Who's using eheim compact+ pumps

[hiimsean]

I'm thinking of using the eheim compact+ 3000 for a return on my 65g. any thoughts?

 

[hiimsean]

From what I've read, they don't have as much flow, but use a bit less power and have adjustable output. They also cost a bit less.

 

[ichthyoid]

I bought a 5000 for the return on my 120, but it's not up yet.

They appear to be great pumps based on spec's and reviews.

I especially like that it has 1 inch inlet & outlet.

 

[jayu]

I have the 5000 I bought as a back up to my sycce 5 on my 93. No complaints here. Small footprint, quiet, adjustable flow etc. Works for me.

I believe they don't carry much max head flow, so they may not be ideal for certain setups.

 

[swfk44]

i'm going to hook up my ehiem that i just bought new seals for (2224, i think) to my 8 gal nano whatcha think

 

[hiimsean]

BRS has them for cheaper

 

[ralph atl]

I use a 1260 Universal for my return and a compact 1000 for my carbon & GFO! Couldn't be happier with either pump.

 

[containerman1]

mysterybox;840054 wrote: I use a 1260 Universal for my return and a compact 1000 for my carbon & GFO! Couldn't be happier with either pump.

+1
I also use the 1260 and 1000 compact a lot more quiet than my old mag 7

 

[fishlips]

I just bought a sicce 3.0 Did alot of research on these. Good reviews. If you buy it from the right dealer they give a 5yr warrenty.

 

[lsue]

I used Ehiem on my fresh water for years, very happy. I have two 3000 pumps on my return for my 125 and am very happy with them, I have to clean the screen/sponge every couple of months to maintain flow but they are quiet and dependable.

 

[ichthyoid]

Fwiw-
I still have the original Eheim pump I bought for my 55 gal tank 28 years ago. It still runs like new

You just can't beat that German engineering!

 

[bluespot]

Fishlips;840076 wrote: I just bought a sicce 3.0 Did alot of research on these. Good reviews. If you buy it from the right dealer they give a 5yr warrenty.

I love anything eheim, but I currently have a sicce 3.5. Really quiet and handles head pressure great. Not as much gph as some bigger pumps but better at 5-6' head. It's my return pump on my 93 corner.

 

[hiimsean]

you guys reckon the compast 3000 would be good for a 65g and a small manifold?

 

[jayu]

I think the pump would be fine with a tank of that size. However I'm not sure that it would be able to handle a hard plumbed setup with a manifold. That may end up being too much head pressure for the pump. If your set on the eheim compact series, maybe the 5000 would be a better option.

 

[hiimsean]

JayU;840202 wrote: I think the pump would be fine with a tank of that size. However I'm not sure that it would be able to handle a hard plumbed setup with a manifold. That may end up being too much head pressure for the pump. If your set on the eheim compact series, maybe the 5000 would be a better option.

if that's the case, would the 1262 be a better pump?

 

[containerman1]

ichthyoid;840163 wrote: Fwiw-
I still have the original Eheim pump I bought for my 55 gal tank 28 years ago. It still runs like new

You just can't beat that German engineering!

Dang , Now thats why I buy Ehiem. 28 years and still running thats proof of a good pump.
:thumbs:

 

[ralph atl]

HiImSean;840204 wrote: if that's the case, would the 1262 be a better pump?

yes.

 

[kf2008]

HiImSean;840201 wrote: you guys reckon the compast 3000 would be good for a 65g and a small manifold?

Hey bud, could you pls define small manifold? I'm looking at a similar sized build. Thanks.


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[hiimsean]

kf2008;840211 wrote: Hey bud, could you pls define small manifold? I'm looking at a similar sized build. Thanks.


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i believe my return is 3/4" so plumbing will be that. as of now i will only have 1 reactor plumbed but have access for 2-3 accessories (another reactor or UV), 1 outlet to allow for easier water changes, and possible opened to a refug in my sump.

similar to this teed off from the return pipe but have the end return to the sump

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or this on a simplified, smaller scale

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[fishlips]

BlueSpot;840199 wrote: I love anything eheim, but I currently have a sicce 3.5. Really quiet and handles head pressure great. Not as much gph as some bigger pumps but better at 5-6' head. It's my return pump on my 93 corner.

I tried to put the 3.0 on my 60 gal,way to much flow.Put it on my 90 did real nice.Going to tear down both tanks and put all in 180.