Upgrading Return Pump - Looking for Advice

monty · 02/01/2008, 06:20 PM

I am thinking about adding a little more return flow to my tank, now that im not doing fish only anymore going forward. Currently, I have a Mag 9.5, and it feeds two 1" return pipes with 3/4" loc-ling on the end. My returns are also 1". Any suggestions on a more powerful pump, if possibly without changing my current plumbing, as it would be kind of a PITA. Looking for something reliable for long time use, submursable within the sump, and QUIET! Thanks in advance for any suggestions

monty · 02/01/2008, 06:21 PM

when i said my returns were also 1', I meant my drians...everything is 1', to put it simply.

seagirl · 02/01/2008, 06:31 PM

i run eheims and love them. also check out ocean runners. both are quiet and very reliable.

atf72 · 02/01/2008, 09:32 PM

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Originally posted by seagirl
i run eheims and love them. also check out ocean runners. both are quiet and very reliable.

^^^^^^^^ I second that ^^^^^^^^

sjm817 · 02/01/2008, 09:50 PM

Even though an Eheim 1262 has ~ the same rating as a mag9.5, it will have more actual flow. They are also very quiet. What is the display and sump size?

monty · 02/02/2008, 08:11 AM

tank is 180g and sump is 55g - sjm, like your pats prediction!

sjm817 · 02/02/2008, 08:50 AM

I'm originally from CT. Cant wait for the big game! Eheim 1262 is a nice pump for that setup. You would like it over the Mag9.

monty · 02/02/2008, 08:09 PM

nice...thanks for the input, ill look into it. lots of good sports in Ct this weekend. i just came from UCONN vs PITT mens bball, great game...getting ready for PATS tomorrow, hoping for history.

02/01/2008, 06:20 PM	#1
monty Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Old Saybrook, CT Posts: 895	Upgrading Return Pump - Looking for Advice I am thinking about adding a little more return flow to my tank, now that im not doing fish only anymore going forward. Currently, I have a Mag 9.5, and it feeds two 1" return pipes with 3/4" loc-ling on the end. My returns are also 1". Any suggestions on a more powerful pump, if possibly without changing my current plumbing, as it would be kind of a PITA. Looking for something reliable for long time use, submursable within the sump, and QUIET! Thanks in advance for any suggestions

02/01/2008, 09:50 PM	#5
sjm817 On Yer left! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Northern VA Posts: 18,777	Even though an Eheim 1262 has ~ the same rating as a mag9.5, it will have more actual flow. They are also very quiet. What is the display and sump size? __________________ - Scott

02/02/2008, 08:50 AM	#7
sjm817 On Yer left! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Northern VA Posts: 18,777	I'm originally from CT. Cant wait for the big game! Eheim 1262 is a nice pump for that setup. You would like it over the Mag9. __________________ - Scott

02/01/2008, 06:21 PM	#2
monty Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Old Saybrook, CT Posts: 895	when i said my returns were also 1', I meant my drians...everything is 1', to put it simply.

02/01/2008, 06:31 PM	#3
seagirl Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,130	i run eheims and love them. also check out ocean runners. both are quiet and very reliable.

02/02/2008, 08:11 AM	#6
monty Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Old Saybrook, CT Posts: 895	tank is 180g and sump is 55g - sjm, like your pats prediction!

02/02/2008, 08:09 PM	#8
monty Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Old Saybrook, CT Posts: 895	nice...thanks for the input, ill look into it. lots of good sports in Ct this weekend. i just came from UCONN vs PITT mens bball, great game...getting ready for PATS tomorrow, hoping for history.