LF return pump
 

Well I think I want to go from my external water pump to an internal one.

I am looking for about 1000gph flow. I don't know much about pumps or brands but I am obviously looking for something reliable, quite, and easy to get parts for if needed. Definatly need something thats not outlandishly priced aswell.

I would look for a MAG 12. Good pump, reliable, easy to get parts, and they don't lose much head as a return pump.

If u don't mind shipping topdogsellers.com is really good and cheap I paid 60 with shipping for my 1400 ghp oddeasea pump a year ago and not a problem yet

If someone on here has one I would definatly be interested. Otherwise I just have to find a LFS that sells them...

Um where do you go in the website?

Most return pump are labeled as pond or fountain pumps you might have to go threw eBay under pond pumps if topdogsellers no longer has the search engine

+1 wayne a mag 12 would be perfect for your tank its not a large pump its quiet and has 1200 gph (if i remember correctly) and its def very affordable when i lived in edmonton marine aquaria had them at a good price i paid only $50 for mine second hand:):) im only using a mag 9.5 with my 90 now but i wish i had the 12:):)

EHEIM 1262 works very well too.:biggrin:

Nothing but good reviews on these pumps, but I believe quite a bit more money?

with losses the 1262 (which I love) will not give you your desired output but maybe for a super reliable and fairly quiet pump that's ok?

I find that the Mag 12 or 18 put a lot of heat into the tank. In the summer months this will be a problem for a smaller system.

Tom

Good point Tom. I use a MAG 12 to mix my new water (50g barrel) and the pump does heat it to the correct tank temp. In the hot summer months, I need to turn it off the day before using the water..

Try a Water Blaster HY-5000 Pump (1300GPH)
 

I bought these pumps for my return pump and circulation pump. I got the HY-10000 and the HY-5000 Pump. Absolutely amazing pumps. They are super quiet to the point that I had to put my hands on them to see if they started. I took the HY-5000 off which was Recirculation pump and put a reeflo dart instead just for a bit more water movement. But other than that I have the bigger one running my 225 Gallon for about a couple of months now. And the power consumption is so little only 60 Watts.

Little bit more money but save on electricity.


Thanks
Erick

Thanks guys for all the replys you have given me a lot to think about! Now I am just trying to choose one :lol: