Cor 20 vs. M2 Return Pump

[Abe K]

Currewntly have one Me Return pump running on my 210 Gallon Display tank. Thinking about adding a second pump for two reasons:
1. The M2 is about 6 years old and thinking howe much longer it will last
2. Want a little more flow
Can you guys chime in on which way I should go

 

[blaxsun]

Do you by chance have a Neptune Apex system?

 

[billyocean]

Both are good pumps. Jebao returns are just as good for half the price though. It's all I run, super quiet and push tons of water. If your set on cor/m2, would go cor if you have apex

 

[JoshH]

I can't speak for the COR, but I do like my M2's on my closed loop setup, they are dead silent and easier to control with the Mobius App. I will admit the setup was a royal pain in the butt. However, now everything is running, I love them.

Apex intergration is nice with the COR, and I am sure you know you don't need an Apex to run the 20. As of right now though I don't believe you can mix the Apex and M2's so if you wanted the two pumps to work together and stop from one app, I don't think you can.

That might change in the future with Neptune and Ecotech being bought by the same firm. And I think you might still be able to buy one of those modules to connect to your current M2, However you's have to buy an Apex to make use of that.

 

[Abe K]

Do you by chance have a Neptune Apex system?

Yes

 

[blaxsun]

Yes

The COR20 will give you the ability to control the speed through the Apex, so that's something to consider (you can still turn both pumps on and off through the outlet).

I own a pair of Sicce SDCs and really like them so far, and you can control them similar to the COR20 through IOTA. I've heard nothing but good things about the COR pumps.