Which internal return pump for a 150g reef?

butts182 · Aug 13, 2012

Planning my 150g reef and need advice on which internal return pump to get. Tank will be sps and lps, 40g long sump, 6x60" tek T5s, SRO XP2000i skimmer.

kirkleigh84 · Aug 13, 2012

Im running ocean runner 6500 on my 185, or you can go with eheim 1260

butts182 · Aug 15, 2012

-Logzor · Aug 15, 2012

I don't try to have a ton of flow from my return but on my 150 I use an Ehiem 1262. It does the job.

KSzegi · Aug 15, 2012

Love the water blasters - size depends upon what flow you're looking for out of your returns.

mainereefer · Aug 15, 2012

I use a rio hf26 on my 180g havent had any problems at all

Troylee · Aug 15, 2012

Laguna 1500... Try az ponds they them on sale frequently for $99... This is the motor "pump" behind every red dragon, or airstar pump...

cdrewferd · Aug 15, 2012

Tagging along as I'm looking for a new return pump for my upcoming 120 build.

lakeviewink · Aug 15, 2012

mainereefer said:
I use a rio hf26 on my 180g havent had any problems at all

I like my Taam Rio HF, great impeller design and ceramic shaft/bushings. VERY affordable(under $120) compared to Eheim and super reliable, which can't be said for the older Rios. Make sure its a Hyper Flo

mainereefer · Aug 15, 2012

lakeviewink said:
I like my Taam Rio HF, great impeller design and ceramic shaft/bushings. VERY affordable(under $120) compared to Eheim and super reliable, which can't be said for the older Rios. Make sure its a Hyper Flo

dont forget low power consumption

rio got a bad rap because the older pumps had flat power cords that would crack now they have better power cords no problems

Pappy · Aug 15, 2012

Mag pumps and rios both are very reliable imo

butts182 · Sep 7, 2012

what about the eheim compact+ 5000. 1320 gph flow. anyone have any experience with one of these?

Blue face angel · Sep 7, 2012

I have a mag 12 on my 125 . Picked it up in sale years ago and still going strong. Also have had good luck with Quiet One pumps . Personally stay away from Rios , not that reliable , burned up many over the years .

SPSjunky · Sep 8, 2012

I have a mag 18 on my 150 and havent had any issues with it.

prsnlty · Sep 10, 2012

I'm looking to upgrade to a mag 12 pump. However I'm concerned about the overflow not being able to handle it. I have a HOB Eshopps OF with dual 1" drains and u tubes (only one seems to stay running though). I have the 2 drains Y'd into 1 - 1 1/4" because I only have enough room in the sump (30g) for one sock. I will have 5' head. The OF measures 9"W x 2 3/4"deep x 6"H.

So what are your opinions? I have a 125g tank.

Jackie
https://www.reef2reef.com/forums/member-tanks/83699-my-125g-3-sided-view-build.html

mainereefer · Sep 10, 2012

mag pumps use allot of power to run them go with a rio hf pump

prsnlty · Sep 10, 2012

mainereefer said:
mag pumps use allot of power to run them go with a rio hf pump

Thank you Marinereefer

I heard they are loud. It would be in a glass sump on ceramic tile flooring. No carpet in my house so the sound travels.

prsnlty · Sep 11, 2012

What kind of noise does your Rio HF26 make if any?

Surfage_Breakage · Sep 11, 2012

Will pond pumps work? I have a 225 I am getting ready to set up. I am looking for a pump as well, but on a budget. I went up to menards and saw that they had ponds pumps for a good price. 1000gph $50, 1900 $80. Whats everybodies opinion?

SPSjunky · Sep 11, 2012

Well, my mag 18 is dead silent. It is the pondmaster variation with the 18 foot cord.It does use a few more watts than some other more effiecent pumps.The piece of mind I get out of running a danner mag drive is by far worth it. Not to mention I paid $30 for my pump(got the hookup, bought a bunch of'em)