budget return pump for 75

fishlover1478 · Nov 1, 2020

what would you recommend
i have a 30 gallon sump and 75 display with a corner overflow
its okay if it is little stronger then need
i just want reliability

thanks for the help

Gernader · Nov 1, 2020

quirkylemon103 said:
what would you recommend
i have a 30 gallon sump and 75 display with a corner overflow
its okay if it is little stronger then need
i just want reliability

thanks for the help

I have a very similar setup like yours. I have a 75g with a 30g sump. I currently use a Jebao DCT return pump. It has been reliable and great for the price. It is a type of DC pump which means you can control the flow to whatever you prefer.

Saltyreef · Nov 1, 2020

+1 jebao/jecod

The dcp3000 i have has been running reliably for years with minimal cleaning.
Maybe opt for the 5000 based on your tank size and needs.

DCR · Nov 1, 2020

Eheim 1260/1262 for their reliability. They just run forever.

Philly Reefer · Nov 1, 2020

+1 on jebao return pump.
Dont buy their new ones. I would suggest the DCP or DCT version.
I have DCP3000 for my 40B

fishlover1478 · Nov 1, 2020

where can i get jebao pumps?

Saltyreef · Nov 1, 2020

aior0s said:
+1 on jebao return pump.
Dont buy their new ones. I would suggest the DCP or DCT version.
I have DCP3000 for my 40B

iirc, the dct is their 2020 black sine wave model still. You can adjust it a lot more than the dcs/dcp.

Dcs/dcp are the original models they still sell for 2020 with the grey body and controllers. Only have about 8-10 speed settings.

I havent encountered any issues with the dct yet.
Not sure which "new" ones you dont recommend...

Edit: im wrong actually, i have my models backwards lol. Dcp is sinewave and all black. I hate trying to decypher the different models. Seems like they come out with something different often

Saltyreef · Nov 1, 2020

quirkylemon103 said:
where can i get jebao pumps?

Anywhere online. Amazon....ebay...take ur pick

Gernader · Nov 1, 2020

quirkylemon103 said:
where can i get jebao pumps?

You can get them on amazon. Here’s the link below.

Philly Reefer · Nov 1, 2020

quirkylemon103 said:
where can i get jebao pumps?

Got mine on Amazon

fishlover1478 · Nov 1, 2020

Gernader said:
You can get them on amazon. Here’s the link below.

i don't see a link

Philly Reefer · Nov 1, 2020

Saltyreef said:
iirc, the dct is their 2020 black sine wave model still. You can adjust it a lot more than the dcs/dcp.

Dcs/dcp are the original models they still sell for 2020 with the grey body and controllers. Only have about 8-10 speed settings.

I havent encountered any issues with the dct yet.
Not sure which "new" ones you dont recommend...

The DCQ one. Or the wifi version.
Heard more problems on them.
Fortunately, my DCP is working fine. I even got the apex link to control it via apex

Gernader · Nov 1, 2020

quirkylemon103 said:
i don't see a link

That’s odd, it’s showing up on my phone. Search “jebao return pump“ on amazon and you will see them.

fishlover1478 · Nov 1, 2020

so i don't see the dcq or dcp will the dcp be fine?

Philly Reefer · Nov 1, 2020

quirkylemon103 said:
so i don't see the dcq or dcp will the dcp be fine?

DCP is fine

fishlover1478 · Nov 1, 2020

okay thank everyone

Saltyreef · Nov 1, 2020

aior0s said:
The DCQ one. Or the wifi version.
Heard more problems on them.
Fortunately, my DCP is working fine. I even got the apex link to control it via apex

Nice I just looked it up. Id probably just skip it since its red lol.
Yea I have mine hooked up to a kasa outlet for remote on/off function for my feed macro/scene.
The % is locked in and doesnt get adjusted so this works fine for me