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Old 03-14-2011, 04:44 PM
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Hi im thinking its time to change my return pump im running a 90g mixed with sump (about 30 not 100% sure of the size) hydor 1, 2 and a return of 660 right now... so about my water currently changes about 15X/hr i would like to go with something higher 900-1200gph, (also needs to be submersible)

what pump can you recommend, i would like something quieter my tanks in my living room thanks


so i went to a few different places today and got a 1800gph mag drive that i am going to try to use and slit it with lock line so i can get rid of my powerheads... (the manager said if it didnt work i can return it) so why not right! has anyone ever done that before?
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Old 03-14-2011, 04:58 PM
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What pump are you running now?
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Old 03-14-2011, 05:08 PM
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What pump are you running now?
the stock one that came with my tank from aquagiant... it works fine but its so loud
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the stock one that came with my tank from aquagiant... it works fine but its so loud
Would help to know the brand, otherwise we can't be sure how much quieter you need. Reasonable pumps are the Danner MAG line, maybe a 900 or 1200, or a Quiet One 4000 or so....
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Old 03-14-2011, 05:27 PM
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Would help to know the brand, otherwise we can't be sure how much quieter you need. Reasonable pumps are the Danner MAG line, maybe a 900 or 1200, or a Quiet One 4000 or so....
its a no name asian brand so beyond that i couldnt tell you... its a constant GRR AND HUMM so anything would be better
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Old 03-14-2011, 05:39 PM
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I am a big fan of the ehiem pumps for the noise. The 1262 is a extremely quiet but only pushes 900gph. I have 2 Mag 1800 running my 180 and they are great pumps just a bit more noisy then the ehiem.
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Old 03-14-2011, 05:41 PM
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ATB Flowstar 1500 - extremely efficient and as quiet as the eheims but uses less power. About $220.
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Old 03-14-2011, 05:43 PM
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I switched to a Mag not too long ago, and am very happy with the low noise level.
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Is the pump rated at 660gph or is that the actual flow you get with head pressure?
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Old 03-14-2011, 05:56 PM
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Is the pump rated at 660gph or is that the actual flow you get with head pressure?
thats what its rated for i would say its a whole lot less... more like 300-400 the pressure feels similar to my hydor 1
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