What pump?

[torombolo]

Hello!!!
I'm about to place an order for my 90 gallon, I was considering a Gen-X (PCX-40), I have a Lifereef prefilter box with 1" tubing to my 18 gall sump. Would this be too big for my set up?(Overkill) I will ad a 10 gall Fuge and a Coralife SuperSkimmer 220g also.

Thanks in advance for the help..

[Poseidon]

A single 1" drain can move about 600GPH max, how many GPH is that pump, at the height of your tank?

As for the Corallife skimmer, I like them, BUT the ones I have been tinkering with lately seem pretty sensitive. If they are not tuned "just right" you get a nothing, or a MESS! Also the pumps are pretty bulky, and have to be less then 3" deep in the water. I guess that doesn't matter much if it is in sump, but if you are hanging from the display, it is unsightly to say the least.

[torombolo]

The pump is rated at PCX-401190GPH22 ft3/4" MPT110WMy tank is at 4' and I need to consider thea addition of a chiller in about a month. Should I consider a MAG 12 or 18 instead??

Thanks

[Poseidon]

THe MAG pumps would be easier since they can be run internal. If you do the 12 or the GenX pump, you could T them off and use a couple ball valves and run your return and chiller no problem!

[torombolo]

I just went with the Mag 12 for now. Let me know what you think.

[Poseidon]

I LOVE MAG pumps! I own 2 MAG 12's, and a MAG5. Just get a good T, and some ball valves and you will be all set.