Quiet Return Pump

myram · 01/30/2014, 06:11 PM

I'm setting up a 54 corner tank in the next couple of weeks, and I'm looking for suggestions for a quiet return pump.

The previous owner used a Rio 2500 pump for a return, and actually included a brand new in the box Rio 2500 with the setup. I'm planning on using that new pump for my return, but if there are better more quiet options I would be interested in hearing about them.

Thanks,

Steve

fade2black · 01/30/2014, 06:12 PM

I just bought and started using a sicce syncra pump and it is silent. Quietest pump I have ever used.

Justdrew · 01/30/2014, 06:15 PM

I concur. I switched to a Sicce Syncra about a year ago. Previously was using a Mag 7. Amazing difference. Made the Mag 7 sound like a blender in comparison.

4bruceinc · 01/30/2014, 06:32 PM

The Eheim compacts are quiet too. The 2000 should work well for you.

Singularity96 · 01/30/2014, 06:39 PM

Tunze silence 1023.1 or something like thag

Av8bluewater · 01/30/2014, 08:24 PM

I have a Rio for my water changes. It has run dry several times and still works great and silent.
I have a Reef Octopus DC pump for my return . It is completely silent. You can not tell it's running unless you put your head up next to it. There are cheaper versions of the same pump around the internet. It's quieter than my Red Dragon skimmer pump.

Portsie · 01/30/2014, 08:50 PM

I just set up my 90 and went with the tunze 1003.02. Very quiet, I have to have the doors open and my ear next to the sump to even hear it, very impressed so far

AugustWest · 01/30/2014, 08:53 PM

Eheim are very quiet. Extremely reliable also.

miatawnt2b · 01/30/2014, 10:10 PM

eheim are teh quietest ac pumps ive ever used. Want silent though, get a Jebao DC3000 or any of the DC series pumps.

raybyrne67 · 01/30/2014, 11:06 PM

+1 for the Eheim

myram · 01/31/2014, 08:10 AM

I'm going to give the RIO 2500 a shot and see how it does, if it's too noisy I'll make a swap out to one of the ones recommended here.

Thanks,

Steve

AugustWest · 01/31/2014, 09:23 AM

I could see using the Rio because you already have it but I'd suggest keeping the Rio as a back-up and getting a more reliable pump.

Rios are not quiet and are definitely not reliable. Good luck

myram · 01/31/2014, 12:04 PM

I've used Rio pumps for many years and never had a failure ever, and they are always silent.
But with that being said, I've never used one as a return pump..........so time may tell.

Steve

AugustWest · 01/31/2014, 12:19 PM

Yeah, I use a Rio to mix my salt water too. As a return pump? Much better options.

origreefer · 01/31/2014, 03:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Singularity96

Tunze silence 1023.1 or something like thag

Tunzes are great. I just replaced all my older Eheims with the silence series, they make no noise and hardly use any electricity as well.

postie1686 · 02/02/2014, 07:23 PM

after trying a sicce i will never go back!

myram · 02/02/2014, 08:43 PM

I put a couple Sicce on my Ebay watch list, and an Eheim too.

If the Rio 2500 doesn't work out, I'm make a move and get one of them.

Steve

redwhiteandblue · 02/02/2014, 08:48 PM

I started using a sicce 4 in oct 13. quiet in my opinion (cant hear it over my skimmer). but im used to a mag 9 and the blueline 55 it replaced so its not saying much. heard good things about eheim as well

01/30/2014, 06:11 PM	#1
myram #347, 19 years Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Biddeford, ME Posts: 1,714	Quiet Return Pump I'm setting up a 54 corner tank in the next couple of weeks, and I'm looking for suggestions for a quiet return pump. The previous owner used a Rio 2500 pump for a return, and actually included a brand new in the box Rio 2500 with the setup. I'm planning on using that new pump for my return, but if there are better more quiet options I would be interested in hearing about them. Thanks, Steve Last edited by myram; 01/30/2014 at 06:58 PM.

01/30/2014, 06:15 PM	#3
Justdrew Dad with Triplets! Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 583	I concur. I switched to a Sicce Syncra about a year ago. Previously was using a Mag 7. Amazing difference. Made the Mag 7 sound like a blender in comparison. __________________ "As Far As You Know!" -Fletch Current Tank Info: 40 Breeder, 2X Radion XR15W, Vortech MP40 & MP10, Simplicity Aquatics 240DC Skimmer, Apex Controlled

01/30/2014, 08:50 PM	#7
Portsie Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: New Brunswick, Canada Posts: 741	I just set up my 90 and went with the tunze 1003.02. Very quiet, I have to have the doors open and my ear next to the sump to even hear it, very impressed so far __________________ 90g corner overflow, 33g sump, Apex, Vertex IN-100, 2x MP-10w ES, 1X MP-40w, Tunze Osmolator, 60lbs Caribsea oolite, 85lbs live rock, 4x54w T5 with LED moonlights

01/30/2014, 10:10 PM	#9
miatawnt2b Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 1,467	eheim are teh quietest ac pumps ive ever used. Want silent though, get a Jebao DC3000 or any of the DC series pumps. __________________ Proud member of the JTCCB (jebao tuners club for cheap bastards)

01/30/2014, 11:06 PM	#10
raybyrne67 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 353	+1 for the Eheim __________________ Ray, Current Tank Info: 75G, Salinity 1.025, Temp 80.5, Ca 430, Alk 9, Mg 1260, mixed reef, Radion XR30w Gen 2 x2, MP10w ES x2,Vertex 130, Eheim 1260 return, Apex, Tunze ATO

01/30/2014, 06:12 PM	#2
fade2black Premium Member Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Mentor, Ohio Posts: 1,358	I just bought and started using a sicce syncra pump and it is silent. Quietest pump I have ever used.

01/30/2014, 06:32 PM	#4
4bruceinc Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 182	The Eheim compacts are quiet too. The 2000 should work well for you.

01/30/2014, 06:39 PM	#5
Singularity96 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 28	Tunze silence 1023.1 or something like thag

01/30/2014, 08:24 PM	#6
Av8bluewater Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Plano, TX Posts: 763	I have a Rio for my water changes. It has run dry several times and still works great and silent. I have a Reef Octopus DC pump for my return . It is completely silent. You can not tell it's running unless you put your head up next to it. There are cheaper versions of the same pump around the internet. It's quieter than my Red Dragon skimmer pump.

01/30/2014, 08:53 PM	#8
AugustWest Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 765 Blog Entries: 1	Eheim are very quiet. Extremely reliable also.

01/31/2014, 08:10 AM	#11
myram #347, 19 years Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Biddeford, ME Posts: 1,714	I'm going to give the RIO 2500 a shot and see how it does, if it's too noisy I'll make a swap out to one of the ones recommended here. Thanks, Steve

01/31/2014, 09:23 AM	#12
AugustWest Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 765 Blog Entries: 1	I could see using the Rio because you already have it but I'd suggest keeping the Rio as a back-up and getting a more reliable pump. Rios are not quiet and are definitely not reliable. Good luck

01/31/2014, 12:04 PM	#13
myram #347, 19 years Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Biddeford, ME Posts: 1,714	I've used Rio pumps for many years and never had a failure ever, and they are always silent. But with that being said, I've never used one as a return pump..........so time may tell. Steve

01/31/2014, 12:19 PM	#14
AugustWest Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 765 Blog Entries: 1	Yeah, I use a Rio to mix my salt water too. As a return pump? Much better options.

02/02/2014, 07:23 PM	#16
postie1686 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Minnesota Posts: 191	after trying a sicce i will never go back!

02/02/2014, 08:43 PM	#17
myram #347, 19 years Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Biddeford, ME Posts: 1,714	I put a couple Sicce on my Ebay watch list, and an Eheim too. If the Rio 2500 doesn't work out, I'm make a move and get one of them. Steve

02/02/2014, 08:48 PM	#18
redwhiteandblue Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 259	I started using a sicce 4 in oct 13. quiet in my opinion (cant hear it over my skimmer). but im used to a mag 9 and the blueline 55 it replaced so its not saying much. heard good things about eheim as well __________________ 180 mixed reef since 2011....work in progress 55 in wall Fowlr