OK, so Im looking at Reeflo Pumps for my 265...

[capefeartarheel]

and now Im confused as to which to one to get.

I have been pointed towards the Dart pump 3600 GPH.

Only thing is, Reeflo says this about it:

Ideal applications for this unit are aquariums 100 - 200 gallons. The Dart is great for close loop reef systems requiring high turnover.

I have a 265 Gallon Tank so Im guessing this really wont be strong enough, especially with a 5 foot head. Id like to lean towards the 10x turnover rate, so the Barracuda looks like the better choice, but Reeflo says the following about it:

Ideal applications for this unit are 180-350 gallon tanks with sump return systems requiring a minimum of 10 feet static head.

The head on my tank is 5 feet. Will this harm the motor or turn my tank into a hot tub (current-wise)?

Any suggestions on what pump to go with?

Thanks!

 

[Bud8Fan]

Email Chris at ReeFlo and tell him what your application is. If he doesn't respond to you the same day he will respond the next day.

The dude is awesome!!!

Chris@reeflopumps.com

 

[capefeartarheel]

anyone else?

 

[pacu mom]

What exactly will the pump be connected to? A large wet/dry filter with a strong mechanical component? Will this be your only filtration?

When you talk about whirlpool, here it is, Hammerhead (5800 gph) used for our mechanical filtration (two spa filters) on our 300 gallon tank. Very strong, swift current, loved by our big boys, but probably not suitable for small fish. This is water change time, and we are adding water to the tank, via the mechanical filtration system. The current is extremely strong, and our fish head straight for the roughest part where they get tossed and tumbled around.

http://s148.photobucket.com/albums/s29/pacumom/Pacu/?action=view&current=WaterChange.flv


Here's the end of the water change. The big lutino oscar goes surfing against his will. Our system continuously spits out air, so the tank is well aerated.
http://s148.photobucket.com/albums/s29/pacumom/Pacu/?action=view&current=c70d2760.flv


We have excellent biological filtration with a 400 gallon capacity ProClear wet/dry run with a CA-6000 pump (1560 gph)

With the Hammerhead pump, the current is so strong and swift, that it quickly hits the far wall of the tank and start heading back. We recently discovered that our lutino oscar is not doing well. He seems to have a vision problem and can't see the food. We put food in at the far end of the tank, and it quickly makes it to the other end of the tank to the overflow box. In the last month, we have turned the pump off at feeding time, so the food doesn't move as fast. Tommy can now see the food to eat it!

We are very happy with our Reeflo pump!

 

[capefeartarheel]

What exactly will the pump be connected to? A large wet/dry filter with a strong mechanical component? Will this be your only filtration?

Cool. Thanks for all the info.

Its for a 265 with overflows. The current pump is connected to a 40 gallon wet/dry sump to pump the water back in the tank. Yes, its the only filtration on the tank.

 

[pacu mom]

Why don't you keep the current set up (I'm assuming the pump is working) and add something like an FX-5? You could have the best of both worlds that way.

 

[capefeartarheel]

Why don't you keep the current set up (I'm assuming the pump is working) and add something like an FX-5? You could have the best of both worlds that way.

Because Im using a Quiet One 6000 that just burned out on me after 2 weeks and I bought that to replace a Quiet One 4000 that burned out after 3 yrs.

Im looking for a quality replacement pump that will last longer and (I think) I recall seeing a post somewhere on here where the person had a Reeflo for 10 yrs with no problems.

Id like to get something strong enough to have a tank turnover rate of around 5x or closer to 10x that is also quiet & reliable.

I have a 40 gallon sump that Im thinking is plenty of filtration and I really dont want to have to add anything else to the tank. Am I wrong in thinking that its enough filtration?

 

[nfored]

Why don't you keep the current set up (I'm assuming the pump is working) and add something like an FX-5? You could have the best of both worlds that way.

With a sump you only need abotu 3 -5 X turn over. I am getting my 265 gallon in feb, I will hook it up to a 55 gallon wet/dry with a return pump putting close to 1000gph back into the the tank at a head of 5.5'.

I will use this setup along with Canister filter of some type. I think that the sump by itself with only 3x turn over could keep the tank healthy but look for the canister to help with clarity.

 

[pacu mom]

I have a 40 gallon sump that Im thinking is plenty of filtration and I really dont want to have to add anything else to the tank. Am I wrong in thinking that its enough filtration?

If you have excellent water parameters with it, then it works for you!

 

[cchhcc]

Capefear, if you don't have a pressure filter in-line somewhere in your system, you can use the head restriction chart for each pump type to determine your needs. It doesn't make sense to get a pump that you will have to valve down a lot. How big are your drains? A Dart may be too big by itself, much less a Hammerhead.