Return pump(s) for new build (36x30x20)

CM125 · #1 11-28-2014, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Wheelman76

I'm using the fluval sea sp4 on my tank. It's 1800gph and super silent. It uses an askol motor block which is the same motor block that they use in the red dragon pumps. It's around $200. Oh and you can just reduce the flow using a ball valve if it's too much.

The fluvals are awesome, they just run a bit hot, would still recommend!

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Originally Posted by ashr

I also see that Mag-Drive Utility Pump - Model 18 are on sale. Any thoughts on these? 1800gph as well.

Loud, overrated IMO

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Originally Posted by SeaHorse_Fanatic

I went with an Eheim compact 2000 ($99 at J&L) on my 93g 30" cube because my Quiet One was waaaaaaay too noisy. I've yet to find a Quiet One that lives up to its name. This is my first Eheim return pump and I couldn't be happier with it.

Anthony

Strange, mine is frikken awesome

H2o2 · #2 11-29-2014, 02:46 AM

Hey Andrew have a look at this 1 http://fragbox.ca/coral-frags/coral-...jebao-dc-3000/

SeaHorse_Fanatic · #3 11-29-2014, 06:49 AM

I guess there's lemons and good ones with every brand.

ashr · #4 11-30-2014, 12:29 AM

Thanks for all the info guys! I still don't know what to get haha. I guess I have time as I am in no hurry really. I would pref 900gph+ as the flow will be going to two returns on the tank (left/right side) So splitting it will lower it on each.

The Jebao 6000 looks pretty nice as well.

Nicole. · #5 11-30-2014, 03:27 AM

I just bought the Jebao DC6000. Works great, extremely silent (can't even hear it) and I like the gradual start up and adjustable speed. Hopefully I'll have good luck and it'll last for awhile. I do have a back up pump in case anything happens though. That's the risk you take on with Jebao.

ashr · #6 11-30-2014, 04:39 AM

Good to hear you like it so far. Where did you get yours from? Also, have you found it runs hot?

SeaHorse_Fanatic · #7 11-30-2014, 09:00 AM

I am also using a Jebao DC3000 on my main tank and its been doing a great job for about a year now I think. Also like the soft start and controllability.

Nicole. · #8 11-30-2014, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by ashr

Good to hear you like it so far. Where did you get yours from? Also, have you found it runs hot?

No heat whatsoever so far. I actually wish it did get hot to combat the winter cold..tank is having troubles with getting above 24C

I got mine in the states. You can get a dc6000 from fish street for $85 + $35 shipping to your door. I recently bought a dosing pump from fish street and it arrived within a week.