Return pumps

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I am looking at return pumps for my 210 gallon freshwater with a 60 gallon sump. I was thinking that I need around 2500 GPH of flow for a turnover rate of around 9 times an hour. Anyway, a little giant pump is around $200.00. I was looking on Amazon, and came across an idea that I thought may work. Has anyone thought of using a pump off of an Intex pool or similar? I can get a brand new one off Amazon for around $60.00. Would this work? Also, I could use the cartridge filter section of the pump for my mechanical filter media. What are your thoughts? Thanks, William

Link to pump I am looking at:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005QIYM6E/ref=twister_B012Y33HJQ?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
 
Look at efficiency ratings. What you might save initially could end up costing more in hydro down the road

I like the jebao pumps, adjustable flow rates and good prices. I have the jebao dcs (or dsc) 12000 for my 220. Works well
 
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I run two of the Jebao DCP (newest model) 8000's on my 220. At my head height (~50") I am pushing about 1600gph with the pumps a little less than 60%, which is about 35 watts each. You really can't beat that efficiency. You could easily go with two DCP 12000's and run them a bit lower on power to achieve your flow, and probably use less than 120 watts doing it.
 
Also, is pump noise something you're worried about? What kind of sump setup do you plan on running? Where is the tank going to be located?
 
I run a 75g sump on my 210, and my pump does 1400 gph. It works well enough to keep up with my Pleco, who creates %90 of the waste in my tank, so I don't see why you'd a 2500 gph pump for less water.
 
Nothing wrong with 2500gph you can always use a valve to reduce flow. You need to consider head pressure which will vary on every tank. The 2500 is with zero head pressure.

The pump in the link looks to be 1500gpg too. As mentioned above, may be loud to be in your home.
 
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I hear great things about the jaebo pumps but have not plugged mine in yet so no personal experience here. Another great option is Laguna pumps. I have multiple and they are a my favorite pumps for submersible use.
 
The Intex pump is external.
It could not be put "in" the sump, but out side on the floor, so after water enters the sump, you would need to drill the sump to put a hose that attaches to pump ( its filter) to send water back to the tank. (they talk about need for priming in the specs)
And Travis is probably dead on about the noise.Many of the external pumps (made for outdoor use) need to be strapped to a block or heavy object to reduce vibration noise.
That said, I have not tried the Intex, but if it were me, I'd want to see (and hear) one in the flesh to be sure.
I also use Laguuna submersible pumps (2000 gph and up range) and find them to be quiet, and "not" energy hogs, and inexpensive.
 
I'm currently using the laguna 2400 and I get about 1800gph @ 5' height.. I think my water splashing down are louder than the pump's vibration... I recently purchased the jebao dcp pump but haven't installed it yet.
 
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