Return Pumps

[Vince]

Would like to hear some feedback on what return pump to go with. I have an ehiem 1260 on my 90 gallon, and recently bought a 1262 for my 120 upgrade. Just wondering what you guys think, this came up in chat earlier and some good feedback was brought up on mag-drives so thought it would be a good idea to share. Let us know what you think....

[poakley723]

Not sure if you are looking for feed back on return pumps in general or not but I have a mag 12 in my sump and it is vertually silent with the pad that comes in the box with it.

I also ran a mag 9.5 on a 125 I had before for 3 years with no issues. I didn't have the pad with it so it was a little loud on the glass sump.

[h20poloman]

Eheim's are great and I have been running Oceanrunner by AquaMedic for about the past 3 years with no issues. They are actually a tad more efficient according to the specs and a bit cheaper as well.

I'd be curious to hear anyone that has used the Water Blaster (Bubble blaster)

[bradreef]

eheims are some of the best. but double the price of mag's though. I have a mag and it is too loud. probably will get an eheim.

[jt_milstead]

To bad they don't make the Oceanrunners any more. I know the Eheims are more money( you get what you pay for) but IMO they run quieter, and are more efficient. I don't know why people are so concerned about having 1000 gph return pump.... You shouldn't be using your return pump for flow anyways unless you are running multiple.

[h20poloman]

[QUOTE=jt_milstead;735254]To bad they don't make the Oceanrunners any more.

When did they stop making them JT...I just bought a back up not too long ago Did Aquamedic get out of that space or just going to come out with a different product?

[reefer38]

im thinking about going with a MAG 7 for my upgrade.

[Mario]

cough (thata boy pete) Ive been running my mag 18 on my 90(plus 2 1050 evos) for a couple months now, nice strong pump. When your talking efficency please tell how much youll be saving at the end of the year? half the price of a eheim means more money towards other eqipment to me.

[Vince]

good feed back --keep em coming!! didn't even know about the bubble magnus

[Mario]

adding on............................... If i remember correctly larrym was a big fan of running big returns to take away the powerheads inside the tank, I run a bigger pump just incase i upgrade later down the line aswell

[jt_milstead]

adding on............................... If i remember correctly larrym was a big fan of running big returns to take away the powerheads inside the tank, I run a bigger pump just incase i upgrade later down the line aswell

You have your opinion and I have mine.I've had Mags, Eheim, Oceanrunners, and Quietones. I prefer the Eheim.
I don't use my return pump output in my circulation calculation.

[coral diver]

Remember Return pump is use to circulate water from your Display tank to your filtration system aka sump a high speed of water circulating between display and sump will not result in a good filtration of the water other means of equipment such as Power head or close loop is needed to produce surface water movement for aeration and under water current, I use a Mag12 for my return pump and 2 koralia 4 for water movement. IMO

[davocean]

Eheim has had a solid rep for a long time, all I use, I figure that part of my system has been worked out w/ little left that could be improved on.
The Oceanrunners were good for the money too, and like Marlin said actually a tad more efficient, but they are bigger, and I know they either stopped making them or I think someone was going to take over that design going off vague memory/hearsay.
I would stick w/ that 1262 and focus on other gear, wait for feedback on the new pumps coming out and see how they stand the test of time(which Eheim has already done)
I also agree w/ only using return to carry water from sump to display, 3-5x turnover seems best, dwell time for skimmer, less chance of micro bubbles, and prefer low flow for fuge.

[Aaron]

I was going to go with the quietone 6000. But now I am super confused on which one to get...

[jt_milstead]

I was going to go with the quietone 6000. But now I am super confused on which one to get...

I have used Quietone pumps in the past. I have experienced start up(clicking) issues when starting the larger models 4000 and above.