Which Eheim return pump???

kwirky · #1 11-02-2007, 01:23 AM

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Originally Posted by jasond

Not to sidetrack the post, but it doesnt make sense that almost everyone with an Eheim says they are great, and the 1250 @ just over $100 is not outrageous, how come a majority of people use every other kind? Availability maybe? I am sold on the Eheim, and plan on using one on my new 60G.

price at the time. The mag 700 is generally half the price of the eheim 1260. I have no complaints about the mag pump either. I wish I could afford to buy higher quality for every component but it's not feasable for some people.

now as for "enough flow through the sump" the less flow you have the fewer microbubbles and less evaporation. that's from my own experience. the sump doesn't need to have crazy flow rates like your tank does. a lower flow rate just means longer dwell time, which means the water going back to the tank will be "cleaner" from the skimmer etc etc.

jasond · #2 11-02-2007, 01:32 AM

Sean - I did not intend to sound like a snob. In the grand scheme of things, what is $30-$50 extra on a pump, in comparison to what we spend on LR, livestock, and even skimmers? For myself being fairly new, it is good to hear everyone's view on what they are using and why!

kwirky · #3 11-02-2007, 01:37 AM

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Originally Posted by jasond

Sean - I did not intend to sound like a snob. In the grand scheme of things, what is $30-$50 extra on a pump, in comparison to what we spend on LR, livestock, and even skimmers? For myself being fairly new, it is good to hear everyone's view on what they are using and why!

I didn't read your post as snobbish. I read it as curious. No worries dude

banditpowdercoat · #4 11-02-2007, 02:34 AM

I also am looking for submersable pumps. I have a 45G in the works, with a closed l;oop manifold style return, but the return is coming from the 15g Sump. I was thinking of a Mag 1800,but would that be to much flow through the sump? I was only thinking tank turnover, not realizing how much is flowing through the sump. My setup is not set in stone yet. I do have space I can hide a submersable in my Overflow chamber. The main reason I went closed loop manifold style is I do not want powerheads visible and sticking to the glass.

Buddyboy · #5 11-02-2007, 12:16 PM

Thanks for all the responses folks! I've made up my mind and will go with the 1250. Sounds like an Eheim is worth the extra bucks!

smp · #6 11-02-2007, 01:44 PM

I have the 1260 and I love it. It was an upgrade from my previous mag 9.5.
I never had any problems with the mag mind you, but it was a little louder than the eheim.