Best pump for the job??

[AquaticFinatic]

Hey Guys I have been doing some reading on rtn pumps and am a little confused as what one to get. I know its been discused before but just wondering if views have changed since. I will be having my sump in the basement and have to rtn the water between 9-12ft from basement straight up. Im not looking for tons of flow as I have mp40s for that but want something thats good,reliable and cheap to run. Tank size will be around the 200 gal mark I hope. Thanks in advance for the replies..

[whatcaneyedo]

I don't think you're going to get high pressure and low wattage. That simply does not exist to my knowledge. But an Iwaki or Panworld would do the job for you.

[RuGlu6]

In terms of reliability, low watts and quietness Eheim is the best, but with that much head you will need a heavy duty external pump like Iwaki. And it will suck some hydro juice that's for sure.

[Funky_Fish14]

+ 1 for both above posts....

Or a "Mak4" pump... added to the list above. All are very similar and equivalent.

Cheers,

Chris

[marks69]

i'm running the reeflo hammerhead hybrid and love it. tons of flow to run reactors and your return, reasonable watts and pretty quiet. plus they last a long time and the service is great

[AquaticFinatic]

Are any of these pumps internal? Thanks