Submersible return pumps?

jnschlesinger · 11/23/2013, 11:31 PM

I have a 75g Reef setup (48x16x30) with a decent sized sump (10x20x30) and two plumbed 1/2" returns split from a single 3/4" which runs direct to my return pump. I am currently running a Quiet One 5000 as my return pump but I think I want some more flow in my tank. The Quiet one is almost 4 years old. I have a new Rio17hf that I've been sitting on for over a year as my 'backup' in case the quiet one breaks down. I hear from my local store that the Rio will push more water, but will also be louder (vibration). Before I swap it out to find out for myself, I was wondering what other people are using to push the most water, generate the least heat (suubmersible only) and run the quietest. Price is not much of an issue, I just want the best out there. Suggestions welcome!

billdogg · 11/24/2013, 06:40 AM

For an internal pump I look no further than Eheim. The pump will last pretty much forever with minimal maintenance. A 1260 would problably be enough, but I would spring for a 1262. It can always be dialed back with a valve, or, like I did, split to run reactors.

Crusinjimbo · 11/24/2013, 06:48 AM

The eheim 1260 does very well in my 60 cube but it is running full open through 5' of 3/4" that Ts to to 1/2" outlets. The pump is virtually silent and has run flawlessly for two years with quarterly vinegar cleaning. I would go for the 1262 on yours because your tank has a longer footprint in length so the extra fow available would be better IMO.

patsfan1130 · 11/24/2013, 08:12 AM

I run Eheim 1260/62 on all of my tanks - Dead silent and they run forever

NaClTDog · 11/24/2013, 08:47 AM

My eheim ran for 7 years without a hitch! I only changed it out because I went with a bigger tank!

jnschlesinger · 11/24/2013, 10:51 AM

Wow. Everyone seems to like the Eheim pumps. Didn't see that one coming! I'll look into them. Thank you!

Lacktaters · 11/30/2013, 04:17 AM

Eheim makes a great pump. I've been happy with my Laguna Max Flo 1350! The Lagunas are a little bit nicer IMHO: dead silent, reliable, and efficient. The only knock on Lagunas is their lack of a solid base (they're kinda weird shaped). Socaltropicalfishoutlet sells a nice acrylic stand with soft rubber feet for $20...problem solved.

11/23/2013, 11:31 PM	#1
jnschlesinger Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Woodland Hills, CA Posts: 8	Submersible return pumps? I have a 75g Reef setup (48x16x30) with a decent sized sump (10x20x30) and two plumbed 1/2" returns split from a single 3/4" which runs direct to my return pump. I am currently running a Quiet One 5000 as my return pump but I think I want some more flow in my tank. The Quiet one is almost 4 years old. I have a new Rio17hf that I've been sitting on for over a year as my 'backup' in case the quiet one breaks down. I hear from my local store that the Rio will push more water, but will also be louder (vibration). Before I swap it out to find out for myself, I was wondering what other people are using to push the most water, generate the least heat (suubmersible only) and run the quietest. Price is not much of an issue, I just want the best out there. Suggestions welcome!

11/24/2013, 06:40 AM	#2
billdogg Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Grove City, Ohio Posts: 10,806	For an internal pump I look no further than Eheim. The pump will last pretty much forever with minimal maintenance. A 1260 would problably be enough, but I would spring for a 1262. It can always be dialed back with a valve, or, like I did, split to run reactors. __________________ I'll try to be nice if you try to be smarter! I can't help that I grow older, but you can't make me grow up! Current Tank Info: 120 mixed reef with 40b sump, RO 150 skimmer, AI Sol Blue x 2, and a 60g Frag Tank with 100g rubbermaid sump. 2 x Kessil A360w lights, BM curve 5 skimmer

11/24/2013, 06:48 AM	#3
Crusinjimbo Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel FL Posts: 751	The eheim 1260 does very well in my 60 cube but it is running full open through 5' of 3/4" that Ts to to 1/2" outlets. The pump is virtually silent and has run flawlessly for two years with quarterly vinegar cleaning. I would go for the 1262 on yours because your tank has a longer footprint in length so the extra fow available would be better IMO. __________________ Jimbo 13.5G EVO

11/24/2013, 08:12 AM	#4
patsfan1130 Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Woburn, Ma Posts: 2,010	I run Eheim 1260/62 on all of my tanks - Dead silent and they run forever __________________ My cat's breath smells like cat food Member of the Boston Reefers Society Current Tank Info: 75g lps, 90g sps, 120g mixed, 180 nem tank, 300g reef, 600g up & coming reef

11/24/2013, 08:47 AM	#5
NaClTDog Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Eastern NC Posts: 55	My eheim ran for 7 years without a hitch! I only changed it out because I went with a bigger tank!

11/24/2013, 10:51 AM	#6
jnschlesinger Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Woodland Hills, CA Posts: 8	Wow. Everyone seems to like the Eheim pumps. Didn't see that one coming! I'll look into them. Thank you!

11/30/2013, 04:17 AM	#7
Lacktaters Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 128	Eheim makes a great pump. I've been happy with my Laguna Max Flo 1350! The Lagunas are a little bit nicer IMHO: dead silent, reliable, and efficient. The only knock on Lagunas is their lack of a solid base (they're kinda weird shaped). Socaltropicalfishoutlet sells a nice acrylic stand with soft rubber feet for $20...problem solved.