GFO reactor pumps

fishtk75 · 01/15/2012, 09:40 AM

I have a Maxi-Jet 1200 on my GFO reactor from BRS. Now is there pumps that are more quiet then a Maxi-jet I have now humming?

mordibv · 01/15/2012, 09:44 AM

Is the pump laying on the sump floor ? If it is just pick up a silicone pot holder at Bed Bath and Beyond .
2nd option .. Hang the pump so it's floating in the water slightly above the sump floor .

fishtk75 · 01/15/2012, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by mordibv

Is the pump laying on the sump floor ? If it is just pick up a silicone pot holder at Bed Bath and Beyond .
2nd option .. Hang the pump so it's floating in the water slightly above the sump floor .

The pump is hanging in the water. You can fell the tubing vibration back to the reactor. Still humming loud and I cleaned it to see if dirt in it. I also put plastic pipe insulation around pump.

scarface70706 · 01/15/2012, 05:27 PM

max jets are junk even the colbalt version. if i was you id make a manifold off your return line and power your reactors. then use the max jet for water changes. i use my max jet for water changes and im sitting here listening to the pump and i couldnt imagine this in my system running 24/7. F that lol

lucky_snapper · 01/15/2012, 06:25 PM

I am using a mag 7 to run two BRS jumbo reactors.. Works great and its silent. You can't go wrong with mag pumps.

jamey1015 · 01/15/2012, 06:42 PM

I use a small Eheim on my gfo reactor it's so silent I've never heard it and it has ran for years trouble free with the same impeller, knock on wood...

droth335 · 01/16/2012, 07:20 AM

we use a mini jet and has worked well and is quiet (or at least can't be heard over the skimmer pump :-)

01/15/2012, 09:40 AM	#1
fishtk75 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: PA Posts: 1,530	GFO reactor pumps I have a Maxi-Jet 1200 on my GFO reactor from BRS. Now is there pumps that are more quiet then a Maxi-jet I have now humming?

01/15/2012, 09:44 AM	#2
mordibv Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Western Mass Posts: 1,499	Is the pump laying on the sump floor ? If it is just pick up a silicone pot holder at Bed Bath and Beyond . 2nd option .. Hang the pump so it's floating in the water slightly above the sump floor . __________________ It's hard to take advice from those who do not show the fruits of their labor . Current Tank Info: No tank ATM

01/15/2012, 06:42 PM	#6
jamey1015 <"))))>( Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Detroit Posts: 171	I use a small Eheim on my gfo reactor it's so silent I've never heard it and it has ran for years trouble free with the same impeller, knock on wood... __________________ Reefing since 1994' 180g Clarity Plus SPS dominant Full Spectrum LED lighting 2x Ecotech MP40W-ES Reef Octopus SRO-5000 Korallin 1502 Calcium Reactor Bashsea Bio-Pellet Reactor

01/16/2012, 07:20 AM	#7
droth335 Registered Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Iowa Posts: 794	we use a mini jet and has worked well and is quiet (or at least can't be heard over the skimmer pump :-) __________________ Dave Current Tank Info: 210 sps dominant reef: 40g sump, kalk,4 reefbreeder photon 32's ; 300DD mixed reef with 180 gallon sump, 4 Reefbreeder Photon 32's.

01/15/2012, 05:27 PM	#4
scarface70706 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 1,364	max jets are junk even the colbalt version. if i was you id make a manifold off your return line and power your reactors. then use the max jet for water changes. i use my max jet for water changes and im sitting here listening to the pump and i couldnt imagine this in my system running 24/7. F that lol

01/15/2012, 06:25 PM	#5
lucky_snapper Registered Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Destin FL Posts: 344	I am using a mag 7 to run two BRS jumbo reactors.. Works great and its silent. You can't go wrong with mag pumps.