So I have a 20g or so sump and a 39 gallon DP. I have a pump pushpins 280 gph. Im pretty sure I need a more powerful one. And one that's not gonna break me. I was looking at the danner mag 5. I have about 3.5' of plumbing from the pump to the DT. So I have to count in that head. I don't want some piece of junk and I would like one that ran cool. I know ehiems are great but kinda outta my budget. Any recommendations?
sump pump recommendations please...
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Danner mags are fine pumps. Many of us have this brand. In addition to head loss, the diameter of the return line will also affect the actual gph. If the diameter is too small, then the actual gph will be lower than the manufacturer's stated gph.
Eheims would be my first choice if I had not already bought my Mag 18. Eheims are more quiet, which is nice. Maybe you won't care since there are other factors in a reef system that can cause noise.
Eheims would be my first choice if I had not already bought my Mag 18. Eheims are more quiet, which is nice. Maybe you won't care since there are other factors in a reef system that can cause noise.
At .75" diameter return line and 3.5' height from pump to output, then you flow would be 312gph (assuming no elbows). 302gph with 2 elbows. IMO its enough flow going through your sump and you may wan to add a gate or ball valve.
If you want more options, then look on reef equipment seller website like marinedepot or bulkreefsupply. You can read the different reviews on each of them if you wish.
If you want more options, then look on reef equipment seller website like marinedepot or bulkreefsupply. You can read the different reviews on each of them if you wish.
Dav3
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Just google head loss calculator. There is one on reef central. It's super easy to use and gives you a good rough estimate.
I think I'm gonna get the danner mag 3. 350 gph. Mine now is actually only pushing 275 gpg. I think the 350 is good for a 39 gallon tank with 15-20 gallon sump (not positive on sump actual water volume). How much better are the ehiems and why?
I'm thinking of adding a new baffle to my sump when I put in the pump. To help from stuff getting to the pump. The red line would be the new baffle. Its not exact and excuse my touch screen drawing.LOL. good idea?
Dav3
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You are looking at about 200gph after headloss.
Thinking of added a baffle to my acrylic sump to help stuff from getting to the pump. Excuse the very poor scetch but the red line will be the one I add. Doesn't this seem to be ideal? Oh and is there a special acrylic glue?
