Sould I mount my pumps in the sump or out?

[mmync]

I am going to install the pumps to my return and to my protein skimmer. My return pump is a mag7 and my skimmer pump is a sen 900, I have the option of installing the pumps directly in the sump or I can keep them outside the sump. Which would be better if any?

[jmbesq]

your return pump goes outside the sump and the skimmer pump goes in the sump with the skimmer, check the manufacturers recomendations always however

[wickerj]

If you have room in the sump I'd put them both in it. No worrys about the pumps or a bulkhead leaking.

Jeff

[Q-ball]

Hiya...if a pump can be submerged, IMO, it should be submerged...eliminates the risks of leaking pumps since it just leaks back into the sump. JMO of course, HTH

Q!!!

[colemanitis]

Throw it in the sump, unless you're worried about the heat from the pump affecting the overall temp of your tank. The Mag 7 shouldn't generate much heat though.