Looking for a super quiet return pump

[Undertaker]

I bought the reef octopus varios about six months ago. SUPER QUIET

 

[TexasReefer82]

Second on the Reef Octopus DC pumps. I have a Varios2 as my sump pump and it's dead silent... even when everything else is turned off so there's no white noise... still dead silent.

 

[Idoc]

I have a Varios6 and can't even hear it hum.

 

[WiscoFishNut]

I use a DCT 4000 at about 50% and it is absolutely silent. If you want to stay cheap try another jebao. If your going to spend money go a reef octopus.

Maybe mine is making noise since I have it set so low. I assumed slower = quieter, but I'll test it out after work.

 

[WiscoFishNut]

I have a Vectra L2 and it is virtually silent. I know they are a bit spendy compared to your current pump although I think you could get away with a S2 or M2 which would drive the cost down considerably.

Thanks for the reply! Are any of those compatible with the Vortech battery backup? Might make a compelling case since I have 2 MP10's and the battery backup already..

 

[Sinfullchef]

Thanks for the reply! Are any of those compatible with the Vortech battery backup? Might make a compelling case since I have 2 MP10's and the battery backup already..

Yes they are

 

[WiscoFishNut]

Thanks for the replies everyone! Lotsa great feedback!

 

[Midrats]

I don't know about the 4.0 but the Sicce 3.5 is not quiet at all. I have a Tunze 1073.050 running right now and it's less noisy, there's still a hum. I don't think you can get away from that until you get into the super premium pumps mentioned earlier.

 

[AdamB]

I’m hooked on DC pumps . I have a 1050 eflux flow pump and very happy with it. I am not used to not hearing pumps on a larger tank . They don’t burn as much electricity and I have mine hooked up to blue tooth controller where I can just ramp it down when I feed !
The price point was great too!

 

[WiscoFishNut]

After running over the weekend it's starting to get a little quieter. The sound doesn't bother me and thankfully my wife is ok with the general "white noise" of the whole setup!

 

[jp_75]

how quiet are vectras?

 

[Sinfullchef]

how quiet are vectras?

99% silent, I can not hear my L2 over my skimmer

 

[mfinn]

how quiet are vectras?

Most of them are near silent. THere is a tiny hum/whine you can hear up close. Real close.

 

[Mppp]

I use a DCT 4000 at about 50% and it is absolutely silent. If you want to stay cheap try another jebao. If your going to spend money go a reef octopus.

No whining noise? I have a new DCT 4000 in the box, but it's exactly the same product as a Simplicity it was to replace which whines like crazy!