High flow closed loop pump alternative to Reeflo?

Mr. Brooks · 09/14/2010, 11:54 PM

Hey guys,

I decided long ago to never install a closed loop on another tank after all the problems I had with my Reeflo Dart. I found a killer deal on a 300 gallon starphire Lee Mar. Unfortunately the tank was drilled for a closed loop. The original plan was to plug the holes. Now I'm thinking I might give closed loops another shot. I'd just like to stay away from Reeflo if I can. Super expensive red dragons seem to be the only alternative. Have any other suggestions? Thanks!

billdogg · 09/15/2010, 06:30 AM

I wish I could help - my DART has been running with no problems at all for several years now. Well, there was the one time it sucked up a heater suction cup......Now the intack has a 3" pvc shower drain over it!

royvoss · 09/15/2010, 07:13 AM

on my closes loop, i used a sqeunce pump heads, 3 phase blador motor, and vfd, been is service for 3+ years have not done a thing to it . just the pump that are rated for flow, you do not need a pressure pump for closed loop. any other ? feel free to ask.

viggen · 09/15/2010, 10:11 AM

In the pond hobby many/most feel performance pro pumps are the best out there.

Not sure how loud they are or any of that stuff but it might be worth a try. I have 1 performance pro 1/3 hp artesian pumps for my pond but they are still sitting in a box so I do not know how loud it is or isn't.

I do not know of any other options w/o noise. Iwaki 40 rlxt might work, could even run 2 of them to get the flow you want.

dahenley · 09/15/2010, 10:49 AM

Laguna pumps are equal to red dragon. Depending on the size. Or even split the closed loop in to two closed loops and use 2 Laguna pumps to keep the desired flow. They are energy efficient so no worries there

09/14/2010, 11:54 PM	#1
Mr. Brooks MASVC Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 3,477	High flow closed loop pump alternative to Reeflo? Hey guys, I decided long ago to never install a closed loop on another tank after all the problems I had with my Reeflo Dart. I found a killer deal on a 300 gallon starphire Lee Mar. Unfortunately the tank was drilled for a closed loop. The original plan was to plug the holes. Now I'm thinking I might give closed loops another shot. I'd just like to stay away from Reeflo if I can. Super expensive red dragons seem to be the only alternative. Have any other suggestions? Thanks!

09/15/2010, 06:30 AM	#2
billdogg Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Grove City, Ohio Posts: 10,806	I wish I could help - my DART has been running with no problems at all for several years now. Well, there was the one time it sucked up a heater suction cup......Now the intack has a 3" pvc shower drain over it! __________________ I'll try to be nice if you try to be smarter! I can't help that I grow older, but you can't make me grow up! Current Tank Info: 120 mixed reef with 40b sump, RO 150 skimmer, AI Sol Blue x 2, and a 60g Frag Tank with 100g rubbermaid sump. 2 x Kessil A360w lights, BM curve 5 skimmer

09/15/2010, 10:49 AM	#5
dahenley Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Lubbock, Tx Posts: 3,165	Laguna pumps are equal to red dragon. Depending on the size. Or even split the closed loop in to two closed loops and use 2 Laguna pumps to keep the desired flow. They are energy efficient so no worries there __________________ Its not just my tank, its OUR tank!!! :-) 240display, reef in progress Current Tank Info: 240 display, a few frags here and there. lots of fish, and lots of watching. (230 big screen getting re-sealed and going to add to the gallonage) My wife has no clue how addicted i really am.....

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09/15/2010, 07:13 AM	#3
royvoss Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: nj Posts: 467	on my closes loop, i used a sqeunce pump heads, 3 phase blador motor, and vfd, been is service for 3+ years have not done a thing to it . just the pump that are rated for flow, you do not need a pressure pump for closed loop. any other ? feel free to ask.

09/15/2010, 10:11 AM	#4
viggen Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Dayton, Ohio Posts: 2,213	In the pond hobby many/most feel performance pro pumps are the best out there. Not sure how loud they are or any of that stuff but it might be worth a try. I have 1 performance pro 1/3 hp artesian pumps for my pond but they are still sitting in a box so I do not know how loud it is or isn't. I do not know of any other options w/o noise. Iwaki 40 rlxt might work, could even run 2 of them to get the flow you want.