What pump?

torombolo · 05-18-2006, 05:32 PM

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** · 05-18-2006, 08:58 PM

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 · 05-19-2006, 08:21 AM

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** · 05-19-2006, 09:41 AM

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 · 05-19-2006, 10:25 AM

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

**Poseidon** · 05-19-2006, 01:17 PM

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.

05-18-2006, 05:32 PM	#1
torombolo Just Moved In Join Date: May 2006 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 6	What pump? 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..

05-18-2006, 08:58 PM	#2
Poseidon Moderator Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Swartz Creek, MI Posts: 6,181	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. __________________ Need a Photographer? Just say NO to CRABS Mike

05-19-2006, 09:41 AM	#4
Poseidon Moderator Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Swartz Creek, MI Posts: 6,181	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! __________________ Need a Photographer? Just say NO to CRABS Mike

05-19-2006, 01:17 PM	#6
Poseidon Moderator Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Swartz Creek, MI Posts: 6,181	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. __________________ Need a Photographer? Just say NO to CRABS Mike

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05-19-2006, 08:21 AM	#3
torombolo Just Moved In Join Date: May 2006 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 6	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

05-19-2006, 10:25 AM	#5
torombolo Just Moved In Join Date: May 2006 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 6	I just went with the Mag 12 for now. Let me know what you think.

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