Need Help with pump selection

[coldwaterreefer]

I need a new or used pump that will push more flow than i got now from my basement. Figure 20 feet of head. thanks for the Help.

brett

[wolmutt]

how much flow do you have right now?

[mtfatwork]

he has a t4

[mtfatwork]

Sequence Marlin will give you about 1620gph at 220w.
Iwaki 100 will give you about 1500gph cant find a wattage chart but it is substantially more watts. Probably about 100.

[mtfatwork]

oh yeah, and the panworld 250 and the biggest blueline pump are essentially the same pump as the iwaki listed. Why do you want more flow from your return?

[coldwaterreefer]

to get the powerheads out of the tank and help with some of the algea problems.

[mattb]

What are your nutrient levels (if you're having algae issues)?

[coldwaterreefer]

flow is just one of the isses that i'm fighting plan to add ref and new sump will start kalk shortly too.

[mattb]

My bad...How big of a tank?

[coldwaterreefer]

My bad...How big of a tank? np just been fighting a small algea bloom 120 galloon

brett :)

[sea monkey]

for the sake of argument, wouldn't it be cheaper and easier to purchase some attractive small power heads like a tunze nanos ? not to mention substantially more flow.

[David Grigor]

For me it's really hard to justify running a large pump for circulation especially since your having to pump that kind of distance. The wattage just to run one will be pretty substantial.

If you want more flow, I think there are better methods than upgrading the return pump itself.

[coldwaterreefer]

i'm looking in to two nano's any suggestion 0ne or two in a 120 softie.

[Troy]

I have an Iwaki 100 for sale, but it needs special wiring. Let me know if you are interested.

[morty]

also I have an Iwaki 70 for sale. No special wiring, just needs a plug installed. It's basically brand new.