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

[H2o2]

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

[SeaHorse_Fanatic]

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

[ashr]

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.]

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]

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

[SeaHorse_Fanatic]

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.

[Aquattro]

Originally Posted by SeaHorse_Fanatic

Also like the soft start and controllability.

Maybe I'm missing something, but why is this something to like? Don't we just need a pump to put water back into the tank? Why is it a "feature" to start slowly? And why do we want to change it ever? How is this better than "On" at our chosen flow rate?

[Nicole.]

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.

[SeaHorse_Fanatic]

Brad,

After I shut off my return to do a water change, the water level is below the return outlet. A soft start allows some water to enter the display slowly first, whereas my old pump caused a firehose effect which splashed water everywhere (on the underside of my glass tops for instance) and freaked out the fish. Also, I like to dial down my return so having that feature is perfect for my application. I run mine at about 80%, but can run it up to 100% or slow it down if I change my mind. I like having that controllability.

Anthony