Looking for advice from basement sump experts

Danieldv6

Danieldv6

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Hey guys am working on set up my new 75RR but this time am planning on a basement sump...it will be just below the tank,I will say 10 feet down at the most..now ..what size pump will I need ..I was thinking a Jecod (jebao).also what size tank or sump..please give me an idea..any advice will be wellcome as this is the first time I will do basement sump(the wife gave permit to drill my floor..lol.)thanks in advice for any comment or sugestion.
DANIEL'S 75 REEF WITH BASEMENT SUMP COMING SOON.
 
Skip the Jecod, they aren't pressure rated and have an extreme fall off with any sort of real head pressure. 10' is going to make almost any DC pump useless with the exception of the Abyzz, Red Dragon, and to a lesser extent the Vectra (people have been reporting low flow with the Vectra on basement sump setups). Honestly, get yourself a nice Iwaki or Blueline pump and never worry about your return pump again.
 
+1 on the blueline, they are really good with head pressure and pretty quiet. As far as a sump my suggestion to you, is as big as you want the bigger the better. Good luck!
 
Get a mag 18 or higher. They aren't that expensive and are bullet proof. I just replaced mine in my basement sump and I think I paid $140. Go with as large of a sump as you can. I have a 40b and it's to me seems to be perfect size for what I need.
 
I actually run a Vectra L1 on a basement sump. I have it set on the Forth light from the top so it still has a way to go. Its pumping through a manifold in the basement which feeds a fuge and 2 reactors, so I'm not sure what the other low flow reports are about, but I'm more than pleased.

Run the largest sump you can. I have a 150g sump and 20g fuge running an 80g upstairs if that means anything.
 
I'll also add the reeflo dart or super dart to the list of pumps. Effecient and workhorse pumps. Just keep a spare seal set on hand to be able to replace during normal maintenance if needed.
 
2 65g horse troughs from farm and fleet plumbed together makes a hell of a basement sump. Get the biggest pump you would ever need.
 
Usually on a return pump you have a adjustment valve that you add on. I just added an inline valve coming off of the pump. Don't go with a ball valve though. That's a killer deal for the mag18. I think I almost bought it from him but I needed a pump delivered to my house cause I travel a lot.
 
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I have a 250 upstairs, my sump is a 100 gal. rubbermaid plus a fuge
I use a blueline with an Iwakii as a backup.
The tanks on the right are DI water in the top tank, premixed saltwater in the bottom tank.
Its all gravity fed (no pumps)
I have a drain line that runs to my sump pit from the sump.
I can do a complete 80 gallon water change in 15 minutes.
No buckets
 
Is a strong pump I bought it for the same thing you want to do.You can buy a valve for around $5 to adjust the flow,like I did...


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What ever pump you end up with, buy a second and put it on a shelf for backup.
Spaflex instead of hard PVC
Check valves, with backups on a shelf.
Valves on the both ends of the runs
Plumb in a T for future possible needs (UV, reactors, etc).
Consider electrical work in advance (circuits, lights, battery back up, etc).
Consider ventilation - both moisture and C02 can be "challenges".
Mixing station & laundry sink as nearby as possible

There's probably more, but that's off the top of my head :)
 
Ignore my mess, i just added a QT for a fish im' planning on in the future. Wires and stuff everywhere lol. And my sump is overfull because it was feeding time and everything was off.


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Thanks guys for all the info and the pics..I will keep reading this thread while I work on the proyect..definelly am in good hands with you all..thanks everyone.
 
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