Eheim Return Pumps

lucifersreef · 07/10/2006, 03:00 AM

Apparently these pumps, Eheim 1200 series, are expensive, but so far they are looking a lot cheaper than the other pumps ive found. The other pumps are Iwakis, Lagunas. Thanks

lucifersreef · 07/10/2006, 06:23 AM

sorry no question in the first post, can you tell me if the eheimn pumps are as good, or better quality than the others

RichConley · 07/10/2006, 07:25 AM

theyre good pumps, but the iwakis/panworlds/bluelines/GRI are better (albiet louder). If you're looking for a good reliable quiet cheap submersible, look at Ocean Runner pumps. If price isnt an issue, eheim.

lucifersreef · 07/10/2006, 07:49 AM

i was at first goin to have an external pump, but is an internal easier and what problems does it pose

theop · 07/10/2006, 08:14 AM

An internal pump will transfer more heat into your tank. That is the main downside.

However, running submerged will make the pump a bit more quiet and will usually make plumbing easier.

Nano Chris · 07/10/2006, 08:18 AM

I like the eheim, but if you cant afford that go with mag drive

CeeGee · 07/10/2006, 08:39 AM

I just replaced my mag with a eheim and couldn't be happier. The mags are too loud.

Tremelle · 07/10/2006, 08:58 AM

How much flow are you looking to achieve with the return pump? I used a Mag Drive on my last setup with good success. On my new setup I went with a Quiet One 6000, and it is working great. It is quieter and cooler than the Mag Drive, and the Quiet One is a larger model than the Mag Drive.

RichConley · 07/10/2006, 09:39 AM

I dont know why people say mags are loud. My mag5 was DEAD SILENT. I mean you couldnt tell it was on silent.

natedogg · 07/10/2006, 09:54 AM

i just ordered a Eheim 1260. hope its good. Ive heard a lot of people love it.

trmiv · 07/10/2006, 10:00 AM

It's a great pump, and more powerful than the equivalent mag. My 1260 is much more powerful than the Mag 7 it replaced

07/10/2006, 03:00 AM	#1
lucifersreef Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Australia Posts: 96	Eheim Return Pumps Apparently these pumps, Eheim 1200 series, are expensive, but so far they are looking a lot cheaper than the other pumps ive found. The other pumps are Iwakis, Lagunas. Thanks

07/10/2006, 07:25 AM	#3
RichConley Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Bostonian in Chicago going to DC Posts: 9,908	theyre good pumps, but the iwakis/panworlds/bluelines/GRI are better (albiet louder). If you're looking for a good reliable quiet cheap submersible, look at Ocean Runner pumps. If price isnt an issue, eheim. __________________ NO TANKS!!!

07/10/2006, 08:18 AM	#6
Nano Chris Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 2,758	I like the eheim, but if you cant afford that go with mag drive __________________ Chris ------- 34 Gallon Red Sea Max 130! Setup (Just got back into the hobby) Current Tank Info: 34 Gallon RedSeaMax!

07/10/2006, 08:39 AM	#7
CeeGee Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: TN Posts: 3,272	I just replaced my mag with a eheim and couldn't be happier. The mags are too loud. __________________ My algae WAS special. Current Tank Info: 75 gallon display, 40 gallon breeder sump, RLSS R6i, ATI Powermodule, Apex, Ecotech MP40's

07/10/2006, 09:39 AM	#9
RichConley Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Bostonian in Chicago going to DC Posts: 9,908	I dont know why people say mags are loud. My mag5 was DEAD SILENT. I mean you couldnt tell it was on silent. __________________ NO TANKS!!!

07/10/2006, 06:23 AM	#2
lucifersreef Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Australia Posts: 96	sorry no question in the first post, can you tell me if the eheimn pumps are as good, or better quality than the others

07/10/2006, 07:49 AM	#4
lucifersreef Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Australia Posts: 96	i was at first goin to have an external pump, but is an internal easier and what problems does it pose

07/10/2006, 08:14 AM	#5
theop Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Durham, NC Posts: 1,493	An internal pump will transfer more heat into your tank. That is the main downside. However, running submerged will make the pump a bit more quiet and will usually make plumbing easier.

07/10/2006, 08:58 AM	#8
Tremelle Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 929	How much flow are you looking to achieve with the return pump? I used a Mag Drive on my last setup with good success. On my new setup I went with a Quiet One 6000, and it is working great. It is quieter and cooler than the Mag Drive, and the Quiet One is a larger model than the Mag Drive.

07/10/2006, 09:54 AM	#10
natedogg Nate Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 329	i just ordered a Eheim 1260. hope its good. Ive heard a lot of people love it.

07/10/2006, 10:00 AM	#11
trmiv Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 3,082	It's a great pump, and more powerful than the equivalent mag. My 1260 is much more powerful than the Mag 7 it replaced __________________ Current tank: Red Sea Reefer 350 Deluxe, Avast Marine Pegleg 180 skimmer, Gyre 150, Eheim 1262 return