Help me choose a return pump!

[ianryd]

In efforts to maintain stability I've decided to add a 10 gallon, 3 chamber refugium sump to my 20 gallon nem tank. I will be using an overflow box rated at 200gph. My head height is about 40". I'm looking at these return pumps-Sicce Syncra 1.0 and Eheim Compaction 1000. Another option is the Current USA 6009, (I have the loop system for my powerhead) but the minimum gph is 210. I suppose I could run a T back to the sump inlet for an overpowered pump. I'd like to keep it under $100. If there are any other pumps anyone would recommend let me know thanks!

 

[Haddonisreef]

Sicce is a great pump I’d go w the 2.0 if I was you.

 

[ianryd]

Sicce is a great pump I’d go w the 2.0 if I was you.

So that pump has a max flow of 568, should I be looking at pumps in this flow range instead? Is it better to have more flow than needed and just run a T with a valve back to the sump inlet?

 

[Haddonisreef]

So that pump has a max flow of 568, should I be looking at pumps in this flow range instead? Is it better to have more flow than needed and just run a T with a valve back to the sump inlet?

If it’s too much then ya runs t to split the flow. I have one running in my frag tank and it’s only 15 gallons.

 

[ianryd]

If it’s too much then ya runs t to split the flow. I have one running in my frag tank and it’s only 15 gallons.

Awesome thanks for the advice!

 

[SynDen]

Sicces have a dial on the pump that you can use to turn down the flow if its to much

 

[Dr.DiSilicate]

I’ve run a sicce for just over a year. Very very quiet and has been reliable... at least for a year. Impeller looked perfect when I took it apart to clean.


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[ianryd]

I ended up going with the Hydor Seltz D 500. Nice little pump so far. Has a slight audible hum, but not too loud. Im running it at 60% and its keeping up just right.

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