I'm Back (27gal build)

[StirCrazy]

Ok, so new input needed. I am trying to figure out what return pump to go with but here are my requirements.

1) Has to be real quiet (I have used mag drives and Mark4's before and they are not quiet enough.

2) Has to be an external pump (want to minimize heat transfer to the tank)

3) I want about 600gph flow at 5 feet of head.

another option I was thinking about was selling my brand new tunze nano and the used tunze 6060 and getting a reeflow pump. the problem is they put out about 2400 gph so I figured I could drill the tank with about 3 bulkheads on each end and use adjustable nozzles to create my flow in the tank, but then I woke up and realized that my three 3/4" bulkheads would never handle this kind of flow.. I was all excited for a minit or 400 and was ready to run down and buy a diamond hole saw for 1.5" and 1/2" bulkheads. so back to the original idea .

Steve

[JDigital]

You could always run a Reeflo Snapper and just dial it down... They are adjustable down to 350gph.. Super quiet, external, Great pumps... What more could you ask for..

[Mrfish55]

Did you figure out lights? I have a used 250w single end retrofit unit and also a old but never used Dupla 2X250w double end I would be willing to part with. Also a 2x55w PC retrofit unit. Let me know, cheers.

[Canadian]

Eheim 1260 or 1262 - probably more like the 1262 if you want 600 GPH but based on all reports on the 1260 and 1262 they run considerably stronger than other pumps that are supposed to produce the same output at the same head pressure.

Here are the performance curves for the 1260 and 1262:
http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_ViewIt...Supplies&tab=1

Cheaper than a Snapper, draws fewer watts, smaller foot print, is German made, and meets your criteria without being excessively oversized and wasting money having to dial it down.

[StirCrazy]

Originally Posted by Canadian

Cheaper than a Snapper, draws fewer watts, smaller foot print, is German made, and meets your criteria without being excessively oversized and wasting money having to dial it down.

they are an expensive pump for what your getting though. You guys got to stop telling me german made, I am german and I tend to stay way from german made stuff. doesn't mean good quality because it is german made.

Steve

[StirCrazy]

Has anyone tried a "quiet one pump" they have some that are right where I want and at a very good price, but what is there longevity like?

Steve

[banditpowdercoat]

I have a quiet one 3000 in my overflow running closed loop. It's pretty quiet. A little vibration noise form hittng the side of t5he overflow. But can only hear it if I shut my MAG350 sump return off LOLIm not buying the MAG series any more. If I need a Mag drive pump, QuietOne it is. Been running for almost a year now no troubles.

[parkinsn]

Originally Posted by StirCrazy

Has anyone tried a "quiet one pump" they have some that are right where I want and at a very good price, but what is there longevity like?

Steve

I have a friend running the quiet one 4000 and its near silent, but i would have to say my mag 12 is quieter with the vibration pad on it..... JMO

[StirCrazy]

Originally Posted by JDigital

You could always run a Reeflo Snapper and just dial it down... They are adjustable down to 350gph.. Super quiet, external, Great pumps... What more could you ask for..

How do you adjust them down?

Steve