aqua-ed Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 I'm in need of a new return pump for my 10g sump to 25g tank. My current one is getting kind of iffy right now. The center bar is only being held in by the side of the tank. If anyone has one they want to let go fairly cheap (I'm on a freshly graduated-loans are due soon budget) I'm your man. Thanks! -Lee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R-3 Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 What GPH are you looking for? I might have a couple Genx Pumps laying around. Later Ryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aqua-ed Posted June 13, 2008 Author Share Posted June 13, 2008 geez, I really have no idea. I don't even know what my current pump is. what is the rule of thumb? twice the tank size per hour? triple? If you've got something that might work for me, that'd be great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R-3 Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 It usually depends on what size you drain hole is. I think 1" is like 600GPH but I have seen 1000 on a 1" hole. I would think 400GPH would be good for your tank. I will look for it tomorrow to see if I have something in that range. Later Ryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R-3 Posted June 14, 2008 Share Posted June 14, 2008 Okay I thought I had more but I forgot I sold almost all of them. I do have a Genx 2400 (635gph) which would work perfect I think. By the time you add a couple feet head pressure into the equation it would probably be about 400-500 which would work. Let me know. Later Ryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ocboat Posted June 14, 2008 Share Posted June 14, 2008 For a 25 gallon tank, you really only need about 75-125 gph flowing through your sump. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R-3 Posted June 14, 2008 Share Posted June 14, 2008 Okay to each his own. It depends I guess. Pump is already sold anyway. Later Ryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ocboat Posted June 14, 2008 Share Posted June 14, 2008 Sorry, I didn't mean it to sound harsh. I probably should have stated it another way. Glad the pump sold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aqua-ed Posted June 14, 2008 Author Share Posted June 14, 2008 Still need one...if no one has a used one, any suggestions on a new one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mister crabs Posted June 15, 2008 Share Posted June 15, 2008 check out albany aquariums. he usually has return pumps for cheap. 30-40 dollar range Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePremiumAquarium Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 I think that around 400gph is a good number to try and achieve so that you have some nice flow. This will minimize the need for extra pumps in the tank and maximize the water turnover amount. Just as long as flow in the tank itself is nice, it really doesn't matter how much over 100gph is being turned over from your sump in a tank of your size. I would try and keep it between 200-400gph though. Try getting a genx 2400, Mag 5, or a rio or catelina in the 400-600gph range. I prefer the mag 5 or genx pump from my experience if you want to have a good quality pump for the money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R-3 Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 I guess the guy that wanted the Genx 2400 hasnt responded so its up for sale for $25. Let me know if you want it. Later ryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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