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Post by jasonandsarah on Oct 17, 2013 4:49:41 GMT -5
Does anyone know a good reliable return pump that I don't have to cut my right arm off to purchase? I need something in the 1700 gph range. I have a 740 gph in my sump now so I could just add another smaller pump? 1000 gph? I've seen some cheaper ones on eBay 710 gph for 25$ free s/h but messaged them and at 3 foot return line the pump will only push 80 gph!!!!I didn't even know that was possible! Others say there not made for salt. Idk maybe there isn't any that don't cost 200$
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Post by ReefJunkie on Oct 17, 2013 6:34:14 GMT -5
The pondmaster magdrive 9.5 pumps 950 gph @ 4 feet of head. I have the 5 and has been reliable so far. The 9.5 is like $85 on amazon.
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Post by gotareef on Oct 17, 2013 9:03:15 GMT -5
mag pumps are crazy expensive use ridiculous amounts of power to run, and rust I will never buy another!!
go with the rio hf pumps!
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Post by ryansweatt2004 on Oct 17, 2013 9:53:06 GMT -5
Same here, I've had many larger mag drives seize up because the impellers shattered and started rusting. Mag drive pumps are just way to inefficient and costly to bother buying with all the better made, more affordable and efficient pumps on the market.
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Post by jasonandsarah on Oct 17, 2013 12:24:49 GMT -5
Well that's what I want to know! Lol what are the other quality brand cheap return pumps? Anyone know of or ever use any of the ones on eBay? There at least 3 or 4 pumps over 1000 gph that are under 50$?
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Post by gotareef on Oct 17, 2013 13:19:05 GMT -5
I just got a catilina 3000 pump for $45. I have never had an issue with any of there products. I have used there heaters,pumps, lights....
I have the 800w heater on my 180
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Post by scoobnoob on Oct 17, 2013 16:24:50 GMT -5
I've been pleased with my lifeguard quiet one 3 years without a single issue
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Post by ReefJunkie on Oct 18, 2013 6:02:49 GMT -5
We'll this is good to know. I went with the mag based on an experienced reefer's recommendation! I may look into something else more cost effective! Thanks guys  |
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Post by gotareef on Oct 18, 2013 7:52:53 GMT -5
mag pumps were good 8-10 years ago.... its like comparing a mh light to a led the led will win every time
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Post by jasonandsarah on Oct 18, 2013 7:57:09 GMT -5
Almost all pumps are mag drive now anyways right? Also whole were one the subject of return pumps. What are people aiming for on turn over rate through the sump?
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Post by ryansweatt2004 on Oct 18, 2013 8:40:25 GMT -5
Unless there's some new electric motor technology then Yes, technically all water pumps on the aquarium market are electric magnetic drive aka mag drive. I was talking about the pond master pumps branded as "mag drive". They create a lot of excess heat, use double the wattage of comparable pumps, and are known to have impeller issues. I'm a fan of the coralvue water blaster pumps but then agin it doesn't fit into a cheap budget. I've heard a lot of good about eheim pumps, sedra and since pumps though.
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Post by jasonandsarah on Oct 18, 2013 11:20:47 GMT -5
The pump I have now is awesome!I love it just undersized for my tank I think?740 gph and it was only like 40$ hydor in/out of water controllable flow. Was thinking about doubling them up and using out of water? Would 1480 gph be good enough turn over?
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Post by gotareef on Oct 18, 2013 11:58:36 GMT -5
when I say "mag drive" I mean danner mag drive pumps
as far as turn over goes, what is your overflow box rated for? and are you talking 1480gph at 3'-4' or is that the pump flow at 0' ?
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Post by jasonandsarah on Oct 18, 2013 15:46:58 GMT -5
It's at 3' feet and I'm not sure what it brings it down to at 3'? But I bought another overflow so I could get more flow just need another pump
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