150gal mag-drive pump

[Alexrd09]

I am looking to get a pump for my 150gal tank. It has to pump about 7ft up into the tank. I am thinking that I will need to pump about 1500gph so what pumps would be the best taking in mind that I am on a tight budget?

 

[AquaRick]

A Mag drive 9.5 will pump at a rate of 660gph at 7' of headloss. A mag7 will pump 350gph at the same headloss.

Either will suit your needs. Ideally you want 2-3x circulation of your tank volume between your sump and DT. Please note this is not the same as total tank circulation...just between your sump and DT. 2-3x is a great turnover for your skimmer.

Mag7 is aroudn $80 and uses 1/2" pipe. Mag9.5 is around $100 and uses 3/4" pipe. I'd go with a Mag 9.5 and throttle it back some if you need to.

7' of headloss is pretty high. Is your sump in the basement? Or is your DT up high?

 

[Alexrd09]

My DTis just up high. So you think a 9.5 will do the job? I'm also trying to avoid having to use power heads they can become unsightly.

 

[melosu58]

Moved to General Hardware and equipment discussion.

 

[Mpfaff77]

I have a mag 9.5 with just under 6ft of head. Wish I went little more. Doesn't push as much as I would like. I have four outputs into tank setup with scwd wave maker. I would go more than you think then you can always plumb a T off return line with ball valve to divert some water back into sump if too much for your overflow

 

[AquaRick]

My DTis just up high. So you think a 9.5 will do the job? I'm also trying to avoid having to use power heads they can become unsightly.

I'd go with the 9.5. if you wanted to do a 2-3x turnover for your sump. However, with that said you'll still need more circulation for your tank with either power heads or a closed loop system.

You can choose to get a larger pump to provide more circulation to your tank. This however, would be at a detriment to your skimmer.

Personally, I'd get a 9.5 and get a couple powerheads for a healthier tank.