Blue Line Pump Question

[sinbad]

I recently bought a 180g from someone and it came with a blue line 70 pump. Does anyone have experience with this pump?

<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;">I do not have the tank up yet, but have the pump running for circulation for rock - it seems a little loud to me. Is that normal? If so, does anyone have a recommendation for a quieter pump for this tank size?</span></span>

 

[ichthyoid]

Blueline's are great pumps!

Maybe look at the new Eheim Compact+ 5000, they are pretty quiet.

 

[sinbad]

I will check that one out

So, has anyone used the Blue Line?

 

[ichthyoid]

I switched from the Blueline to Eheim for these reasons, by preference.

Noise
Reliability
Efficiency
Ease of use (adjustable)

Eheim Compact+ has them all covered.

 

[mph84]

I've got a reeflo on my 210 and LOVE it!

 

[sinbad]

What model do you have?

mph84;852973 wrote: I've got a reeflo on my 210 and LOVE it!

Edit: I have heard good about the Iwaki - I am thinking I will sell the blueline, mostly because my father's room is under the room where the sump will be. I think it will be too loud for there -

Barrettrhoades;852941 wrote: I have been running bluelines for years. I have a 40 X that I have had on my tanks for over 5 years without any problems. I will say that Bluelines are louder than Iwaki's, but both move plenty of water reliably. If I bought another one today it would be an iwaki though, with the japanese motor.

 

[stevhan]

I've had a Blue Line 55 for about 5 years or more and it has worked just fine. Recently it has gotten a little louder so I am going to take it apart for a thorough cleaning. The Reeflo pumps are great at moving a lot of water quietly and at much less power consumption so I may go that route eventually as now my pump is in a separate room from the main display.