Vectra L1 - After 1year+

[ddrueckh]

I stick with AC pumps...Fluval SP line. Not loud at all and I feel AC pumps are more reliable. They also cost a lot less. I'm also the kind of guy that uses T5 instead of LED...just saying

 

[Scorpius]

I stick with AC pumps...Fluval SP line. Not loud at all and I feel AC pumps are more reliable. They also cost a lot less. I'm also the kind of guy that uses T5 instead of LED...just saying

I use T5's and DC pumps. ha....

 

[hatfielj]

Spend the money on a Red Dragon pump and it will be the only pump you ever have to buy again And I still run T5 too, lol

 

[zer0salinity]

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My tank is over 2.5 years. My Vectra M1 return is the only piece of equipment that has NEVER been serviced. Runs perfectly fine. Would buy again

I would definitely take it apart and service it atleast every year. Its easy to disassemble and put into a bucket of citric acid or vinegar solution and give it a light brush on the impeller assembly and motor bore on the housing. Cheers.