Need advice on a solid, energy efficient return pump for our little build..

[bvysochin]

Hi. Just thought I'd make a new thread for ease. The plan is to pick up our new tanks tomorrow for our build (http://www.socalireefs.com/forums/showthread.php?77372-Just-a-little-grow-out-system-build-open-to-advice-and-suggestions). I need to start ordering plumbing supplies and return pumps.

What's a good solid, energy efficient, external pump? I'd like something that's readily available on the shelf at marinedepot or bulkreef, or somewhere else.. Something that I don't have to special order parts from Europe. I'll need 4 of them, and an extra, to have on-hand.

Pump 1 will run 3x 90 gallon tanks, 9' head, 6' head, 3' head
Pump 2 will run 3x 110 gallon tanks, 9' head, 6' head, 3' head
Pump 3 will run 3x 125 gallon tanks, 9' head, 6' head, 3' head
Pump 4 will run 3x 205 gallon tanks, 9' head, 6' head, 3' head

The tanks are all right above each other, so not 100% sure how to calculate head psi on that.

Don't care about noise too much. Need good reliability, availability of parts, and power consumption. Would like to use the same model pump for all systems.

I'm leaning towards Reeflo but don't have much experience with the different models. Pool pump? Help?

Here's what the stands currently look like..

 

[Tangwich]

Abyzz pumps might be what you're looking for.

 

[solitude127]

What about iwaki pumps? I know they're not the most efficient but definitely tried and trued.

 

[joseserrano]

Abyzz pumps might be what you're looking for.

That was going to be my suggestion. 10 year warranty as well. Its what Steve Garrett is using, and he is all about energy efficient.

 

[bvysochin]

Dang.. tempting guys.. but have you seen the price difference? Unless I'm not seeing something correctly.. $1800-$2400 for an Abyzz pump vs. $300-400 for a Reeflo.. and I need 5 of them.. Unless they use like 1/4 of the energy, I'm guessing it'll be years and years before I ever make up the difference in power savings vs. purchase price..

The iwaki seems more designed for high head psi, and I think is somewhat of an energy hog..