Overflow vs Return Pump.

[Secondgen]

Hello all, have a quick question about the return pump I just ordered. I recently bought an overflow from Joel that he said would flow around 500 to 600 gph, so for a return pump I ordered the Quiet One 2200 which flows 581 gph at zero head. This should work right? Does anyone forsee any problems with my pump selection, or have I made a good decision? Thanks again.

[Viggen]

shouldn't be a problem because your pump willl probably flow less then 500 gph at 4-5ft head.  Even if it ran the full 581 or whatever it is, you would still be fine

[verper]

Should be alright although it might be a little weak if you are wanting more return than about 300 gallons.  With a 5' head pressure alone (estimate from sump up to top of the tank) you loose about 200-250 gallons with that pump.  Every elbow adds to the head pressure loss.  See here and click on more info for head pressure loss curve:

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/Product/Prod_Display.cfm?pcatid=9849&N=2004+113041

A 3000 or 4000 might be a better choice if your wanting 5-600 gph.  You can add a ball valve after the pump to restrict the flow back to the tank if the overflow can't handle it.

[ohioreef]

Another thing to consider, just because they state the overflow can handle 5-600gph doesn't mean it will! I was told mine would handle that much but anything over about 400gph and it can't keep up.

[Secondgen]

So I should be ok then? I bought the pump from Pet Solutions out of Beavercreek they are having a sale right now at $24.99 down from $39.99. I thought that was a pretty good deal. Even if it is a little weak this means I will have more exposure to the fuge which is not a bad thing right? I have read article about people overrunning with to much flow making their sumps/fuges less effective.

[verper]

Yep

[Secondgen]

Great 

[Viggen]

is pet solutions still mail order only?

or do they allow you to stop by & pick it up?

[Secondgen]

As far as I know they are still mail order only.

[Simpte]

They are still ship only.  If you didn't know they are Jacks Aquarium's Outlet.  You can order from a local store to skip shipping if you like.

[verper]

But I don't think you get the online price going to the store. Usually it's 2-3x the price in the store vs online.

[Secondgen]

The online prices are way better, and the shipping is quick. I ordered this pump Tuesday at around 3:30am, and received it today. Thats pretty fast.