Waterbox Marine X 60.2 Build

[Savage Henry]

Hi all,

I’ve been into saltwater aquaria for about 13 years now and about to set up a new aquarium. I am hoping to set up a journal for this build.

At this point, I am looking at a return pump for the sump. I am looking at the Aqua Medic DC Runner pumps as I was told they are quiet.

Just wondering what size I should get?

I expect the actual volume of water is going to be about 150 litres. I was told it’s good to have around a 4 times turn over as the skimmer needs to do its thing and any higher turnover is a waste.

The head height is 1.4 metres.

So, I was thinking the 1.3 size pump would do the job as it does 1200 litres/hour.

Any opinions on the brand or output?

Cheers,
Glenn

 

[revhtree]

Welcome to your new home for saltwater reef aquarium resources and fun! Welcome to the family!

 

[Gman83]

Welcome! I don't have a response to your pump question, but someone should be able to help you out.

 

[kvansloo]

Hello, and Welcome

 

[1112-425XL]

 

[gnarlydudecory]

Welcome

 

[Shnetts]

welcome to R2R!!

 

[DDenny]

 

[CO2TLEY]

 

[shakacuz]

welcome aboard the r2r board. hello from PA!

 

[vetteguy53081]

 

[ChrisfromBrick]

Hi all,

I’ve been into saltwater aquaria for about 13 years now and about to set up a new aquarium. I am hoping to set up a journal for this build.

At this point, I am looking at a return pump for the sump. I am looking at the Aqua Medic DC Runner pumps as I was told they are quiet.

Just wondering what size I should get?

I expect the actual volume of water is going to be about 150 litres. I was told it’s good to have around a 4 times turn over as the skimmer needs to do its thing and any higher turnover is a waste.

The head height is 1.4 metres.

So, I was thinking the 1.3 size pump would do the job as it does 1200 litres/hour.

Any opinions on the brand or output?

Cheers,
Glenn

Sicce Syncra brand DC return pumps are highly regarded. I love mine. The app is always working and an ancillary benefit is that it monitors water temp as well. Check them out to see what size matches your tank size. I would go on the higher end so that you can keep the pump running at around 70-80%.

 

[WalkerLovesTheOcean]

Welcome to Reef2reef, Glenn! Sorry, I can't help you with your question.

 

[zheka757]

Welcome to R2R!

 

[Brisk]

Welcome!

 

[Ocean_Queenie]

Hello & Welcome Glenn!

 

[danimal1211]

 

[tharbin]

Welcome to R2R! AquaMedic pumps are hard to get in the US so I don't have direct knowledge of them. I do know that several people installed the 1.3 in Waterbox Peninsula 15s and they liked them. They were very quiet but I believe that they were also a little too powerful for the small 15-gallon Waterbox. Since it is a DC pump I would actually suggest the 2.3 for the extra overhead it will provide. This should also have enough extra head to easily power a random flow generator as well. DC pumps tend to run best at below 100%. I also prefer 4-5 times turnover for my return.

 

[Jimbhoy13]

Welcome to R2R Glenn. Waterbox are great tanks. Sicce are good pumps.

 

[Savage Henry]

Thanks everyone.