quietest return pump?

vanreefer · #1 07-11-2012, 04:53 PM

just looking for opinions on the quitest return pumps out there in the 1500-2500 GPH range
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MarkoD · #2 07-11-2012, 04:56 PM

Exactly what I'm looking for

freezetyle · #3 07-11-2012, 05:05 PM

Check out the new Tunze silence line of pumps. They look really good. and build quality is topnotch. but the flow might be a little much (2900)

blaster · #4 07-11-2012, 06:14 PM

Probably any red dragon pump

Bblinks · #5 07-11-2012, 06:42 PM

red dragon will be the top of the list for its quiet operation, tunze is next inline, eheim 1262 a bit lower flow but it reliable and quiet. I know there are more pumps out there that fit the bill but those are the three I have used and are extremely happy with them.

Jakegr · #6 07-11-2012, 06:56 PM

The reviews of the RLSS DC5000 say it is very quiet. I'm not sure where to get it in Canada though.

mseepman · #7 07-11-2012, 07:16 PM

reef supply canada dot com has those available. Nick is good to deal with as well.

MarkoD · #8 07-11-2012, 07:22 PM

I'm looking at power consumption a for pumps. How can some pumps get 200gph with 90 watts while others use 200 watts for 2000gph

mseepman · #9 07-11-2012, 07:26 PM

I believe the biggest difference is between A/C versus D/C control. The Red Dragons, etc...have always been good power savers versus the output.

MarkoD · #10 07-11-2012, 07:31 PM

So the dc pumps are more efficient?