In-Cabinet Pump Suggestions

[newbie20]

I've seen several setups now that run multiple accessories off of the return pump and would like to do the same thing, but not sure it's practical/possible without having the pump in a separate room. My main concern is the noise level produced by the pumps with the power to do what I'd like.

I have a 6ft long 150g tank, and I'm currently running three reactors each running their own small pumps. I'd like to run those reactors, and a UV off of a return pump. I'm thinking I'll need 750gph for the return, 950gph for my biopellet reactor, 50gph for my denitrate reactor, 50gph for my carbon reactor, and 100gph for my UV. That doesn't include head loss, so I'm thinking I'll need a pump with at least 3000gph.

Is it possible to have a pump with that output that is quiet enough to run in the cabinet under the DT?

Thanks,
Brian

 

[nickg]

Go QuietOne or Eheim in my opinion, for internal. Reeflow hybrid for external...

Just my $.02

 

[super]

I'm using a Reeflow Snapper/Dart under my 180, running Biopellet, UV and return.

 

[porpoiseaquatics]

Reeflo pumps are very quiet. If noise is the real issue/concern...go with a DC pump as they make almost no noise at all and can deliver the gph you're looking for. Jabeo makes DC pumps...you're looking for a DC12000 in that case.

 

[newbie20]

Super;915751 wrote: I'm using a Reeflow Snapper/Dart under my 180, running Biopellet, UV and return.

Thanks! That's almost exactly what I'm looking to do, and that's the pump I initially had in mind.

Looks like you're right around the corner from me. If you wouldn't mind me stopping by sometime to hear it in person, PM me your address and when you're available. Nothing beats hearing/seeing it first hand. Plus, it's always good to meet fellow hobbyists in the area.

Brian

Edit:

porpoiseaquatics;915758 wrote: Reeflo pumps are very quiet. If noise is the real issue/concern...go with a DC pump as they make almost no noise at all and can deliver the gph you're looking for. Jabeo makes DC pumps...you're looking for a DC12000 in that case.

Thanks! I've been seeing that name (Jabeo) more often lately, but know little about them. From a quick on-line search, they look very economical and the reviews seem favorable. I'll definitely add your recommendation to my short list unless someone chimes in with a bad experience.

Brian

 

[sewer urchin]

Thank you for posting this, I was just about to ask the same question.
I'm in the process of doing a 40 gallon holding/frag system and have been pondering the same thought and I don't know which would be better. I'm thinking of going with two pumps, one for the return and the other plumbed with a manifold for everything else. My thinking is that I turn off the return during feeding, if I do that with only one pump all the reactors and protein skimmer will have to prime themselves every time.

 

[newbie20]

Sewer Urchin;915803 wrote: Thank you for posting this, I was just about to ask the same question.
I'm in the process of doing a 40 gallon holding/frag system and have been pondering the same thought and I don't know which would be better. I'm thinking of going with two pumps, one for the return and the other plumbed with a manifold for everything else. My thinking is that I turn off the return during feeding, if I do that with only one pump all the reactors and protein skimmer will have to prime themselves every time.

Good point. I turn off my return when doing water changes, so now you've got me re-thinking things a bit.

 

[porpoiseaquatics]

Why would reactors have to prime themselves? They will still be holding all the water. There's nothing to prime. Same for the skimmer...it has it's own pump...the only thing you have to watch out for there is if you don't program the skimmer pump to shut off at the same time, you will have a rise in the sump which will cause the skimmer to overflow.

 

[nickg]

All you would have to do is cut off the return valve, and leave all others running. No need to cut off the pump...

Or is this to easy? Not being smart, just curious.

 

[newbie20]

That's exactly the thought I had. I found that the Jebao pump has an adjustable flow rate, so I could dial it back and cut off the return only. That way, the flow doesn't get too out of whack with the reactors, etc. Plus, it's only temporary, so probably not a huge deal either way.

Jeff, I've found conflicting info about the Jebao DC pumps regarding in vs. out of sump configuration. Most sources say either is fine, but another appeared to have a copy of some company material that said never to run it out of water. Can you speak to this? their website wasn't helpful in this regard.

Also, based on your experience (didn't you recently organize a group buy?), is Fishstreet the best place to buy one off units?

 

[ringo®]

You can do either. I think the mixup was in the translation of the manual.