External pump for a 180?

[duke62]

Going to be doing my build and taking it real slow and gathering equipment slowly and the only thing i cant figure out is what external pump to buy. I weighed my options and i was going to make a stand so everything is under the 180 but now leaning towards a basement sump room. Looking for a good external pump for the 180 dual over flows,2 reactors and plumbed frag tank. The height to the basement is probably going to be around 15 ft. Pretty much the only piece of equipment im going to need help with so counting on you guys

 

[bertyboy69]

I would say the reflow i believe its called the barracuslda does like 4700gph with 26 ft head i believe but its expensive

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I317 using Reefs

 

[BYU]

i just picked up the reeflo blowhole 2700
supposed to be quiet
gonna replace my blueline
the reeflo pumps are supposed to be quiet and energy efficient

 

[jerl77]

Blowhole

 

[jerl77]

Three speeds you don't even hear them run
I am running two of them and will never run any other pump

 

[Spsnut]

Just as important as a pump is using large enough plumbing, head loss can be a lot more than just losses from gravity if the pipe diameter is small, there are a lot of fittings, and the velocity great. I only have three month on my reeflo pump, but I sure like the energy savings.

 

[duke62]

What size blowhole would I need?

 

[albano]

What size blowhole would I need?

Come on, Duke!.. You trying to get me banned!

 

[duke62]

come on, duke!.. You trying to get me banned!

lmao

 

[ecvernon]

I recently purchased a reefflo blowhole from dr foster smith for my 120 upgrade. They had the best prices on the pump. I went with the 1450 cause of the positive reviews. The only negative thing I heard about the pump is that it may increase water temperature.

 

[duke62]

I will look into the blowhole. As long as it can keep up with the dual returns,2 reactors and my frag tank from 15 ft ill be happy. I know who i will order from.

 

[MIKE NY]

Jim..I never used a Blowhole, but I've heard good things about them..the only problem I foresee is their largest model, the 2700, at the highest setting is only 2700gph @ 0' using 220 watts which wouldn't be enough for your application unless it's pressure rated...I've been using Darts for years. from my basement....quiet, relieable 3600gph @ 0' using only 135 watts...