Pumps

[jslaney]

No one seems to be posting so I think now would be a good time to ask a pump question.

Then maybe I can act like a jerk when people try and help me and I will get some free corals. (Someone had to say it)

Onto the question but first I want you all to know that I have completed all available reading on pumps in the canreef library and a little extra on the side.

My system is a 72 gal bow front corner drilled and I am hoping to set up more of a lagoon type tank then full blown reef.

I understand for reefs you need a circulation of about ten times you tank volume not necessarily all provided by your return pump.

I am thinking that for a lagoon I should be ok with a 5 time tank volume return.

I am considering the quite one 3000 or Mag drive 700 for my external return pump. Noise is my biggest concern as I live in a teeny condo and the tank is right by the computer.

Finally the questions...

1. Any comments on personal experience with these pumps?

2. Does my flow rate seem reasonable?

3. How do I make it so my overflow does not sound like a continuous flushing toilet?

4. Should I stop being cheap and just go for the Iwaki and if so is it really $150 better then the others.

Thanks for any answers, Mods feel free to kick this post off the air.

Jon