quietest return pump

tlo · #1 10-08-2009, 08:07 AM

Hi ,I am looking for recommendations for the quietest return pump that I can possibly get. I am looking for an external 2000-2700 gph. I have a reeflo barracuda right now and I can hear it from the next room. Right now I am willing to pay anything, as long as it is SILENT.

Red Coral Aquariums · #2 10-08-2009, 08:09 AM

dart super gold

tlo · #3 10-08-2009, 08:15 AM

I am feeling a little fed up with sequence pumps. This is my 3rd one(one was replaced on warrenty) Is the gold series quite a bit quieter?

lastlight · #4 10-08-2009, 08:33 AM

my dart gold is pretty quiet. In the next room I only notice it if I'm listening for it.

mark · #5 10-08-2009, 01:16 PM

compared to Barracuda even a regular Dart is near silent (have both).

golf nut · #6 10-08-2009, 02:35 PM

2700 sounds like a lot of water for a sump return, why so much?

robert · #7 10-08-2009, 10:13 PM

Poseidon Pumps, formerly known as the "Velocity Water Pump" are for sure most silent pumps at the market. I used to own PS4 model, and it was dead silent. I had to put my hand on it to see if it runs. The only problem is that largest one runs only about 1000 GPH at 5' head. Getting 2 would be an option, especially if you are noise freak as I'm. You may read more about the pump here.

Cheers!