What kind of pump should I get?

Discussion in 'Filters, Pumps, etc..' started by Chance, Jun 18, 2012.

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  1. Chance

    Chance Bubble Tip Anemone

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    I'm in desperate need of some more water movement in my 20g DT. The pump in it us under 130gph and I have no surface movement (protein build up is an issue). I need ideas, I'm still a noobie here. I'd like to know the following
    -pump cost
    -GPH
    -Noise
    -anything relatively useful
     
    Chance, Jun 18, 2012
    Chance, Jun 18, 2012
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  2. leichr0220

    leichr0220 Astrea Snail

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    Hi Chance are you running a sump? Are you looking for wavemakers?
     
    leichr0220, Jun 18, 2012
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  3. jonjonwells

    jonjonwells Great Blue Whale

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    Koralia Nano. 240GPH, nice wide flow.

    Not much beats the price and performance of the Koralias.
     
    jonjonwells, Jun 18, 2012
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  4. Chance

    Chance Bubble Tip Anemone

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    No sump, and Not in particular.
     
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  5. cfcheong

    cfcheong Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    I am using two 160GPH in my 20G DT (plus 10G sump).
     
    cfcheong, Jun 18, 2012
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  6. leichr0220

    leichr0220 Astrea Snail

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    I agree with JonJon, or if you have expendable income...ecotech MP10
     
    leichr0220, Jun 19, 2012
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