Sump Filter in basement...pump question

[SPACEMAKER]

Only $20 for a pump?!?!?! Holy $%^&!!!!

What is the catch?

 

[Rallysman]

The $20 pump is way too small lol....you'll need one of the bigger ones for your setup.

 

[SPACEMAKER]

:duh:

I saw the 1200 on the grid and thought it was that gph.


I guess I would have to choose between the 4000 and 6000.

Which one would be best for 135g?

 

[Rallysman]

For all of my tanks with wet/dry filters, I size the pump to turn the water over 3 times per hour. You have to take into flow loss due to bends and head pressure. Their charts will tell you how much they flow at what height.

 

[SPACEMAKER]

Believe it or not, I went downstairs and started looking around at what the previous owner had and I noticed a pump alread mounted to the wall and outfitted with hoses. It was behind some stuff. Now all I need is tubing and I should be good to go!

Woo Hoo!