110 sump pump ?

[Dboone]

I just recently got a 110 gal tank with overflow holes I have a sump system for it but no pump does anyone know what type of pump I should us h/p rating and gal per hr would be a big help thanks all

 

[nuwave59]

You want 5 times the volume of your tank to go through your sump.
The GPH depends of the height of your tank. If it's 4 feet, i'd use this pump:

Lifegard Aquatics Quiet One 3000 Water Pump

590 GPH at 4 feet height.

I hope it helps




Not expensive, reliable, not noisy.

 

[5x5]

I agree with Nuwave59. The Lifegard Quiet One 3000's been running my tank for 6 months and it's been great on all accounts.

Only thing: I would consider getting the next model up for your tank. I run the 3000 on my 65 Gal tank and it's slightly overkill, but I'd personally upgrade for a 110Gallon. There are speed settings, so you can control the GPH pumprate and it's good to have the option to provide more filtering for cichlids.

 

[Dboone]

Thanks guys that helps alot