Rconde Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 Hey all I'm looking for a return pump so I can get my 125 with 40 gallon sump running. I'm thinking I'll need at least a mag 18 sized pump or mag 24. Lmk what you have thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerTy Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 Hey all I'm looking for a return pump so I can get my 125 with 40 gallon sump running. I'm thinking I'll need at least a mag 18 sized pump or mag 24. Lmk what you have thanks! Get a Jaebo return pump, quieter, less energy, and cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rconde Posted July 1, 2018 Author Share Posted July 1, 2018 What size jebao do you think I would need? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerTy Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 They are variable so you could always go bigger and run it at a lower speed. Benefit of a DC pump.FWIW, I run a DC12000 for a 215 gallon tank with a manifold to feed other reactors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reefpuck Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 I run the Reef Octopus Varios 2 DC pump on my 90g. In hindsight I should've got the next size up since you can always dial them down quite a bit (I believe 50% on setting 1 from it's max potential gph). Pump is dead silent and controller it comes with is very easy to use on a daily basis for maintenance/feeding. I'm not sure what size you would need...would depend on how much turnover and if you're running anything else off the return pump. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rconde Posted July 2, 2018 Author Share Posted July 2, 2018 Thanks I think I'm going to go with the jebao dct12000 just bc, I have a manifold with 3 inputs. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isaac Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 if you have an apex, dct (grey pump) isnt compatible, try and get the older generation dcs (blue pump). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rconde Posted July 2, 2018 Author Share Posted July 2, 2018 I dont have an apex, starting from scratch. I have a Rio 3100 return pump but dont think it's big enough. And I've got 2 powerheads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isaac Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 if you ever plan on getting automated w/ a controller, wouldnt hurt to plan ahead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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