aqua-ed Posted December 4, 2007 Share Posted December 4, 2007 Hey Folks I need a return pump for my sump. My sump is only 10 gallons, returning to a 30 gallon, so I don't need anything huge. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spipedong Posted December 5, 2007 Share Posted December 5, 2007 It's funny cause it's bigger than a regular hat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reef-fisher Posted December 5, 2007 Share Posted December 5, 2007 depending on your setup, you may be able to use a maxi-jet 1200. how many gallons are you looking to run through it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aqua-ed Posted December 5, 2007 Author Share Posted December 5, 2007 It's funny cause it's bigger than a regular hat. Turd Ferguson, funny name.(laugh) I've heard that 10 times the tank size is a good amount to run through. Therefore 300gph? Does that sound right? I also have to go up about 4 feet, plus add a 90 degree bend. I don't know if the maxi jet 1200 would be quite enough... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pledosophy Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 IME the MJ will work. Then add another as a powerhead. You'll be good quiet, and fairly cheap. JME Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanz Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 I use a genx2400...works but is kinda loud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePremiumAquarium Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 For a 30g, try and get either the a mag 3-5 or a rio 1700 or so. The gen-x 2400 might be just right or a little over what you are trying to use it for as it is 600gph. Just make sure you have an overflow that can handle the input gph. Coral Reef Pet Center, Waves, and Upscales all carry a good selection of pumps for good prices if you don't find one from another member. Garrett Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 This pump is reliable. I have used them many times. I had 4 of tham at one time. I sold them off with other stuff but they were still working last I heard. Jay http://cgi.ebay.com/Via-Aqua-1300-Aquarium-Water-Pump-370-gph-powerhead_W0QQitemZ220151220269QQihZ012QQcategoryZ46312QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 This pump is reliable. I have used them many times. I had 4 of tham at one time. I sold them off with other stuff but they were still working last I heard. Jay http://cgi.ebay.com/Via-Aqua-1300-Aquarium-Water-Pump-370-gph-powerhead_W0QQitemZ220151220269QQihZ012QQcategoryZ46312QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItem Price is right too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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