235gal tank with 180gal sump - The build is on

[cilyjr]

Look into the Sicce ADV 10.0 (AC) or Sicce SDC 9.0 (DC)

I've seen people talk about using these. Might be an ok option

Other than these it's probably a royal exclusive if you love spending money.

 

[mch1984]

Yeah the Iwaki is more than sufficient but here is what I was debating in my mind.

DC advantages

• Less electrical consumption
• Soft start
• Feed modes - maintains very minimal flow
• Available flow modes
• Less heat from pump

DC disadvantages:

• More maintenance required.
• Not suitable for high head - but is this pertinent in this scenario

Iwaki advantages:

• Proven reliability
• Head pressure is a non-issue
• Limited maintenance required

Disadvantage: the opposite of DC pumps advantages

The maintenance isn't that bad for DC in my experience. A couple of time a year you tear it apart and clean it and it's good to go. The other downside of the DC, is that you can easily overcome the head pressure but you will have to oversize the pump and it will cost you more than the AC. The varios for example (brand I use), the price jump from the varios 8 to the 10 is $500. The 8 gives sufficient flow but with a max head of 18 feet. The 10 bumps the head pressure to 29 feet. However, the fact that it's adjustable, quiet and power efficient makes them very nice to use.

 

[Ironwill723]

Reef Octopus Varios 10 would be another to look into.

 

[danreef55]

Reef Octopus Varios 10 would be another to look into.

It looks like it would definitely do the job. It is 1K cost and 2-year warranty. Iwaki is $550 also 2-year warranty. Tough call

 

[Ironwill723]

It looks like it would definitely do the job. It is 1K cost and 2-year warranty. Iwaki is $550 also 2-year warranty. Tough call

Depends on how much you pay for electricity. Iwaki or Panworld will last forever. DC pumps are not usually as reliable.

 

[dwhanc00]

I know you are looking to get 10x turnover. From what I have read, that is not an absolute necessity if you got other flow inside the tank. Also might want to consider the flow rate if you are using a roller matt vs filter socks. They can be limiting. My current tank maybe gets 5-6x turnover (140 gallons) but I have 4 mp40's in my tank.

 

[danreef55]

I know you are looking to get 10x turnover. From what I have read, that is not an absolute necessity if you got other flow inside the tank. Also might want to consider the flow rate if you are using a roller matt vs filter socks. They can be limiting. My current tank maybe gets 5-6x turnover (140 gallons) but I have 4 mp40's in my tank.

I ended up ordering two Red Dragon ECO 5 DC pumps.

 

[danreef55]

I bought this fleece roller Smart roller L Filter Roller- Reef Factory here are the specs

Substituting Red Dragon pumps will allow me to run 100% of the drain lines through the roller.

 

[Fishy Guy]

I just wish you would have thought through this a little more thoroughly before you started ha. In all seriousness this is a great build and I’m excited to see it come together. Love your scape!

 

[danreef55]

I just wish you would have thought through this a little more thoroughly before you started ha. In all seriousness this is a great build and I’m excited to see it come together. Love your scape!

Thanks so much for your kind words. It is still keeping my mind occupied while I wait for tank and sump. I have been purchasing what I need as it goes on sale. I will finish the final touches on the sump stand tomorrow. I appreciate you following along. It is part of the fun

 

[danreef55]

Just purchased this skimmer RK2 X Flo 6-3.5 Protein Skimmer & a Vectra M2 2000gph pump to drive it