quietest return pump

[Joe Reefer]

I have to disagree, Red Dragon pumps are far superior to Eheim. If you have the money for a Red Dragon then buy one, you wont be disappointed. That said, poseidon makes a very quiet pump also, but you are limited to lower flow rates and massive amounts of heat transfer.

Originally Posted by mr.wilson

The Eheim Hobby Pump is equally as good as the Red Dragon, but unfortunately they aren't offered in higher output. The Aqua-Medic Ocean Runners are also quiet and reliable, but limited to 6500LPH and the impeller shroud is made of brittle plastic. The Deltec Intervall series is supposed to be very good, but Deltec USA doesn't supply them. http://www.deltec-aquaristic.com/

Until something better (stronger) comes along, I use Poseidon pumps for return pumps even if I have to use two of them. They are available as pressure or volume pumps, dead quiet, and no significant heat transfer. They run at about 130F externally.