Hey Andrew have a look at this 1 http://fragbox.ca/coral-frags/coral-...jebao-dc-3000/

I guess there's lemons and good ones with every brand.

Thanks for all the info guys! I still don't know what to get haha. I guess I have time as I am in no hurry really. I would pref 900gph+ as the flow will be going to two returns on the tank (left/right side) So splitting it will lower it on each.

The Jebao 6000 looks pretty nice as well.

I just bought the Jebao DC6000. Works great, extremely silent (can't even hear it) and I like the gradual start up and adjustable speed. Hopefully I'll have good luck and it'll last for awhile. I do have a back up pump in case anything happens though. That's the risk you take on with Jebao.

Good to hear you like it so far. Where did you get yours from? Also, have you found it runs hot?

I am also using a Jebao DC3000 on my main tank and its been doing a great job for about a year now I think. Also like the soft start and controllability.

Maybe I'm missing something, but why is this something to like? Don't we just need a pump to put water back into the tank? Why is it a "feature" to start slowly? And why do we want to change it ever? How is this better than "On" at our chosen flow rate?

well in my boys application I was thinking of putting a check valve in the return line as the sump will be in the basement so then with the soft start it will gradually get the water flowing rather than hammer and I also have dc on my skimmer in the sump at my place so after a power outage u have 10 seconds of ramp time on the skimmer to get going up to speed and in that time my dart pump gets my sump almost back to the correct level so I don't get take crazy overflow in my skimmer cup

Fair enough. Not issues I have with my setup, so I guess it's not something I appreciate :)

i would suggest jebao dc pumps..i have one dc1200 and a dc3000 and both of them are running flawlessly for a year now and the noise is 0..only at 100% you might hear a little bit..and what is sweet about them you can dial down the rpm..i run my pumps at 20% and 60% so you ddont have to mess with valves to put pressure on the pump...plus the price is very good.