Return pump

renato120 · Dec 26, 2015

Hello! I need a quiet and good return pump for a 120g tank.
I have always used the mag pumps.
They are not quiet at all. They are good, never had any issues with it.
I dont know any good brands except the mag ones.
I do have a brand new mag 9.5 here. I was going to use it but I guess I need a bigger one for a 120g maybe a mag 12.

ChrisAndJulie2012 · Dec 26, 2015

Following as I'll be shopping for one in the near future too.

mikey_p · Dec 26, 2015

I have the jebao12000 on my 220 and it's super quiet if u put it on full power u will hear a slight humming but still barely noticeable

saltyhog · Dec 26, 2015

I have a Sicce Sycra Silent 5.0 that is 3 years old and going strong. I also have a 4.0 I use for transfering water and for a back up, just in case. It's very quiet and has been trouble free so far.

renato120 · Dec 26, 2015

mikey_p said:
I have the jebao12000 on my 220 and it's super quiet if u put it on full power u will hear a slight humming but still barely noticeable

How long you have that for? The jebao 8000
Would be good for me I think. The Flow rate are from 1585 GPH to 2113 GPH
Maybe the 6000?

renato120 · Dec 26, 2015

saltyhog said:
I have a Sicce Sycra Silent 5.0 that is 3 years old and going strong. I also have a 4.0 I use for transfering water and for a back up, just in case. It's very quiet and has been trouble free so far.

Gonna search for those. Thanks

kv69 · Dec 26, 2015

I use a fluval SP4 perfect for your size tank. Quiet as well.

jetmaker · Dec 26, 2015

Eheim 1262 quiet

den75 · Dec 26, 2015

Water blasters

renato120 · Dec 26, 2015

I wonder how good the jebao pumps are! You cant beat the price of them. Im searching for all

ermartin · Dec 26, 2015

i have Sicce Sycra on 2 different tanks and couldn't be happier

Jlobes · Dec 27, 2015

i used to use an ehiem 1262, but upgraded to a water blaster 3000 with the tank restart. really like the water blaster, fairly quiet and great flow.

underwaterdan · Dec 27, 2015

I use the ecotech m1 and I am happy with it. Calibration is a little awkward but after that the pump runs itself and is whisper quiet.

My definition of whisper quiet : can't hear it when tank stand door is open or closed during normal operation. If there is no other noise in the room at all, including no overflow, AND then if you are within a foot you do hear a very slight hum.