What return pump would u buy??

[xenon]

Eheim 1262 is about as good as it gets for a return pump. I use them EVERYWHERE!

I have experience with the mag9.5 and mag12 and both produce lots of heat and they are nowhere near silent. In a 55g brute, mixing salt, the mag12 will heat the water.

[jordsyke]

Jebao pumps for me pretty quiet, low power take, and controllabillity

[Aquattro]

Originally Posted by xenon

In a 55g brute, mixing salt, the mag12 will heat the water.

Same. In fact, running a 12 in my 180, my heaters never came on. Worked out well, but they are big bulky beasts with some noise.

[Werbo]

Eheim 1262 going on its 12th year. Hmmm didn't know you had to clean them.

Eheim pumps run everything (skimmer, ca reactor) on my system for years with no issues so far. Downside is wattage consumed - upside is dead quite, run cool, reliable, great customer service and very durable.

[CM125]

I use an eheim on my smaller tank and a Quietone on my 180. Both are dead quiet, have low heat and low power draw (the quietone is anyways). Highly Recommended. I agree on the Fluval, ended up returning it because I couldn't get it quiet. Not a fan of mags either.