Your experience/recommendation

[sn4k33y3z]

I've just about acquired all the dry goods for my build, and would like to ask what brand/size return pump is choice for a 93g cube? Looking for something that has a quiet operation, quality parts and energy efficient. Any suggestions?

 

[hiimsean]

I was always recommended Eheim pumps. The 1262 is the largest they have around 900gph.

 

[jimmystephens]

Mag 12

 

[cbry77]

I use an Ocean Runner 3000 on my 90 gallon and love it. It is super quiet.

 

[cj22009]

I like the eheims as well you can plumb externally very easy and my 1260 is super quiet

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[jef4y]

The eheims are great pumps. I'm also a HUGE fan of the marineland maxi-jet pumps (the GREEN ones, NOT the black ones). Energy efficient, very quiet, minimal heat, good flow and reliable.

Not a fan of mag pumps. Too much heat.

 

[ichthyoid]

Check out the Eheim Compact+ line of pumps. I went with a 5000.

Impeccable quality, unrivaled reliability and efficiency.

Can be used internally or externally. Built in adjustable flow.

 

[rskillz]

Water Blaster, Mag, or Eheim. The Reef Octopus Water Blasters run very cool and efficient.

 

[ralph atl]

HiImSean;872071 wrote: I was always recommended Eheim pumps. The 1262 is the largest they have around 900gph.

that's what I got for my 90. Love it!

Much better quality than the mag pumps, quieter, and less heat.

 

[skriz]

JeF4y;872079 wrote: The eheims are great pumps. I'm also a HUGE fan of the marineland maxi-jet pumps (the GREEN ones, NOT the black ones). Energy efficient, very quiet, minimal heat, good flow and reliable.

Not a fan of mag pumps. Too much heat.

+ 1

The marineland submersibles are great Italian pumps at a great price point. Eheim are alsi great German pumps; more costly, though.

Mag pumps are junk..get waaaaay too hot and use a lot more power than the ML.

 

[rjrgroup]

I have a quiet one 2200 on my 93 and a 3000 on my 90. Awesome little pumps!!!

 

[rdnelson]

There is no pump that will work well with that tank you posted in the other thread. Being the nice guy I am I will take it off your hands for $100 then you no longer have to worry about finding a pump.



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[sn4k33y3z]

rdnelson99;872132 wrote: There is no pump that will work well with that tank you posted in the other thread. Being the nice guy I am I will take it off your hands for $100 then you no longer have to worry about finding a pump.



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I knew you saw the "beer edge" on the stand.

 

[rdnelson]

Sn4k33y3z;872135 wrote: I knew you saw the "beer edge" on the stand.

Man, you figured me out pretty quick.



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[sn4k33y3z]

:cheers:

 

[skriz]

rjrgroup;872116 wrote: I have a quiet one 2200 on my 93 and a 3000 on my 90. Awesome little pumps!!!

Forgot about that pump. I dumped my Mag 9.5 for a quite one and it was night and day difference: ran cooler, quieter and just as powerful. Cheaper too, from what I recall.

 

[kirkwood]

ichthyoid;872080 wrote: Check out the Eheim Compact+ line of pumps. I went with a 5000.

Impeccable quality, unrivaled reliability and efficiency.

Can be used internally or externally. Built in adjustable flow.

http://www.eheimna.com/products/detail/Compact-plus">http://www.eheimna.com/products/detail/Compact-plus</a>[/QUOTE]


What is the flow rate on the 5000? The eheim site lists a range of 660-1320 gph...

 

[cj22009]

You can adjust it on the 5000

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[ichthyoid]

What he ^ said, that's why there's a 'range'.

 

[sn4k33y3z]

So far, it's between the Eheim and the water blaster... The Eheim is roughly $100 cheaper. Has anyone had both and if so, how would you rate each one?