Return pump help

new_orleans_guy · Jul 18, 2017

I am currently in process of setting up a 120 gallon reef. I have read many mixed reviews about the different dc pumps and wonder what were everyones thought here?

revhtree · Jul 18, 2017

You looking for internal or external?

new_orleans_guy · Jul 18, 2017

If i go dc would be looking at internal

Jimbo662 · Jul 18, 2017

I've used wavelines for the last couple of years. BRS quit selling them so on my recent tank I went with a Red Sea Vario...the thing is dead silent.

GoVols · Jul 18, 2017

If I went with a new internal. Then I'd have to pull the trigger on one of these models.

http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/pumps-plumbing/submersible-aquarium-pumps/reef-octopus.html

@MrMichael
Runs one and the reviews speak for themselves.

Regards, GoVols

HolisticBear · Jul 18, 2017

GoVols said:
If I went with a new internal. Then I'd have to pull the trigger on one of these models.
http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/pumps-plumbing/submersible-aquarium-pumps/reef-octopus.html
@MrMichael
Runs one and the reviews speak for themselves.
Regards, GoVols

I own one of the smaller Varios and I'm very happy with it. There are a few build threads with Varios and they use a variant of that DC pump on their skimmers. I recommend it.

Ecotech has sold enough Vectra that there are plenty of reviews available. The third option would be the upcoming Siccie DC pumps. Everyone loves their non-DC pumps, so there is excitement over the upcoming DC pumps. Minimal reviews available.

If anyone speaks German, maybe they could summarize MeerwasserLive's recent YouTube review of the Siccie?? You can see demos of the Siccie iOS app in their review.

GoVols · Jul 18, 2017

MrMichael said:
I own one of the smaller Varios and I'm very happy with it. There are a few build threads with Varios and they use a variant of that DC pump on their skimmers. I recommend it.

Ecotech has sold enough Vectra that there are plenty of reviews available. The third option would be the upcoming Siccie DC pumps. Everyone loves their non-DC pumps, so there is excitement over the upcoming DC pumps. Minimal reviews available.

If anyone speaks German, maybe they could summarize MeerwasserLive's recent YouTube review of the Siccie?? You can see demos of the Siccie iOS app in their review.

Good Stuff!!!!
Thank You.

mfinn · Jul 18, 2017

new_orleans_guy said:
If i go dc would be looking at internal

I was very happy with my Vectra M1.
Solid, very quiet.
Internal or external.

Simplicity Aquatics · Jul 18, 2017

Our pumps are very reasonably priced, come with a pro rated 2 year warranty and we offer replacement parts should you ever need any. We are US based and answer our phones. Happy to help with any questions you may have!

new_orleans_guy · Jul 18, 2017

Where can i see a list of the pumps you offer?

KStatefan · Jul 18, 2017

new_orleans_guy said:
Where can i see a list of the pumps you offer?

https://simplicityaquatics.com/pumps/

rcpalmer1 · Jul 18, 2017

I recently bought A current pump and power heads. It took some time and extra components but I got everything working together on my 120. I have 3000 GPH pump I run at about 70% and 2-1050 GPH power heads I run synced off and on. I push one button and powerheads shut off and the return pump drops to 20% for feeding. 10 minutes latter everything goes back to normal. I got a deal from Saltwateraquarium.com If you deduct the store credit they gave me it all was under $300. If you decide to go this route message me. I have learned more than I wanted to know about their product line. I can give you info that is not on their site.

Salty1962 · Jul 19, 2017

I love my Varios 6 internal pump for my return and a Jebao DCT4000 internal for my manifold pump, both are DC pumps. Reliable and quiet.

theblackpearl · Jul 19, 2017

Jebao dct 12000 for me. i like it but it is a little loud at 100%.... i will be buying a 15000 soon

Don Lidtke · Jul 19, 2017

I am planning on running Ecotech with the battery backup.

new_orleans_guy · Jul 19, 2017

There are so many mixed reviews on all the dc pumps, this has me scratching my head. Plenty of people love them, but there are quite a number of problems i am seeing with not performing to specs and failure of controller and or pumps. In most cases multiple of same problem occurring with same model pump within reviews from customers.

joec · Jul 19, 2017

new_orleans_guy said:
There are so many mixed reviews on all the dc pumps, this has me scratching my head. Plenty of people love them, but there are quite a number of problems i am seeing with not performing to specs and failure of controller and or pumps. In most cases multiple of same problem occurring with same model pump within reviews from customers.

I am also at the beginning stages of a 120. I plan and using a Fluval SP4 (AC) with a gate valve to tune the flow. This pump is supposed to be very quiet and very reliable.

When people start claiming they've had DC pumps work flawlessly for 5 years, I'll start believing in DC pumps as return pumps

new_orleans_guy · Jul 19, 2017

joec said:
I am also at the beginning stages of a 120. I plan and using a Fluval SP4 (AC) with a gate valve to tune the flow. This pump is supposed to be very quiet and very reliable.

When people start claiming they've had DC pumps work flawlessly for 5 years, I'll start believing in DC pumps as return pumps

I have an Iwaki 40 that ran for 10 years without fail. I moved and recently took this pump out blew out the dirt and dust checked impeller and removed pump head plugged it in and motor ran like new. Hard to beat that for reliability.