Which return pump is best?

[SaltwaterPhoenix]

I've recently acquired a 40 gallon cube with a ~20 gallon sump with about 4.5 ft of piping.

I currently have an Evo (13.5 gal) so the whole sump thing is new to me.

What size/brands/GPH of return pumps would you advise? Brownie points for links!!

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[civics14]

I had a jebao/jecod in my previous tanks with nonissue and quiet. I bought a current eflux that was more than double the price and it was loud!!! In my frag I run a sicce pump that is supposed to be reliable, but again loud for its size.

My new tank, I’m running a Skimz pump and when I tested it, it is whisper quiet.

So, I would go with a jebao/jecod or if you can find a cheap skimz pump, not sure if they make a small one tho

 

[SaltwaterPhoenix]

I had a jebao/jecod in my previous tanks with nonissue and quiet. I bought a current eflux that was more than double the price and it was loud!!! In my frag I run a sicce pump that is supposed to be reliable, but again loud for its size.

My new tank, I’m running a Skimz pump and when I tested it, it is whisper quiet.

So, I would go with a jebao/jecod or if you can find a cheap skimz pump, not sure if they make a small one tho

Thanks! I'll check it out! Any recommendations on GPH?

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[civics14]

Thanks! I'll check it out! Any recommendations on GPH?

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I usually aim for around 10x turnover of your water volume for a return. So 400-600gph, take into account headloss when sizing it.

 

[SaltwaterPhoenix]

I usually aim for around 10x turnover of your water volume for a return. So 400-600gph, take into account headloss when sizing it.

Thats what I was thinking. Guy I got it from said he had almost 1600, of course dialed down a bit.

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[NanCrab]

I really like my Jaebo DC 18000. They have one for about every size aquarium and reasonably priced.

 

[joeyprice]

Varios 2 would be the right size for that setup. On sale at BRS for $170 bucks

 

[york1]

I have 3 tanks running on Jebao pumps and I am very happy with them

 

[civics14]

I have 3 tanks running on Jebao pumps and I am very happy with them

I have to agree, Jebao/Jecod return pumps are very reliable and quiet. Also, you can’t beat the price.

 

[hiimsean]

I ran Eheim on my 90g. I liked it and it ran quiet. My new build will use a jaebo dc pump

 

[ichthyoid]

I’ve used Eheims for years. As an AC pump I have complete trust in them. They last decades!

For the new build I’ve chosen Reef Octopus Varios pumps, due to being Apex controllable DC pumps & reputation for reliability.

 

[RonS]

i use and am happy with the DC pumps from SR Aquaristik. They surely aren’t “the best”, but they perform well, are affordable for the quality, and the customer service can’t be beat.