High Flow Submersible Pump Options

Werbo · #1 02-09-2009, 04:18 PM

Due to space restrictions I cannot add an external pump such as a Dart or AmpMaster.

What options are there out there for high flow submersible pumps that would compare to a the external Sequence Dart? Looking for something that is 2000-4000 gph to hook up to 2 sea swirls.

Please post your opinions, past experiences and pros & cons related to products.

Thanks, Tyler

Aquattro · #2 02-09-2009, 05:09 PM

Tyler, you'll probably need MAG pumps, like a 24. Although these do drop off quickly and add heat to the sump. Or maybe you need a 3ft sump instead

Aquattro · #3 02-09-2009, 05:10 PM

Or, if you mounted the external pump to the wall, that might give you room the required plumbing...

Werbo · #4 02-11-2009, 03:03 PM

Thanks Brad.
What about the higher flow Quiet One pumps?
Anyone have any experience with these?
Thanks.

Rbacchiega · #5 02-11-2009, 04:58 PM

I've used everything from a quiet one 4000HH (high head) up to the 6000. Good pumps, and if your using them in a cabinet setup the noise isn't too bad. I power down my return pump when I'm feeding either the fish or corals and it starts back up with no problem

Delphinus · #6 02-11-2009, 05:01 PM

Think they are supposed to be OK, but I haven't used one myself. Other options that come to mind are Ocean Runner pumps, and the Rio Hyperflow line (I run a 32HF on my sump and it must be something like 1500gph at 6' head, at 0' it's actually 2000gph).

Werbo · #7 02-12-2009, 08:36 PM

Thanks for the input. Heard that Quiet One pumps were reliable from a few people.
Anybody jumped with both feet and bought a Red Dragon II? Just how much are they Red Dragon II pumps? Thanks, Tyler

Rbacchiega · #8 02-12-2009, 09:08 PM

"I Have Crabs" has one on his new cube.

I run them outside in the big tanks.....great pumps, love them. But smaller tanks I'd rather go with a quietone for example and spend the extra coin somewhere else in the tank

Scythanith · #9 02-12-2009, 09:18 PM

I have had to replace a Quietone 5000 once after about 4 years of service. It was submersed and then my new sump called for external so I re-plumbed it and in about 4 months its housing cracked (it later fried in my salt mixing pail). Also I have burnt out 2 quietone 800's which I used for odd jobs. Motors were fried.

I think the flow and noise levels were good. I have had issue with restarts after power loss though. Maybe I have to pull it apart for a good cleaning?

MikeP · #10 02-12-2009, 09:28 PM

I've had my Quietone 6000 for almost 2 years. It's been a great pump for me. It makes a bit of noise on start up but overall it's pretty quiet. Not sure how much heat it adds to the water but I've never had any heat issues so it can't be adding too much.

HTH