If you had to replace your return pump tomorrow, what would you get?

Daniel@R2R · Nov 3, 2020

If you had to replace your return pump tomorrow, what would you get? Which one would be your choice for your reef and why? What are some important things to consider when choosing a return pump?

WIReefer · Nov 3, 2020

I have the vectra m2 currently and would get the same one! Love this pump, also I love the feature of having it totally controllable!

mike550 · Nov 3, 2020

Agree with @WIReefer I have a Vectra M2 and so far so good.

Reef Tripp · Nov 3, 2020

Vectra +1

Mike Kearns · Nov 3, 2020

Reef octopus Varios. I like the fact that it supports 0-10v control so you can hook it up to different controllers.

Pistol Peet · Nov 3, 2020

vectra+2 this is what I use and love it.

Jseimo · Nov 3, 2020

Maxspect jump. Wait. I already did this

Flippers4pups · Nov 3, 2020

Iwaki

Billldg · Nov 3, 2020

I currently have a Cor 20 and plan on using it along with a Ecotech M2 on my upgrade. If I had to replace them I will go back with the same return pumps.

Viva'sReef · Nov 3, 2020

Varios

GillMeister · Nov 3, 2020

Right now I have a Varios 8 return pump and a COR20 utility pump. If I had to replace the return pump I would go with another Varios or a COR to run off my Apex.

Uncle99 · Nov 3, 2020

Just another Jebao (Dc-20000). Pushes a lot of water.
Three years running so far, for the price, I’ll just replace.

Joeg · Nov 3, 2020

I'm only 6 months in with a Varios 4 but so far I'm very pleased with the function and build quality.

The one suggestion I can make is that you should have some type of backup pump available on the shelf because they all fail eventually and knowing you can swap one out without worrying about availability and shipping offers great peace of mind. It doesn't have to be an exact replacement but even something cheap that can keep the water moving in an emergency.

Roytrolls247 · Nov 3, 2020

I currently have a COR15 I would buy another one?

MnFish1 · Nov 3, 2020

Daniel@R2R said:
If you had to replace your return pump tomorrow, what would you get? Which one would be your choice for your reef and why? What are some important things to consider when choosing a return pump?

The cheapest most energy efficient one I could find. Without a lot of 'stuff' that can become problematic. Probably a Sicce

JasonK84 · Nov 3, 2020

I would grab the one off of my mixing station which is an exact duplicate of my DT pump. Then order a new one for the mixing station.

Current USA 3170

MnFish1 · Nov 3, 2020

BTW - part of the question - relates to how big your tank is - or?

WVNed · Nov 3, 2020

Another Jebao, I use 2. DCS-8000s

Vette67 · Nov 3, 2020

PanWorld 200PS. I currently have a PanWorld 150PS, and wouldn't mind a little more flow, so I'd get the 200. I get about 3 - 4x turnover with my 150PS, and would be closer to 5x or maybe more with the 200PS. But I have been running around 4X turnover for decades, so it can't be all that bad...

Ippyroy · Nov 3, 2020

Personally I would just get the original point of sale out of closet and use it until I can replace it with a Sicce SDC. It is super quiet and unbelievably easy to clean and maintenance. Plus it's another thermometer in my tank.