Need to know what is the quietest & highest GPH return pump

reefgirl189 · #1 12-31-2011, 03:31 AM

Actually not to drive you off topic but this could be a good opportunity to discuss the most silent hardware for all aspects of the reef. I know I'd be very interested to hear what people have to say about it.

The Codfather · #2 12-31-2011, 03:38 AM

Greg,
I have a pair of sicce 4200's that I am going to put on the 300, the are supposed to be quiet and pushes 4200 gph. I'll let you know when I have it set up, I should have it piped in the week I hope.
Bob

The Grizz · #3 12-31-2011, 03:50 AM

Hey Bob,

These are internal pumps only, right?

I need an external, already have way to many internial pumps in my sump already.

The Codfather · #4 12-31-2011, 03:52 AM

Either, internal or external.

RyanJ · #5 12-31-2011, 03:52 AM

Why dont you just install a pressure bypass?? Instead of just choking tge pressure.. Just return what you not useing to the sump.. Have you ever tried that??

The Grizz · #6 12-31-2011, 03:58 AM

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Originally Posted by RyanJ

Why dont you just install a pressure bypass?? Instead of just choking tge pressure.. Just return what you not useing to the sump.. Have you ever tried that??

Not sure if that will work in my case. Everything is very tight under the tank & not much room for more pipes. If I could get at the returns behind the tank & had the room I would change it out to bigger pipe but there's no way.

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Originally Posted by The Codfather

Either, internal or external.

Good to know but man are they pricey, wish I would have keep my dart pump instead of trading it for a Wahoo pump that I can't use either ATM.

The Codfather · #7 12-31-2011, 04:02 AM

I don't know, compared to other pumps that do the same, I think they were reasonable. I will have to have a look when I get home, I'm in cowtown right now. The problem was finding the rep for Canada. Sicce only has 1 rep in Canada and he's in Vancouver, he was however very nice and cut me a great deal. If you need the info afterwards, let me know, I'll look it up.

The Grizz · #8 12-31-2011, 04:05 AM

That would be great Bob, I found some on EBay & Aquacave right around the $400 mark.

jagermaier · #9 12-31-2011, 04:06 AM

Iwaki are very quiet pumps. I'm not sure if they make one big enough for your flow rate though.

The Codfather · #10 12-31-2011, 04:12 AM

If you look at the new Tunze master series 1073.110, they look identical to the sicce syncra 12. As for price of the Tunze I have no idea.
I guess the 4200 series is really the syncra 16. It has the anti lime bypass and the whole shooting match, I actually can't wait to try it.