Submersible

[chevypride]

Can anyone tell me if this powerhead is fully submersible. It has a thing that makes it look like it's supposed to hang or something. . Anyway to tell what brand it is? All the stickers are ripped off.

 

[Macscale]

It's a maxijet pump.

 

[54seaweed]

that style power head is for a under gravel systems
but yes they can be submersed

this is the style your looking for

Water Pumps & Wavemakers: Hydor Koralia Evolution

 

[chevypride]

Could it be used to run a return on a sump tank?

 

[carey]

Only if the sump and overflow were waaaay tiny, that pump only moves at most 295gph...

 

[chevypride]

Hmm. How many gallons per hour would I need for a 120 gallon tank, 50 gallon sump?

 

[Gregcoyote]

The more the better. I would shoot for 600 gallons per hour or greater.

 

[chevypride]

Okay. Would a pond pump work? There a lot cheaper then aquarium ones for some reason...

 

[Gregcoyote]

Not unless it's rated for saltwater. You want the pump built right or risk electrocution. Usually they are sealed magnetic drive pumps that you want.

 

[Holygral]

Okay. Would a pond pump work? There a lot cheaper then aquarium ones for some reason...

for a 120 tank, you are looking at $150 and up for a return pump, it will depend on where and how far it is plumbed along with head pressure

 

[mr_X]

This one will work for your system, assuming the sump is in the stand-
Lifegard Aquatics Quiet One Pro Series Aquarium Pump

As well as this one-
Danner Mag-Drive Supreme Water Pump

 

[Gregcoyote]

I like the Danner pumps.

 

[chevypride]

It has to push 26" up to the bulk head and then 22" up the return, so 4 feet in total.

 

[mr_X]

Again, either of the brands I posted should do you just fine. I would go with the Quiet One 4000, or the Mag 9.5.