.

Yes its built in and the 3 gallons is the size of the full overflow box

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[mgarrido]

go with a mag7, eheim 1260 or something similar

[eklikewhoa]

For a 110g if reef ready with built in overflows I think a Mag12 would be the highest you should go and even with that you would probably have to T it off and dump back into the sump or ball valve it and lower the return flow. With a HOB I would go a little less just to be on the safe side.

Look into the Mag9.5 and run large return lines and you should be more than well off.

[jwh0818]

go with a mag7, eheim 1260 or something similar

How about a quiet one 4000

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[eklikewhoa]

go with a mag7, eheim 1260 or something similar

An even better suggestion.

[jwh0818]

For a 110g if reef ready with built in overflows I think a Mag12 would be the highest you should go and even with that you would probably have to T it off and dump back into the sump or ball valve it and lower the return flow. With a HOB I would go a little less just to be on the safe side.

Look into the Mag9.5 and run large return lines and you should be more than well off.

I have a ball valve on the overflow

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