What pump would you buy? 260G Reef

My pump just burned up!

It was a little giant 3000 RPM?

What brand / size pump would you get?

I have 2 built in overflows. I have no idea what the flow rate is for them
They are approx 6"X6" in the corners.

Thanks

 

Reeflo Dart. Burns 150 watts , pushes 3600 GPH and silent.

 

Thanks for the inputK+

 

Yes, but how much money does it 'burn' and 'push' out of your wallet is what i want to know ;D

 

I will trade a Reeflo Dart, same as the one here Reeflo Dart 3600 gph Pump - $309.95 : TB Aquatics - Top Quality Aquarium Products, Aquarium & Drinking Water Filtration, Amazing Service! + throw in cash for an MP40w. Replacing my closed loop.

 

How much head loss does the return pump have to contend with? I don't think you generally need to push more than 5x to 10x max of the display tank volume through the sump every hour so I would personally look for a pump that can do about 1300-1500gph after the head loss. I've always gotten my pumps from bulkreefsupply or premiumaquatics, or an LFS.

 

the Rio HF are sweet but a little small for what you need

 

I'm going to agree with the Dart. I have had one for 6 months. Silent, low wattage and doen't add much heat. Doesn't contend well with high head pressures but if that's not a problem will push volumes of water. You can dial it to your needs with a gate valve.- Paul

 

A lot less than the two noisy pumps I had before and burns half the electricity. I paid $280 for mine.... less than the several pumps I could have to do the same job.

I have one pump running almost everything and it could run more If I want it too.

 

Do you have something running it for now? I have a 1000gph pump that I don't use because it's too noisy. I could bring it over for you to use until you can get a new pump if you need.