Pump Recomendations

Myka · #1 05-12-2009, 05:16 PM

J&L has the Poseidons, not sure who else. Mine is one of, if not thee quietest pumps I have ever been around. Pricey though.

Consider buying a dosing pump instead of a calcium reactor. Seems to be the latest trend. Takes up less space, and less pieces to break or break down. You can save yourself a few bucks and buy a dual doser instead of a triple and manually dose magnesium. I find I rarely have to dose magnesium in my tank (provided I do regular water changes), so I find it a bit pointless in my case. Not sure how much other people need to dose magnesium.

Toxik · #2 05-12-2009, 06:43 PM

Thanks Myka, looks like the Poseidons are external pumps though. I was kind of set on an internal pump.

Pescador · #3 05-12-2009, 10:49 PM

Have a look at Ocean Runner pumps, I had a few over the years that were reliable and pretty quiet.

Werbo · #4 05-13-2009, 12:11 AM

Eheim ... can't beat them.

Lance · #5 05-13-2009, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Tyler Werbowski

Eheim ... can't beat them.

Yup. Quiet, and dependable. I really like my 1262 on my 90g.

e46er · #6 05-13-2009, 04:04 AM

im not a fan of my quiet one 4000 high head in fact im on the 2nd one in 8 months or so

RuGlu6 · #7 05-13-2009, 04:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tyler Werbowski

Eheim ... can't beat them.

x2

Myka · #8 05-13-2009, 05:00 AM

Just wondering...why do you want an internal pump?

Toxik · #9 05-13-2009, 12:28 PM

If an external pump leaks it's going to go all over the floor. If the internal pump leaks it's all contained in the sump.
The other reason for wanting an internal pump is space in the cabinet. I will be able to fit a caclium reactor inside as well. On my current 29 gal tank, all the equipment is showing and I'm tired of that look. On the 90 gal I want all the lower equipment hidden.