twolittlefishies pump.

FishNDip · 06/27/2017, 09:01 PM

As the title suggests, I would like a twolittlefishies pump for a 150 gfo reactor. (using gfo) So what's the cheapest yet efficient pump I can buy?

Also might put carbon in the future.

billdogg · 06/28/2017, 08:19 AM

I used a minijet 400 for almost 20 years on mine. I don't think they make them anymore, so I would suggest a maxijet 600 and a ball valve to control flow.

FishNDip · 06/28/2017, 12:37 PM

Do you mean this?

https://www.amazon.com/Marineland-ML...ds=maxijet+600

and this

https://www.amazon.com/Two-Little-Fi...YXXEZR1P94HAFC

or this?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/MARINELAND-M...93ixxSEmVCoAwQ

billdogg · 06/28/2017, 03:41 PM

Yes to #2, either one to 1 & 3. I'd go for #1 just to have a little reserve.

FishNDip · 06/28/2017, 04:48 PM

Do they connect to the tlf hoses? the maxijet 600 looks like a filter?

billdogg · 06/28/2017, 06:52 PM

You might need some vinyl tubing. If you put the tubing in boiling water it will fit over easily

FishNDip · 06/28/2017, 07:22 PM

So would the pump be to small or to large?

billdogg · 06/29/2017, 10:48 AM

yes. depends on what size tubing you get

Get the pump and take it with you to HD/Lowes. I prefer to get slightly smaller tubing so that after the boiling water trick and a cool down, it grips tightly. No clamps required

FishNDip · 06/29/2017, 02:40 PM

Lol thanks! I can use a clamp if I need it also!

billdogg · 06/29/2017, 07:04 PM

No metal clamps. They'll just rust in no time. A zip tie will work just as well and can't rust.

Hth

FishNDip · 06/29/2017, 08:05 PM

Got it Boss! Thanks for the help!

06/28/2017, 03:41 PM	#4
billdogg Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Grove City, Ohio Posts: 10,806	Yes to #2, either one to 1 & 3. I'd go for #1 just to have a little reserve. __________________ I'll try to be nice if you try to be smarter! I can't help that I grow older, but you can't make me grow up! Current Tank Info: 120 mixed reef with 40b sump, RO 150 skimmer, AI Sol Blue x 2, and a 60g Frag Tank with 100g rubbermaid sump. 2 x Kessil A360w lights, BM curve 5 skimmer

06/28/2017, 06:52 PM	#6
billdogg Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Grove City, Ohio Posts: 10,806	You might need some vinyl tubing. If you put the tubing in boiling water it will fit over easily __________________ I'll try to be nice if you try to be smarter! I can't help that I grow older, but you can't make me grow up! Current Tank Info: 120 mixed reef with 40b sump, RO 150 skimmer, AI Sol Blue x 2, and a 60g Frag Tank with 100g rubbermaid sump. 2 x Kessil A360w lights, BM curve 5 skimmer

06/29/2017, 10:48 AM	#8
billdogg Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Grove City, Ohio Posts: 10,806	yes. depends on what size tubing you get Get the pump and take it with you to HD/Lowes. I prefer to get slightly smaller tubing so that after the boiling water trick and a cool down, it grips tightly. No clamps required __________________ I'll try to be nice if you try to be smarter! I can't help that I grow older, but you can't make me grow up! Current Tank Info: 120 mixed reef with 40b sump, RO 150 skimmer, AI Sol Blue x 2, and a 60g Frag Tank with 100g rubbermaid sump. 2 x Kessil A360w lights, BM curve 5 skimmer

06/29/2017, 07:04 PM	#10
billdogg Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Grove City, Ohio Posts: 10,806	No metal clamps. They'll just rust in no time. A zip tie will work just as well and can't rust. Hth __________________ I'll try to be nice if you try to be smarter! I can't help that I grow older, but you can't make me grow up! Current Tank Info: 120 mixed reef with 40b sump, RO 150 skimmer, AI Sol Blue x 2, and a 60g Frag Tank with 100g rubbermaid sump. 2 x Kessil A360w lights, BM curve 5 skimmer

06/27/2017, 09:01 PM	#1
FishNDip Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Long Beach Posts: 337	twolittlefishies pump. As the title suggests, I would like a twolittlefishies pump for a 150 gfo reactor. (using gfo) So what's the cheapest yet efficient pump I can buy? Also might put carbon in the future.

06/28/2017, 08:19 AM	#2
billdogg Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Grove City, Ohio Posts: 10,806	I used a minijet 400 for almost 20 years on mine. I don't think they make them anymore, so I would suggest a maxijet 600 and a ball valve to control flow. __________________ I'll try to be nice if you try to be smarter! I can't help that I grow older, but you can't make me grow up! Current Tank Info: 120 mixed reef with 40b sump, RO 150 skimmer, AI Sol Blue x 2, and a 60g Frag Tank with 100g rubbermaid sump. 2 x Kessil A360w lights, BM curve 5 skimmer

06/28/2017, 12:37 PM	#3
FishNDip Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Long Beach Posts: 337	Do you mean this? https://www.amazon.com/Marineland-ML...ds=maxijet+600 and this https://www.amazon.com/Two-Little-Fi...YXXEZR1P94HAFC or this? http://www.ebay.com/itm/MARINELAND-M...93ixxSEmVCoAwQ

06/28/2017, 04:48 PM	#5
FishNDip Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Long Beach Posts: 337	Do they connect to the tlf hoses? the maxijet 600 looks like a filter?

06/28/2017, 07:22 PM	#7
FishNDip Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Long Beach Posts: 337	So would the pump be to small or to large?

06/29/2017, 02:40 PM	#9
FishNDip Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Long Beach Posts: 337	Lol thanks! I can use a clamp if I need it also!

06/29/2017, 08:05 PM	#11
FishNDip Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Long Beach Posts: 337	Got it Boss! Thanks for the help!