Return pump for 34 gallon. Mag 7?

[yesjenks]

Hello all,

I have a aquaeuro USA 34 gallon tank. This tank has 2 return's, both on the left side of the tank. I've been running (what came with the tank) 2 maxijet 1200's. One for each return. Additionally I'm running a pump for my p04 reactor and a pump for my skimmer.

I want to replace the all the pumps with one stronger pump. Would a mag 7 be too strong to run as both returns, skimmer and p04 reactor?

 

[kenconnect]

I would go with ehiem 1260 less heat than a mag 7

 

[ReefMonkey13]

Definitely eheim 1260 over the mag7. But that may be too much for your set up.

are you going to manifold (split the plumbing) to reactors and such?

I had the 1260 on a 50 Gallon set up with a 1" drain line and I had to dial down the pump so that it doesn't over flow. I had about 5-6 feet of head too.

 

[yesjenks]

I think it may be too big for the "return" compartment. I'll measure when I get home.

Do you think it'll be enough/ too much flow?

 

[yesjenks]

Definitely eheim 1260 over the mag7. But that may be too much for your set up.

are you going to manifold (split the plumbing) to reactors and such?

I had the 1260 on a 50 Gallon set up with a 1" drain line and I had to dial down the pump so that it doesn't over flow. I had about 5-6 feet of head too.

Yes, I intend on creating a manifold to the reactor and skimmer.

Wow, does the pump come with a dial down setting? I was going to (try) to create a ball valve to each out to prevent flooding.

I just don't want to buy a pump only to restrict it.

 

[ReefMonkey13]

No it does not have dial down setting. I put a ball valve on it and had it opened about 60-70%

 

[yesjenks]

Ok, thanks!!

In addition ball valve's at each out, should I add one directly off the pump?

 

[ReefMonkey13]

Personally if the space permits I would. Just easier when you are doing maintenance. One valve to open and close.

 

[yesjenks]

Ok, thanks for your help!!