Best 900 to 1100 Gpu pump for the money?

Hokies83 · 08/31/2013, 02:33 PM

Atm im using a cheapo off eBay and it is insane loud.

Anything for a god price that does 900 to 1100 Gpu adjustable that does not sound like a small blender is running?

Dmorty217 · 08/31/2013, 02:49 PM

Reliability wise I would go with a danner mag drive, had them for years and have never had issues with them. A quiet one pump is also very quiet, hence the name

s_kelley · 08/31/2013, 02:50 PM

Anything reeflo I would stand by

saltwater808 · 08/31/2013, 06:53 PM

I run a mag 9.5 externally its nice. It makes a bit of noise. I really don't have anything to compare it to as for as noise and actual gph ratings. I would buy one again.

dkeller_nc · 09/01/2013, 08:03 AM

Depends on what you mean "best for the money". Does that mean, most reliable, lowest sound output, highest reliability, or most efficient for watts consumed?

Generally speaking,

Sicce syncra pumps are very nearly silent, and have the longest warranty period (assuming they're registered when you buy it).

Eheim submersible hobby pumps have the longest track record of near invulnerability. That doesn't mean other pumps aren't reliable, but they're newer, so not as long of a track record.

The most efficient pumps vs watts consumed currently available in the hobbyist price range are DC pumps. There are multiple brands available, though all of them are essentially clones of the RLSS Waveline pump. An example is the SpeedWave DC pump that Bulk Reef Supply sells, another is the Reef Octopus Diablo line of DC pumps (one source is Marine Depot).

Mag-Drive pumps are easily the most common, lowest-price circulation pump in use by hobbyists on the lower end of the flow spectrum. Parts are nearly universally available, and they're about 1/2-2/3rds the price of the ones mentioned above. However, they are also an older generation design that put out a lot of heat and consume a lot of electricity for the gph they produce.

If you want a highly reliable pump in the higher flow rates that isn't submersible, then Iwaki, Pan-World and Reef-Flo are pretty much the go-to options.

Palting · 09/01/2013, 08:13 AM

There are lots of good pumps out there. If you are looking for one that's 900-1100gph, runs quiet, AND is a good buy, I would recommend one of the Rio pumps. I have the Rio Plus 2100 and the Rio Plus 3100, both running for over 3 years, as well as the more expensive pumps. I'll have to say the Rio works just as well as the more expensive pump, is quieter, and is a lot cheaper. I would suggest looking at the Rio Plus 3100 ( http://www.riopump.net/products_pumps/Rioplus_desc.html ), or their Rio 20XP ( http://www.riopump.net/products_pumps/RioXP.html ) .

08/31/2013, 02:33 PM	#1
Hokies83 Moved On Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Roanoke Va Posts: 347	Best 900 to 1100 Gpu pump for the money? Atm im using a cheapo off eBay and it is insane loud. Anything for a god price that does 900 to 1100 Gpu adjustable that does not sound like a small blender is running?

08/31/2013, 02:49 PM	#2
Dmorty217 Saltwater Addict Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Vandalia OHIO Posts: 11,624	Reliability wise I would go with a danner mag drive, had them for years and have never had issues with them. A quiet one pump is also very quiet, hence the name __________________ Fish are not disposable commodities, but a worthwhile investment that can be maintained and enjoyed for many years, providing one is willing to take the time to understand their requirements and needs Current Tank Info: 625g, 220g sump, RD3 230w, Vectra L1 on a closed loop, 3 MP60s, MP40. Several QTs

09/01/2013, 08:13 AM	#6
Palting Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Ohio Posts: 6,912	There are lots of good pumps out there. If you are looking for one that's 900-1100gph, runs quiet, AND is a good buy, I would recommend one of the Rio pumps. I have the Rio Plus 2100 and the Rio Plus 3100, both running for over 3 years, as well as the more expensive pumps. I'll have to say the Rio works just as well as the more expensive pump, is quieter, and is a lot cheaper. I would suggest looking at the Rio Plus 3100 ( http://www.riopump.net/products_pumps/Rioplus_desc.html ), or their Rio 20XP ( http://www.riopump.net/products_pumps/RioXP.html ) . __________________ Anything I post is just an opinion. One of many in this hobby. Believe and follow at your own risk of rapid and complete annihilation of all life in your tank :) Current Tank Info: Incept 3/2010, 150 RR, 50g sump, 20g fuge, 150w 15K MH x3, T5 actinics x8, moonlight LED x6, 1400gph return, Koralia 1400 x4, 300 g skimmer, 4 tangs, 2 mandarins, 2 perc, 6 line, 3 cardinals, 2 firefish, SPS, LPS, zoas, palys, shrooms, clam

08/31/2013, 02:50 PM	#3
s_kelley Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: east taunton, ma Posts: 288	Anything reeflo I would stand by

08/31/2013, 06:53 PM	#4
saltwater808 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Lihue, Kauai Posts: 135	I run a mag 9.5 externally its nice. It makes a bit of noise. I really don't have anything to compare it to as for as noise and actual gph ratings. I would buy one again.

09/01/2013, 08:03 AM	#5
dkeller_nc Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Central NC Posts: 5,062	Depends on what you mean "best for the money". Does that mean, most reliable, lowest sound output, highest reliability, or most efficient for watts consumed? Generally speaking, Sicce syncra pumps are very nearly silent, and have the longest warranty period (assuming they're registered when you buy it). Eheim submersible hobby pumps have the longest track record of near invulnerability. That doesn't mean other pumps aren't reliable, but they're newer, so not as long of a track record. The most efficient pumps vs watts consumed currently available in the hobbyist price range are DC pumps. There are multiple brands available, though all of them are essentially clones of the RLSS Waveline pump. An example is the SpeedWave DC pump that Bulk Reef Supply sells, another is the Reef Octopus Diablo line of DC pumps (one source is Marine Depot). Mag-Drive pumps are easily the most common, lowest-price circulation pump in use by hobbyists on the lower end of the flow spectrum. Parts are nearly universally available, and they're about 1/2-2/3rds the price of the ones mentioned above. However, they are also an older generation design that put out a lot of heat and consume a lot of electricity for the gph they produce. If you want a highly reliable pump in the higher flow rates that isn't submersible, then Iwaki, Pan-World and Reef-Flo are pretty much the go-to options.