High Flow Submersible Pump Options

Werbo · #1 02-09-2009, 04:18 PM

Due to space restrictions I cannot add an external pump such as a Dart or AmpMaster.

What options are there out there for high flow submersible pumps that would compare to a the external Sequence Dart? Looking for something that is 2000-4000 gph to hook up to 2 sea swirls.

Please post your opinions, past experiences and pros & cons related to products.

Thanks, Tyler

Aquattro · #2 02-09-2009, 05:09 PM

Tyler, you'll probably need MAG pumps, like a 24. Although these do drop off quickly and add heat to the sump. Or maybe you need a 3ft sump instead

Aquattro · #3 02-09-2009, 05:10 PM

Or, if you mounted the external pump to the wall, that might give you room the required plumbing...

Werbo · #4 02-11-2009, 03:03 PM

Thanks Brad.
What about the higher flow Quiet One pumps?
Anyone have any experience with these?
Thanks.

Rbacchiega · #5 02-11-2009, 04:58 PM

I've used everything from a quiet one 4000HH (high head) up to the 6000. Good pumps, and if your using them in a cabinet setup the noise isn't too bad. I power down my return pump when I'm feeding either the fish or corals and it starts back up with no problem

Delphinus · #6 02-11-2009, 05:01 PM

Think they are supposed to be OK, but I haven't used one myself. Other options that come to mind are Ocean Runner pumps, and the Rio Hyperflow line (I run a 32HF on my sump and it must be something like 1500gph at 6' head, at 0' it's actually 2000gph).

Werbo · #7 02-12-2009, 08:36 PM

Thanks for the input. Heard that Quiet One pumps were reliable from a few people.
Anybody jumped with both feet and bought a Red Dragon II? Just how much are they Red Dragon II pumps? Thanks, Tyler