Return Pump Poll

BullSnapper · Jul 4, 2012

So I have a 40 Breeder that will have a 20 Gal Long sump/fuge.

I am trying to decide which return pump to go with.

PS: Please let me know which you recommend if you select other.

huuta · Jul 4, 2012

eheim 1260 or 1262

BullSnapper · Jul 4, 2012

I checked that earlier but it was nearly $110+ to much for a pump i can afford at the moment.

feh · Jul 4, 2012

huuta said:
eheim 1260 or 1262

I highly recommend eheim. I run mine in a 20L sump.

feh · Jul 4, 2012

BullSnapper said:
I checked that earlier but it was nearly $110+ to much for a pump i can afford at the moment.

Whats the rush? You'll save more money in the long run buying reliable equipment. It took me 6 months to get water in my tank and I don't regret holding out for better equipment.

zle · Jul 4, 2012

Go with maxijet1100 or 1800
Mag drive 5 should work too and cheap
The maxijet seem to use less energy and run a lot quiet
I heard a lot of great thigs

strange33w · Jul 4, 2012

the eheim are nice pumps for the money

Viva'sReef · Jul 4, 2012

May I also suggest the Ehiem. Top notch pumps

Pappy · Jul 4, 2012

Mag 5 or rio 1700. I've had excellent luck with these! Def not very weak pumps and the impeller jams all the time!

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Pappy · Jul 4, 2012

Pappy said:
Mag 5 or rio 1700. I've had excellent luck with these! Def not very weak pumps and the impeller jams all the time!

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Typo supposed to say def not maxijet

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BullSnapper · Jul 4, 2012

Holy cow, everyone dislikes those choices.

I can't go with Ehiem bc that thing is nearly $130 plus. I prefer to be below $100.

Any reason why everyone dislikes those mentioned pumps?

feh · Jul 4, 2012

Its best to choose reliable equipment even if it means a slower build. Its your inhabitant's life support. Patience is the name of the game with a successful reef. Would you really want to lose something you spent good money on and years to grow out because of equipment failure?

BullSnapper · Jul 4, 2012

I agree but i don't think a $30 difference in equipment would equate to failure that fast or most would be out of business.
Everyone doesn't run a $120 unit so there are others if not majority that use items that cost a bit less with great success.

scooterc268 · Jul 4, 2012

Here's what I use. Deep blue water pump

http://www.fishtanksdirect.com/deepbluewaterpumps.aspx

I have the largest one. I have no issues with it either. I think I got mine from amazon though. The link is just to show you. Mine is on a 120g mixed

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Just Clownin Around · Jul 4, 2012

Tunze
Quietest pump I ever ran. They make a 600 and 700gph model

Pappy · Jul 4, 2012

I didn't see any choices to choose from sorry could be because I'm using tapatalk though. But if your budget is below $100 danner mag5 is an epic pump!

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