WTB - Return Pump

byee · #1 11-03-2013, 01:26 AM

I just picked up a Mag 5 from JL for $68. They have a special on them.....15% off.

My head height is just under 4' with a 25g sump.

I'm hoping turning over the tank 7x is adequate opposed to using a Mag 7 with a turn over rate if 10x.

Good luck!

MoreDakka · #2 11-03-2013, 04:03 AM

Hey awesome. I think I'll get the Mag7 from there :-D Yay!

MoreDakka · #3 11-03-2013, 05:07 AM

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Originally Posted by byee

I just picked up a Mag 5 from JL for $68. They have a special on them.....15% off.

My head height is just under 4' with a 25g sump.

I'm hoping turning over the tank 7x is adequate opposed to using a Mag 7 with a turn over rate if 10x.

Good luck!

You could always put a valve on it and tone it down too with a more powerful pump. This way it gives you the option to throttle it up if needed.

MoreDakka · #4 12-06-2013, 06:27 AM

omg....the mag 7 is soo loud! Going to see about selling this one and getting a quietone 4000...

intarsiabox · #5 12-07-2013, 05:33 AM

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Originally Posted by MoreDakka

omg....the mag 7 is soo loud! Going to see about selling this one and getting a quietone 4000...

Just put a piece of foam rubber under it. I ran a mag9.5 for 5 years and it was silent with a pad under it, other wise the vibration goes through the glass bottom of the sump and can be loud. I had mine throttled down (discharge side only) for the five years with no issues, the new owner has no problems with it either. With a larger pump you can also tee off of the discharge and use the extra flow to run reactors or divert flow to a refugium, etc.

darkreef · #6 12-07-2013, 07:20 AM

If you want to valve off a mag put a tee fitting on your return with a ball valve and open it up letting the excess flow go into your sump

no back pressure needed . Making a controlled leak . Keep it underwater by the pump for no noise