advice on return pump

Marnie · #1 12-19-2005, 12:15 PM

Hi all, just making my wishlist for my J&L order and I am stumped as to what pump I should purchase for a return pump. I am using a Overflow (U tube) hokey I know...but a plumber I'm not. I have a 90g w/25 sump.

I would like to increase the flow from my sump and there are so many to choose from, I don't have a clue.

Any insight is appreciated.

mr_alberta · #2 12-19-2005, 01:36 PM

Are you looking for submersible or inline?

I personally like the Poisiden pumps if you can deal with the heat they add to the tank. A Gen-X Mak 4 is also a nice pressure rated pump and is relatively quiet.

prospero31 · #3 12-19-2005, 04:11 PM

I am also very happy with my Posiedon pump (however you spell it). Very quiet. It would be an external pump fyi

Marnie · #4 12-20-2005, 01:26 AM

Thx for the replies, what type (1-2 degrees??) of heat issues are we talking with the poseidon. I was looking at the MAK4 but now I have 2 votes for the poseidon...hmmm

Which do you think is quieter??

Thx again

muck · #5 12-20-2005, 02:35 AM

The poseiden is definately a quieter pump.
As far as how much heat it will add... it would depend on the water volume of your system.

scuglass · #6 12-20-2005, 04:09 AM

i have a mag 12 dunning on my 75 gal. how much quieter are tehse pumps?

Snoop Dog · #7 12-20-2005, 04:13 AM

I had a T4, you could only tell it was on by touching it.

Marnie · #8 12-20-2005, 06:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snoop Dog

I had a T4, you could only tell it was on by touching it.

Now that sounds like my kinda pump. I have made my decision.... my thanks to you all.

mr_alberta · #9 12-20-2005, 01:34 PM

I will add a couple degrees to a 75G tank...more with smaller tanks obviously.

GMGQ · #10 12-20-2005, 04:59 PM

What about Eheim submersible pumps? Are they quiet too?

I have a 70gal that I'm looking for a new return pump for as well. I figure a submersible pump would be less hassle (dont have to prime), and one less external device to worry about...?