return pump

[conduit7]

Is a 9.5 b utility pump (950 gph) enough flow for a return pump for a drilled 90 gal corner overflow? Would another pump be better?

 

[Krish]

950 gph isn't bad at all for a return pump on a 90 gal IMO. Just make sure the pump you are using is safe for saltwater use as you don't want the thing to rust out on you.

 

[thatguy559]

yes if its the mag drive 9.5 pump i used one on my 100g and it was just fine

 

[conduit7]

Thank you Krish and that guy for your reply will go with the mag 9.5 pump.

 

[Krish]

No problem...I was actually wondering which pump you were referring to as I never heard of a magdrive being reffered to as a 9.5b utility pump. The magdrive 950 was actually the one I used on my 90 gal as well. Also used it on my 75 gal and 38 gal.

 

[thatguy559]

no problem its a good pump!!

 

[Skimmy]

mag drive pumps are ok... but they are loud and run hot, heating ur water...
for a 90g aquarium sump return pump, i would suggest the eheim 1260,
it is very quiet, no extra heat, and will last 10 years if u take care of it.

 

[Krish]

+1 on the heat. I've had one or two add a bit of heat to my tanks, but in all honesty, you can't beat what you get for the price going with a magdrive. I'll also agree with Mark as well on the Eheims. They seems to be the pump of choice these days.