Poll on pumps???

kayaaandjaden · 09/16/2009, 08:29 PM

We need a new pump. According to the chart, for our 92 gallon, we need atleast 460 gph, is that right?
So, I found these, which do you guys think is best???

Eheim Model 1260, CD-12784
$149.99

Quiet One Model 2200, CD-24631
$42.39

Mag Drive 500, CD-133309
$69.99

Other suggestions welcome. Would like to place order tomorrow

Misled · 09/16/2009, 08:41 PM

The eheim is a very nice pump. I see you have a corner tank!!!! Join the club!!!

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showth...5&pagenumber=1

ChrisKirkland · 09/16/2009, 08:45 PM

How big of a sump?

ChrisKirkland · 09/16/2009, 08:46 PM

If it is a small sump 10-30 gallons I would go with a Mag 5- Mag 7. If it is a large sump 30+ gallons I would go with the ehiem.

kayaaandjaden · 09/16/2009, 08:48 PM

I was just looking at that

Thanks...found that pump a little cheaper at saltycritter.com too

kayaaandjaden · 09/16/2009, 08:49 PM

small sump

Mrbeachbum2 · 09/16/2009, 09:28 PM

Anyone have any input on this pump Quiet One Model 2200, CD-24631
$42.39 ??? I'm in a similar situation with a 30L

powers2001 · 09/16/2009, 09:30 PM

Let us know what you have decided on.

Playa-1 · 09/16/2009, 10:20 PM

I would go eheim 1262.

aquaman05 · 09/17/2009, 01:52 PM

Sorry to hijack this thread but whats everyones thoughts on buying a bigger pump like the 1262 instead of the 1260 then choking the flow with a ball valve?
It would be more flow than i need but i was just thinking i guess

prickles · 09/17/2009, 08:33 PM

I had an eheim on my 110T. it replaced a mag. There are 2 main differences. 1 Quieter. 2 Cooler. The tank ran about 2 degrees cooler once I switched. According to the literature (if my memory is right), if you scale it back with ball valves the pump will use less energy and slow down or something so it's not overworking.

I would go eheim no questions.

Playa-1 · 09/17/2009, 09:21 PM

That works just fine Aquaman and it gives you more options for running additional equipment off the return pump. I can run the 1262 thru my tank full throttle without any issues. I choose to run a couple of media reactors t'd off of the return line, so that reduces the flow a little. At some point it would be overkill though. So it just all depends on your situation.

Jackie Blue · 09/18/2009, 01:03 AM

+1 on eheim, they are just too quiet and easy to maintain and clean.

PRDubois · 09/18/2009, 01:32 AM

Looks like mixed decision to me.

Why is the eheim 3 times as much? are these 3 the same size pumps?

09/16/2009, 08:29 PM	#1
kayaaandjaden Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 311	Poll on pumps??? We need a new pump. According to the chart, for our 92 gallon, we need atleast 460 gph, is that right? So, I found these, which do you guys think is best??? Eheim Model 1260, CD-12784 $149.99 Quiet One Model 2200, CD-24631 $42.39 Mag Drive 500, CD-133309 $69.99 Other suggestions welcome. Would like to place order tomorrow

09/16/2009, 08:41 PM	#2
Misled RC Mod Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Pittsburgh, Pa Posts: 11,440 Blog Entries: 11	The eheim is a very nice pump. I see you have a corner tank!!!! Join the club!!! http://reefcentral.com/forums/showth...5&pagenumber=1 __________________ Jesse I'm not saying I'm Batman. I'm just saying nobody has ever seen me and Batman in a room together.

09/16/2009, 08:45 PM	#3
ChrisKirkland Reef and Coral Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Lexington, Ky. Posts: 1,739	How big of a sump? __________________ Chris Kirkland Reef Nerd. Current Tank Info: Getting back into the hobby.

09/16/2009, 08:46 PM	#4
ChrisKirkland Reef and Coral Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Lexington, Ky. Posts: 1,739	If it is a small sump 10-30 gallons I would go with a Mag 5- Mag 7. If it is a large sump 30+ gallons I would go with the ehiem. __________________ Chris Kirkland Reef Nerd. Current Tank Info: Getting back into the hobby.

09/17/2009, 08:33 PM	#11
prickles Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: AZ Posts: 1,138	pump I had an eheim on my 110T. it replaced a mag. There are 2 main differences. 1 Quieter. 2 Cooler. The tank ran about 2 degrees cooler once I switched. According to the literature (if my memory is right), if you scale it back with ball valves the pump will use less energy and slow down or something so it's not overworking. I would go eheim no questions.

09/16/2009, 08:48 PM	#5
kayaaandjaden Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 311	I was just looking at that Thanks...found that pump a little cheaper at saltycritter.com too

09/16/2009, 08:49 PM	#6
kayaaandjaden Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 311	small sump

09/16/2009, 09:28 PM	#7
Mrbeachbum2 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,093	Anyone have any input on this pump Quiet One Model 2200, CD-24631 $42.39 ??? I'm in a similar situation with a 30L

09/16/2009, 09:30 PM	#8
powers2001 Moved On Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 224	Let us know what you have decided on.

09/16/2009, 10:20 PM	#9
Playa-1 Moved On Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Laguna Niguel, CA Posts: 7,497	I would go eheim 1262.

09/17/2009, 01:52 PM	#10
aquaman05 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: indiana Posts: 722	Sorry to hijack this thread but whats everyones thoughts on buying a bigger pump like the 1262 instead of the 1260 then choking the flow with a ball valve? It would be more flow than i need but i was just thinking i guess

09/17/2009, 09:21 PM	#12
Playa-1 Moved On Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Laguna Niguel, CA Posts: 7,497	That works just fine Aquaman and it gives you more options for running additional equipment off the return pump. I can run the 1262 thru my tank full throttle without any issues. I choose to run a couple of media reactors t'd off of the return line, so that reduces the flow a little. At some point it would be overkill though. So it just all depends on your situation.

09/18/2009, 01:03 AM	#13
Jackie Blue Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Elgin, IL Posts: 333	+1 on eheim, they are just too quiet and easy to maintain and clean. __________________ How am I doing? Well I got ten fingers and toes. Current Tank Info: 120 Gallon. Custom made refugium sump 30 gallons.

09/18/2009, 01:32 AM	#14
PRDubois Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chester, VA Posts: 3,626	Looks like mixed decision to me. Why is the eheim 3 times as much? are these 3 the same size pumps? __________________ http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2534403 Current Tank Info: 225 gal Reef, 60 gal reef & 40b frag tank