Best pump for in-sump return

zt444a · 08/17/2008, 06:27 PM

I have a 90g tank and a 40br sump that has an overall volume of about 110g. I push it up to about 6ft high then back into the main display.

Currently I am using a Mag 12. I think it is a bit noisy though, and the wattage it draws is up there.

What is the best return pump with about the same power as the Mag 12, but also quiet?

reefergeorge · 08/17/2008, 07:06 PM

Best http://www.fishsupply.com/sprd-45m3.html

I would look into eheim. They deal with head loss much better than a mag, and you can get away with smaller plumbing.
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DallasCowboys · 08/17/2008, 08:24 PM

I think the consensus here is either Eheim or Oceanrunner. Mag is reliable but it's an energy hog and dumps a lot of heat to your tank.

Curve · 08/17/2008, 09:17 PM

I run mags in the sump with no noise. Do you have any type of dampening material around it so it can't vibrate?? Mine were really noisy just sitting in the sump and then I put the dampening pad on it and it is very quiet now. Do you have it plumbed with all pvc or flex?? If it is all pvc put a short piece of flex in it and try that.

HaleMoana · 08/17/2008, 09:26 PM

I run a mag in my sump and I love it. It keeps my tank at 81 without heaters... yes, I do keep heaters in there set at 80, but they are never on.

I'd prefer my tank to run at 80degrees, but I'm not complaining at 81 without my heaters running.

08/17/2008, 06:27 PM	#1
zt444a Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Montgomery, NY Posts: 2,603	Best pump for in-sump return I have a 90g tank and a 40br sump that has an overall volume of about 110g. I push it up to about 6ft high then back into the main display. Currently I am using a Mag 12. I think it is a bit noisy though, and the wattage it draws is up there. What is the best return pump with about the same power as the Mag 12, but also quiet? __________________ Howard DeBord " When the Boogeyman goes to sleep every night, he checks his closet for Chuck Norris. " Current Tank Info: None atm

08/17/2008, 07:06 PM	#2
reefergeorge Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: St Louis MO Posts: 4,222	Best http://www.fishsupply.com/sprd-45m3.html I would look into eheim. They deal with head loss much better than a mag, and you can get away with smaller plumbing. http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produc...=0012784000000 __________________ $35-50 for a <1" frag of some stupid named thing that came from a colony you bought for $40-60 wholesale and chopped into 20-40 pieces? No thanks. "JasonH" Current Tank Info: 125 aggressive reef, DIY led lighting, swc cone skimmer, 33 gallon sump, posiden Ps3 return.

08/17/2008, 09:17 PM	#4
Curve Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Farmerville, Louisiana Posts: 652	I run mags in the sump with no noise. Do you have any type of dampening material around it so it can't vibrate?? Mine were really noisy just sitting in the sump and then I put the dampening pad on it and it is very quiet now. Do you have it plumbed with all pvc or flex?? If it is all pvc put a short piece of flex in it and try that. __________________ If you don't take some meds, you're going to burn out of this hobby everytime a shrimp farts. Current Tank Info: 210 aggresive, 3 gallon led build

08/17/2008, 09:26 PM	#5
HaleMoana Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Philly Burbs Posts: 433	I run a mag in my sump and I love it. It keeps my tank at 81 without heaters... yes, I do keep heaters in there set at 80, but they are never on. I'd prefer my tank to run at 80degrees, but I'm not complaining at 81 without my heaters running. __________________ HaleMoana = Home of the Ocean - Delaware Valley Reef Club - Current Tank Info: Custom Starphire 220 In Wall Wrasse Retreat

08/17/2008, 08:24 PM	#3
DallasCowboys Moved On Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: TX Posts: 60	I think the consensus here is either Eheim or Oceanrunner. Mag is reliable but it's an energy hog and dumps a lot of heat to your tank.