Need a new Reliable & QUIET retrun pump

dave131 · 02/01/2016, 02:08 PM

Hi everybody! I am new to the forum. I've just picked up a 120 gallon tank with a 30 gallon sump. I have the Iwaki 40rxt and it makes too much noise. I'm looking to replace it with a quieter pump without losing reliability. Also, I can't have it bigger in size than the pump I have now.

I'm thinking about DC pumps but not sure how good they are compared to AC pumps. One of the names I was looking into is the DEEPWATER Aquatics. My main concern is that the thread is BSP and I'm not sure how good it will fit with MPT. Any input will be greatly appreciated.

RayAllen3422 · 02/01/2016, 02:11 PM

Have you looked at the Ecotech Vectras?

Jade5051 · 02/01/2016, 02:13 PM

Abyzz or Royal Exclusive.

Sk8r · 02/01/2016, 02:13 PM

External pump? or submerged?

thegrun · 02/01/2016, 02:15 PM

Hard to beat the tried and true Eheim 1262 which is what I use on my 120. The new DC pumps are more efficient and the higher quality ones run quiet also, but as far as long term battle tested Eheim makes great reliable pumps.

scooter31707 · 02/01/2016, 02:45 PM

Ecotech Vectras as I currently use one. I love it.

chimmike · 02/01/2016, 03:04 PM

+1 to the Vectra for a number of reasons.

dave131 · 02/01/2016, 05:34 PM

I'm looking for an external pump.

Reef Frog · 02/01/2016, 05:40 PM

Many of the pumps mentioned above can be used in sump or externally.

dave131 · 02/01/2016, 06:29 PM

Which one would be the best replacement for my Iwaki 40rxt*? I also need it to be the same size my cabin is limited.

triggreef · 02/01/2016, 06:47 PM

I have 3 of the deep water pumps, bought spare just in case which was easy since they are less than half cost of reeflo etc.. Haven't needed it. I'm actually really liking them. Electricity savings is ridiculous.

Had about 6 months now probly closer to a year. I'm pumping from a basement sump and the tank upstairs is also about 6 feet high so there's a good amount of head. I do run it on full blast most of the time but it does very well at less than half the energy of the reeflo I was using before. It's also nice to be able to turn it down without having to turn it off.

triggreef · 02/01/2016, 06:52 PM

Also mine is the db8 if I remember correct. I also used it to replace an external, and I'm running it submerged now as it was just easier. And as far as the pipe thread, you use American thread and just use Teflon tape. That's per the manufacturers instructions.

dave131 · 02/01/2016, 08:48 PM

Would you know if the deep water about the same size the *Iwaki 40rxt*?
Eheim 1262 is a external pump?

triggreef · 02/01/2016, 09:17 PM

I'm not sure I understand the question

TimeConsumer · 02/01/2016, 09:44 PM

Eheim 1262 can be used either submerged or external.

dave131 · 02/02/2016, 12:01 AM

Triggreef sorry I was asking two questions.
1-Is the deep water pump the same size as my Iwaki pump.
2- Eheim 1262 a external pump.

I know now Eheim 1262 is a external pump just trying to figure out which pump is a better way to go with.

chimmike · 02/02/2016, 06:48 AM

Dave: you can look at the models of the pumps yourself and compare if the inlet/outlet sizes are similar, as well as measurements.

Take a look at the ecotech Vectra pumps. Seriously. bulkreefsupply.com

bmrigs · 02/02/2016, 07:00 AM

Ehiem 1262. Quiet, reliable, internal or external.

Aquageek450 · 02/02/2016, 07:21 AM

SICCE Syncra Silent. I have the 2.0 and it is dead silent. no hum at all. Has nice suspended feet to keep it from touching the glass. I had an Eheim and it had a hum that I couldn't get rid of, it drove me crazy.

Spectral_Ranger · 02/02/2016, 08:34 AM

Another vote for the Eheim, mine is whisper quiet and has never given me a problem.

dave131 · 02/02/2016, 09:04 AM

Thank you all for your help.
I was just checking the review on the Sicce Syncra 4.0 and Eheim 1262. They both sound great for external and quietness. may need to flip a quarter on this one.

spbk84 · 02/02/2016, 09:04 AM

I vote Eheim as well. I used a Eheim 1260 for 3+ years on my 92 Gallon.

thegrun · 02/02/2016, 09:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dave131

Thank you all for your help.
I was just checking the review on the Sicce Syncra 4.0 and Eheim 1262. They both sound great for external and quietness. may need to flip a quarter on this one.

Both pumps are great, you really can't go wrong with either.

Koop · 02/02/2016, 10:49 AM

Is an external pump preferable to a submerged?

thegrun · 02/02/2016, 10:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Koop

Is an external pump preferable to a submerged?

There are pros and cons to both. An external pump transfers a less heat into the tank, internal pumps run a little quieter since the water dampens some of the noise, also with an internal pump if you have a plumbing leak it is confined into the sump.

02/01/2016, 02:08 PM	#1
dave131 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Posts: 38	Need a new Reliable & QUIET retrun pump Hi everybody! I am new to the forum. I've just picked up a 120 gallon tank with a 30 gallon sump. I have the Iwaki 40rxt and it makes too much noise. I'm looking to replace it with a quieter pump without losing reliability. Also, I can't have it bigger in size than the pump I have now. I'm thinking about DC pumps but not sure how good they are compared to AC pumps. One of the names I was looking into is the DEEPWATER Aquatics. My main concern is that the thread is BSP and I'm not sure how good it will fit with MPT. Any input will be greatly appreciated.

02/01/2016, 02:13 PM	#3
Jade5051 That guy... Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Illinois Posts: 1,218	Abyzz or Royal Exclusive. __________________ The dream that is now a memory - http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2550891

02/01/2016, 02:13 PM	#4
Sk8r RC Mod Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Spokane WA Posts: 34,628 Blog Entries: 55	External pump? or submerged? __________________ Sk8r Salinity 1.024-6; alkalinity 8.3-9.3 on KH scale; calcium 420; magnesium 1300, temp 78-80, nitrate .2. Ammonia 0. No filters: lps tank. Alk and cal won't rise if mg is low. Current Tank Info: 105g AquaVim wedge, yellow tang, sailfin blenny,royal gramma, ocellaris clown pair, yellow watchman, 100 microceriths, 25 tiny hermits, a 4" conch, 1" nassarius, recovering from 2 year hiatus with daily water change of 10%.

02/01/2016, 03:04 PM	#7
chimmike oxygen abuser Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Parrish, FL Posts: 5,089 Blog Entries: 2	+1 to the Vectra for a number of reasons. __________________ -Mike Tankless wonder Geaux Noles!

02/01/2016, 06:47 PM	#11
triggreef Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: East Hampton, CT Posts: 2,917	I have 3 of the deep water pumps, bought spare just in case which was easy since they are less than half cost of reeflo etc.. Haven't needed it. I'm actually really liking them. Electricity savings is ridiculous. Had about 6 months now probly closer to a year. I'm pumping from a basement sump and the tank upstairs is also about 6 feet high so there's a good amount of head. I do run it on full blast most of the time but it does very well at less than half the energy of the reeflo I was using before. It's also nice to be able to turn it down without having to turn it off. __________________ 200g DD Marineland. Acro and monti heavy with some birdsnest, LPS, and zoas. 125g FOWLR

02/01/2016, 02:11 PM	#2
RayAllen3422 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Winchester, VA Posts: 403	Have you looked at the Ecotech Vectras?

02/01/2016, 02:15 PM	#5
thegrun Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Garden Grove, Ca Posts: 17,023	Hard to beat the tried and true Eheim 1262 which is what I use on my 120. The new DC pumps are more efficient and the higher quality ones run quiet also, but as far as long term battle tested Eheim makes great reliable pumps.

02/01/2016, 02:45 PM	#6
scooter31707 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Virginia Posts: 4,971	Ecotech Vectras as I currently use one. I love it.

02/01/2016, 05:34 PM	#8
dave131 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Posts: 38	I'm looking for an external pump.

02/01/2016, 05:40 PM	#9
Reef Frog Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Maryland Posts: 3,121	Many of the pumps mentioned above can be used in sump or externally.

02/01/2016, 06:29 PM	#10
dave131 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Posts: 38	Which one would be the best replacement for my Iwaki 40rxt*? I also need it to be the same size my cabin is limited.

02/01/2016, 06:52 PM	#12
triggreef Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: East Hampton, CT Posts: 2,917	Also mine is the db8 if I remember correct. I also used it to replace an external, and I'm running it submerged now as it was just easier. And as far as the pipe thread, you use American thread and just use Teflon tape. That's per the manufacturers instructions. __________________ 200g DD Marineland. Acro and monti heavy with some birdsnest, LPS, and zoas. 125g FOWLR

02/01/2016, 08:48 PM	#13
dave131 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Posts: 38	Would you know if the deep water about the same size the Iwaki 40rxt? Eheim 1262 is a external pump?

02/01/2016, 09:17 PM	#14
triggreef Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: East Hampton, CT Posts: 2,917	I'm not sure I understand the question __________________ 200g DD Marineland. Acro and monti heavy with some birdsnest, LPS, and zoas. 125g FOWLR

02/01/2016, 09:44 PM	#15
TimeConsumer Registered Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: New Orleans, La Posts: 1,919	Eheim 1262 can be used either submerged or external. __________________ Steve - Retired from reefing, for now.

02/02/2016, 12:01 AM	#16
dave131 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Posts: 38	Triggreef sorry I was asking two questions. 1-Is the deep water pump the same size as my Iwaki pump. 2- Eheim 1262 a external pump. I know now Eheim 1262 is a external pump just trying to figure out which pump is a better way to go with.

02/02/2016, 06:48 AM	#17
chimmike oxygen abuser Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Parrish, FL Posts: 5,089 Blog Entries: 2	Dave: you can look at the models of the pumps yourself and compare if the inlet/outlet sizes are similar, as well as measurements. Take a look at the ecotech Vectra pumps. Seriously. bulkreefsupply.com __________________ -Mike Tankless wonder Geaux Noles!

02/02/2016, 07:00 AM	#18
bmrigs Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL Posts: 198	Ehiem 1262. Quiet, reliable, internal or external.

02/02/2016, 07:21 AM	#19
Aquageek450 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Posts: 289	SICCE Syncra Silent. I have the 2.0 and it is dead silent. no hum at all. Has nice suspended feet to keep it from touching the glass. I had an Eheim and it had a hum that I couldn't get rid of, it drove me crazy. __________________ 29Gal DT - Drilled, 700GPH Overflow, MP10WQD, ATI Dimmable Sunpower 4x24, 24" Reefbrite XHO, GHL Doser 2 20Gal Sump - Nyos Quantum 120, Sicce Syncra 2.0, EHEIM Jager 125W, BRS Mini Reactor

02/02/2016, 08:34 AM	#20
Spectral_Ranger Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Westford, MA Posts: 155	Another vote for the Eheim, mine is whisper quiet and has never given me a problem.

02/02/2016, 09:04 AM	#21
dave131 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Posts: 38	Thank you all for your help. I was just checking the review on the Sicce Syncra 4.0 and Eheim 1262. They both sound great for external and quietness. may need to flip a quarter on this one.

02/02/2016, 09:04 AM	#22
spbk84 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: South jersey Posts: 248	I vote Eheim as well. I used a Eheim 1260 for 3+ years on my 92 Gallon.

02/02/2016, 10:49 AM	#24
Koop Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Madison, VA Posts: 79	Is an external pump preferable to a submerged?