Backyard Aquaponics
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I've decided to get a new pump, and think an Ebara Optima seem to be well recommended. I have 6 x 100L GBs, 2 @ ~3m head height, 4 @ ~1.5m. Naturally, I'd like to cycle my 500L tank at least once per hour, and ideally I'd like to fill my GBs within 15 mins to keep a 15:45 flood/drain cycle.

Anyone know of somewhere with good prices, and what model I should be looking for?

PS, I'm currently pumping from my ST to the all GBs at the same time.

Ryan, the Ebara Optima will supply a BYAP 4 bed (500L) "Family" system no problems at all...

For example, here's a 4 bed installation I did in Sydney...




As you can see... it supplies 4 x 500L growbeds without a problem... and extends to a 6 bed "Deluxe" system....

Configuration is an Ebara Optima in the 3000L fish tank... and another in 1000L sump...

Shouldn't have any problems supplying 6 x 100L growbeds... with spare capacity...

Thanks Rupe. the 3m head height to 200L shouldn't be a problem either?

Most importantly, where's the best place to get them?