Closed Loop: Reeflo Hammerhead Hybrid Pump or the Reeflo Dart/Snapper Hybrid?

[mlreef]

Closed loop question...

Should I go with the Reeflo Hammerhead Hybrid Pump or the Reeflo Dart/Snapper Hybrid?

I have a 2" drain basket and 2 x 1.5" returns... Hope this helps.

Any pros or cons to either one of these pumps? I'm looking for something with enough power and yet quiet.

Thanks

 

[gig]

I'd go hammerhead, I have a regular dart now and its slightly over powered for my 180. Reeflos are great quiet pumps

 

[mlreef]

I'd go hammerhead, I have a regular dart now and its slightly over powered for my 180. Reeflos are great quiet pumps

You don't think that it might be a little bit much for 2x 1.5" returns? I can always add another 2 closed loop returns so then it would have 4 x 1.5" returns and a 2" basket...

 

[mlreef]

Bump. I need some suggestions pretty soon!

 

[gig]

Yeah, but the reeflo's are smart pumps, so you can put a valve after the output and turn them down, so not only can you reduce the flow, they draw less power.

 

[kurens]

i got reeflo dart on my 100g,very quiet pump but hot as hell,cant touch it for longer than few sec.

 

[BADGUS]

With 2 intakes you should do 4 outputs and run it full blast.I would use the snapper.

 

[mlreef]

With 2 intakes you should do 4 outputs and run it full blast.I would use the snapper.

Gus, currently I have 1 intake and 2 out puts, the intake is 2" while the returns are 1.5". would you still use the snapper?

I can also add another 2 returns for a total of (1) 2" intake and (4) 1.5" returns.

Let me know.

Thanks

 

[BADGUS]

I'm slightly confused,is the tank drilled for 2seperate 2'' intakes or 1single 2'' intake?
Also does it have 2 or 4 1.5'' ''returns''?

The best solution would be the bigger hammerhead pump with an O.M 4way and do the 4outputs.That would be insane flow.

 

[mlreef]

I'm slightly confused,is the tank drilled for 2seperate 2'' intakes or 1single 2'' intake?
Also does it have 2 or 4 1.5'' ''returns''?

The best solution would be the bigger hammerhead pump with an O.M 4way and do the 4outputs.That would be insane flow.

A single 2" intake and (2) 1.5" returns. I was planning on adding 2 additional returns both would be 1.5" as well for a total of 4.

Could an ocean motion handle that much water?

 

[mlreef]

I'm slightly confused,is the tank drilled for 2seperate 2'' intakes or 1single 2'' intake?
Also does it have 2 or 4 1.5'' ''returns''?

The best solution would be the bigger hammerhead pump with an O.M 4way and do the 4outputs.That would be insane flow.

I think they stopped making ocean motions!

 

[RedDevil.258]

Really I wonder why? I just found this RC on their monster tank build.

 

[BADGUS]

I called my buddy,he has 2 CL on his 1200g,sent you a PM.

 

[mlreef]

The only place that I can find on the web that still has some is http://www.vividaquariums.com/10Expand.asp?ProductCode=04-3912-10&SortBy=Price
from vivid aqauriums. All other websites that I have searched say that it has been discontinued. Even their own website http://www.oceansmotions.com/store/index.php?osCsid=fe624d39d4c3c1e38ba595e08c316aff

has not been updated since 2006 and is all messed up.

Any other ideas out there?

 

[gig]

maybe go dart for just getting water from the sump to the display, I prefer to use MP40's and such for water movement.

I need to check my setup, but just got home, I think mine is 2" intake and 1.5" outputs

 

[mlreef]

maybe go dart for just getting water from the sump to the display, I prefer to use MP40's and such for water movement.

I need to check my setup, but just got home, I think mine is 2" intake and 1.5" outputs

I'm using 2 MAG18's for the sump return. The reeflo pump would be used for the closed loop system. I think I'm going to end up going with the hammerhead, it gives me more options.

 

[gig]

aha, so the closed loop will be for water movement only, got it, good choice.