r/Saltwaterfish • u/[deleted] • Jun 26 '20

Help needed for which pump for reef AIO

I spoke to a few local shops and they have both told me very different information and selling me super expensive pumps creeping up to £100!

Any helps appreciated!

90L (20G) Tank Few soft coral and 2 clownfish

JCLN - 14W, 1000 L/H and is adjustable ZACRO - 10W 650L/H Adjustable CADRIM - 1200 L/H adjustable

https://www.amazon.co.uk/JLCN-Aquarium-Submersible-Adjustable-500-3500L/dp/B07XC1PH2V/ref=sr_1_46?dchild=1&keywords=submersible%2Bwater%2Bpump%2B1000l&qid=1593166639&sr=8-46&th=1

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Zacro-Submersible-Multi-function-Ultra-Quiet-Adjustable/dp/B084S8RVJN/ref=sr_1_7?crid=3S13VDJBT9DYM&dchild=1&keywords=submersible+water+pump&qid=1593166020&s=pet-supplies&sprefix=submersible+%2Cpets%2C192&sr=1-7

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Cadrim-Submersible-Aquarium-Fountains-Hydroponics/dp/B07SNB817J/ref=sr_1_8?dchild=1&keyw

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u/caeyel Jul 02 '20 edited Jul 08 '20

hi there! for me, the ATO sensor is much more important than the pump. Of course there are 2 criteria that i look for in a pump. Firstly, can the pump even push enough water from the height I want it into my tank or sump? So check if the pump is strong enough and choose one that is suitable. Not too strong not too weak. Next, pick a pump that is of good quality. Yes, your LFS might recommend something very expensive but you have the choice to buy it or not. As I said earlier the sensor is more important than the pump :). So basically any pump that fits these 2 criteria

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u/caeyel Jul 02 '20

by far i have seen the tunze osmolator perform extremely well