I'm running a Barracuda and no complaints. Seals, did once in the 5-6 years have the pump but they are really simple. Little noisy but our TV room is on the other side of the fishroom and with the door closed sound not a issue. Have maybe little less vertical than you (my sump is on a 4' stand) but figure I'm getting around 1000gph.
Nicer pump had was an Iwaki MD70RLT, little louder, little more amps, but no seals.
Thought about DC pumps but doesn't look like the common cheaper ones would work. Maybe something like a Blue Eco or other Euro makes.
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