Most quietest, energy efficient submersible pump ? approx 1200gph

Brent Thomann · 03/29/2006, 10:13 AM

looking for some advice on the quietest, most energy efficient 1200 gph submersible pump for my 180g reef setup.

have been using a -
Rio HF20
1290gph 1 feet
990 gph at 4 feet
870 gph at 6 feet
60 Watts
which works awesome but its extremely loud.

I also recently bought a Quiet One 4000, 1017 gph, 50 watts thats a little quieter but its not enough gph.

Any suggestions? Thx!

OnTheReef · 03/29/2006, 11:24 AM

I recently picked up an Eheim submersible pump. You can't hear it at all! Many people here rave about them being really quiet and I must agree, it's completely silent.

Ti · 03/29/2006, 11:33 AM

Eheim

Brent Thomann · 03/29/2006, 11:57 AM

how would the flow compare to the Rio I was using 6' at 870 gph which was perfect, maybe could tone it down a little too? But way too loud! I will definitely get the Eheim 1262 if its close. Does anyone know if the Eheim 1262 rated 900 gph is at 11`6"?

the Quiet One 4000 I just installed is rated 1017 gph (not sure at what feet) is definitely not enough flow. I have it plumb up 6' splitting out 4 hydor flos as seen in the pic below. And the Hydor Flo's barley turn because more flow is needed!

Brent Thomann · 03/29/2006, 02:54 PM

anyone?

kysmith · 03/29/2006, 03:43 PM

I had an ocean runner that was dead silent until I dropped it. It does not need to be submersed but it can be.

anthworks · 03/29/2006, 04:23 PM

Are the EHeim pumps pressure rated? Can they be used with a beckett skimmer.

THanks

Brent Thomann · 03/29/2006, 05:07 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by anthworks
Are the EHeim pumps pressure rated? Can they be used with a beckett skimmer.

THanks

yes and no

how would the flow compare to the Rio I was using 6' at 870 gph which was perfect, maybe could tone it down a little too? But way too loud! I will definitely get the Eheim 1262 if its close.

xtrstangx · 03/29/2006, 05:20 PM

Eheim.

Brent Thomann · 03/29/2006, 05:40 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by xtrstangx
Eheim.

not enough flow. the 1262 is only rated 665gph at 4' looked it up at drfosters

click on-
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produc...pc=1&N=0&Nty=1

> More Information Link

I'm going to need something that can compare to my Rio HF20 as mentioned in my first post.

sjm817 · 03/29/2006, 06:21 PM

Eheim. They flow a lot more that the "rating" would suggest. They don't die under head pressure like most other submersibles. I've also heard, but cant confirm that the USA ratings are not accurate. The 60 Hz Vs 50 Hz produces higher flow. I can tell you the an Eheim 1260 smokes a Mag7 in flow even though the Mag has a higher rating. People who have had a Mag9.5 and Eheim 1262 say the same.

03/29/2006, 10:13 AM	#1
Brent Thomann Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: T. Tonawanda, NY Posts: 1,825	Most quietest, energy efficient submersible pump ? approx 1200gph looking for some advice on the quietest, most energy efficient 1200 gph submersible pump for my 180g reef setup. have been using a - Rio HF20 1290gph 1 feet 990 gph at 4 feet 870 gph at 6 feet 60 Watts which works awesome but its extremely loud. I also recently bought a Quiet One 4000, 1017 gph, 50 watts thats a little quieter but its not enough gph. Any suggestions? Thx!

03/29/2006, 11:24 AM	#2
OnTheReef Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Santa Cruz, CA Posts: 340	I recently picked up an Eheim submersible pump. You can't hear it at all! Many people here rave about them being really quiet and I must agree, it's completely silent. __________________ 100 gallon reef tank, 40 gallon sump/fuge combo with RDSB 2x ASM G2 with gate valve mod TLF phos reactor w/Rowaphos, Seachem Nitrate sponge 4x55w 50/50 actinic PC Current USA 0 amm, 0 nitrite, 0 n Current Tank Info: 50 & 100 gallon reef tanks

03/29/2006, 11:33 AM	#3
Ti Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bay Area Posts: 7,927	Eheim __________________ Hair algae is my Macro algae.

03/29/2006, 11:57 AM	#4
Brent Thomann Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: T. Tonawanda, NY Posts: 1,825	how would the flow compare to the Rio I was using 6' at 870 gph which was perfect, maybe could tone it down a little too? But way too loud! I will definitely get the Eheim 1262 if its close. Does anyone know if the Eheim 1262 rated 900 gph is at 11`6"? the Quiet One 4000 I just installed is rated 1017 gph (not sure at what feet) is definitely not enough flow. I have it plumb up 6' splitting out 4 hydor flos as seen in the pic below. And the Hydor Flo's barley turn because more flow is needed! Last edited by Brent Thomann; 03/29/2006 at 12:12 PM.

03/29/2006, 03:43 PM	#6
kysmith Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 600	I had an ocean runner that was dead silent until I dropped it. It does not need to be submersed but it can be. __________________ GO HOKIES!! Current Tank Info: 29 gallon

03/29/2006, 02:54 PM	#5
Brent Thomann Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: T. Tonawanda, NY Posts: 1,825	anyone?

03/29/2006, 04:23 PM	#7
anthworks Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,071	Are the EHeim pumps pressure rated? Can they be used with a beckett skimmer. THanks

03/29/2006, 05:20 PM	#9
xtrstangx Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Shawnee, Kansas Posts: 4,568	Eheim.

03/29/2006, 06:21 PM	#11
sjm817 On Yer left! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Northern VA Posts: 18,777	Eheim. They flow a lot more that the "rating" would suggest. They don't die under head pressure like most other submersibles. I've also heard, but cant confirm that the USA ratings are not accurate. The 60 Hz Vs 50 Hz produces higher flow. I can tell you the an Eheim 1260 smokes a Mag7 in flow even though the Mag has a higher rating. People who have had a Mag9.5 and Eheim 1262 say the same. __________________ - Scott