lngliv3 Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 What kind of return pump('s) do use? What made your decision? Pros and cons? Regrets? What's your ideal of dean pump? Jesse 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 I went with a DC Jeabo basically because of price.The pump has been solid for around 8 months and is super quiet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muttley000 Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 I run a reeflo Hammerhead/Barracuda because I needed that amount of flow and head. Most important to find what you need and then look at flow/head curves and find the right fit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheap reefer Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 Ive been using the rio+ 2500...had it for about 7 years and never had a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cptnspanky Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 I have the ecotech vectra L1. Its an incredibly powerful and quiet pump with some really nice features....if you use their wireless controller, which i dont. That being said i would ho a cheaper route if i had to replace itSent from my SM-G935P using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reefnuts(419) Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 I've tried Danner/Supreme/Mag several sizes. Solid dependable pumps. A little on the loud side. Was suprisingly disappointed by Eheim. A bit loud and weakened greatly by head pressure. Couple different sizes of Rio. Pretty quiet just don't handle pressure all that well. And 3 sizes of Sicce. Pretty quiet and handles pressure well. Currently using Mag 7 (several years old, will replace with sicce soon for noise) ... Rio 2100 (My sicce's were too much flow,this was perfect and super quiet) and a Sicce 1.0 for Brs dual reactor and UV sterilizer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockyProndoa Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 I run the Jebao DC pump - solid pump, super quiet, and great flow.Sent from my XT1650 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muttley000 Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 8 hours ago, Reefnuts(419) said: I've tried Danner/Supreme/Mag several sizes. Solid dependable pumps. A little on the loud side. Was suprisingly disappointed by Eheim. A bit loud and weakened greatly by head pressure. Couple different sizes of Rio. Pretty quiet just don't handle pressure all that well. And 3 sizes of Sicce. Pretty quiet and handles pressure well. Currently using Mag 7 (several years old, will replace with sicce soon for noise) ... Rio 2100 (My sicce's were too much flow,this was perfect and super quiet) and a Sicce 1.0 for Brs dual reactor and UV sterilizer. I've run tons of these, I have a mag 7 and a pair of mag 5s right now also. They are good solid pumps in my opinion too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Fraggenstien Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 Danner/Supreme for me too. I've always suspended my returns so noise has never been an issue. Been running Mags for 15yrs now. Owned a total of 2 (7 then a 12). Never even replace a part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mussin Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 Mag 9.5 for me, I bought a backup. But never had an issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lngliv3 Posted April 21, 2017 Author Share Posted April 21, 2017 I run a mag 9.5 now but with a basement sump setup I'll need more than the 9.5 to do the job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cptnspanky Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 Mag 9.5 for me, I bought a backup. But never had an issue. Oh yeah got one of these i bought from joe a while back on the frag tank. Also used it to pump mucky water off the pool cover. Those pumps are tanksSent from my SM-G935P using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redevil13 Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 Any thoughts on a ecotech m1? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lngliv3 Posted April 26, 2017 Author Share Posted April 26, 2017 My cousin has that pump it's a beast!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lngliv3 Posted April 26, 2017 Author Share Posted April 26, 2017 56 views and only 14 comments. Wow we can't build a good knowledge base if we don't share info ideas thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watdachuck Posted April 27, 2017 Share Posted April 27, 2017 On 4/20/2017 at 0:38 PM, cptnspanky said: I have the ecotech vectra L1. Its an incredibly powerful and quiet pump with some really nice features....if you use their wireless controller, which i dont. That being said i would ho a cheaper route if i had to replace it Sent from my SM-G935P using Tapatalk I also went with the Vectra L1, but wouldnt recommend it unless you also had ReefLink. I was previously using large MagDrives which are also not bad pumps. Pros: - Incredibly quiet, Uses less power, Produces less heat, Easy to make adjustments, Very powerful, Notifies you via email/text with issues (w/reeflink), Wireless controls, Relatively small Cons: - Expensive, Not great with a large amount of head pressure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crimsonvice Posted April 27, 2017 Share Posted April 27, 2017 I have the Reef Octopus Varios 6, and am absolutely in love with it. Quiet and moves massive amounts of water. I would buy it again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 On 4/20/2017 at 0:38 PM, cptnspanky said: I have the ecotech vectra L1. Its an incredibly powerful and quiet pump with some really nice features....if you use their wireless controller, which i dont. That being said i would ho a cheaper route if i had to replace it Sent from my SM-G935P using Tapatalk Get the ecotech apex module and you can control from the apex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redevil13 Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 12 minutes ago, Craig said: Get the ecotech apex module and you can control from the apex Negative Ghost rider lngliv3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 33 minutes ago, redevil13 said: Negative Ghost rider That's kinda disappointing. I'm sure they will bring something out for it soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hllywd Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 I've always liked Eheim. Had one one my old 30, a 1050 I think it was, ran for years. Dead silent, perfect flow for a single tube over the back overflow. I just worked. I think I still have it somewhere. I have another one that I use as an ATO pump very similar pump, but they changed their numbering by the time I bought it. Overkill probably, but it too has been flawless. My Bubble Magus skimmer uses a 1262, and I've used a 1262 for four or 5 years as an internal return in my 210, it's been in my sump on the deck for a few days in vinegar with everything else that needed cleaned up. I like them because IME they run silent, make little heat, and rarely need any maintenance. If you compare energy usage they are almost always at the top of what you'll find efficiency wise flow rate for flow rate. Not cheap, but the best I have personally had experience with. I've also used some Rios with mostly good results, had a 2500 burn up bad enough in a sump you could smell it when you walked in. Otherwise they too are fairly efficient (or they were, not sure they're the same now). Havent decided yet, but for the new tank I'm leaning toward a Vectra since I'm using Radions and Vortechs, thinking I may as well make everything work together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
punkspider Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 I run a mag 12 on my 90. No problem after a year of use and i bought it used from a member on here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lngliv3 Posted September 30, 2017 Author Share Posted September 30, 2017 Getting ready to buy a pump for my basement sump!!!!! Any updates on the new stuff out there now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muttley000 Posted September 30, 2017 Share Posted September 30, 2017 Have you figured what exactly your head is going to be yet? That is the starting point, then a final decision if you are going internal or external, and what GPH you want avaliable (don't forget about adding flow for any reactors or fuges etc. on the side). These decisions will bring a few choices to the forefront Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lngliv3 Posted October 1, 2017 Author Share Posted October 1, 2017 10-12ft of head 14 at the verry most giving 4feet of fudge factor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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