Strongest Submersible Pump

[Big_Als_London]

I know we have used the tetra pond pump to run our store protein skimmer for 4 years with no problem. Most pond pumps are still impeller driven so I can't see it being any different.

 

[Stevesault]

Look up fluval Sea pump 3700gals 400$ new my buddy has one for 300$ only 4 months old

 

[theyangman]

Won't work steve, it has a max head height of 11 feet:

It only does 3434 gph, not 3700.

http://www.fluvalaquatics.com/ca/product/14339-sp6-aquarium-sump-pump/#.VOdNeXzF8rA

 

[theyangman]

What about this idea:

cut out the corner flow box and use the holes that are already drilled into the bottom of the tank!

Since there are two holes in there, I could seal the "return" line hole with a bulkhead fitting very easily, and just have the pump gravity fed off the drain hole (with some sort of strainer of course) and just have the pump underneath the tank itself! Voilia, no need to drill anything! And the cornerflow box/cover could be re-sealed in later if I sell the tank down the road!

Any foreseeable issues?

 

[AdInfinitum]

That's exactly what I was going to post in the ad thread...lol

 

[theyangman]

These pumps are quite costly new.... Hmmm....

570 @ reefsupplies.ca after taxes (free shipping tho)

I need to find a cheaper option. lol