Help with pump!

eareyes · 12/11/2012, 12:02 PM

Ok Im building a new 75g tank with a 20g sump and 1200gph overflow box but not sure on which pump to buy its going to be pumped around 6 to 8 feet. Eheim pumps, Aqueon Quietflows, Mag drives???

gone fishin · 12/11/2012, 12:07 PM

on the home page there is a head loss calculator that will help you decide how much pump you need. Of the ones you listed I would go with a mag drive pump. Just a personal preference. good luck

eareyes · 12/11/2012, 12:11 PM

I have an idea of what head loss i'm looking for! need help on a pump brand!

gone fishin · 12/11/2012, 12:14 PM

AAAHHH sorry about that. for internal pumps I have always liked the Pond master/Danner mag drive pumps.

eareyes · 12/11/2012, 12:20 PM

know anything about the quietflows?

gone fishin · 12/11/2012, 12:30 PM

Not really I have never owned one. I have seen some people on here with them and they seem to like them. FWIW. You may want to post in the lighting and equipment forum. may get some more detailed feedback on brands.

eareyes · 12/11/2012, 12:56 PM

Thanks!!

BrokenSpoke · 12/11/2012, 05:13 PM

i have a very similar setup with the exception of the pumping height, mine is about 4'. I have an Enheim 1260 that has been bullet-proof and ultra quiet.

thegrun · 12/11/2012, 08:33 PM

I would go with the Eheim 1262 with that sized tank and 6-8 feet of head. Eheim makes great pumps, efficient, quiet and well built. There is nothing wrong with the other brands listed but Eheim is worth the extra money in my opinion.

Ghstwolf · 12/11/2012, 11:57 PM

I've got an Aqueon Quiteflow on my 90g setup with a 1" drain and a 3/4" return. Working great so far. The rise from my sump to my return nozzles is alittle over 4ft and it puts out ALOT of flow. Can't remember the exact pump but it's rated at 608gph max.

chrisfont23 · 12/12/2012, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by eareyes

Ok Im building a new 75g tank with a 20g sump and 1200gph overflow box but not sure on which pump to buy its going to be pumped around 6 to 8 feet. Eheim pumps, Aqueon Quietflows, Mag drives???

Eheim 1260/62...from experience. Spend a little more up front and it's worth it in the end. Quiet and reliable.

Ghstwolf · 12/12/2012, 01:54 AM

I'm not knocking the Eheims. I originally bought one but it came in with the plastic inlet screen broken and at the time BRS was out of stock to replace it. So I bought what was at the LFS and that was the Aqueon. I will probably buy an Eheim for my backup pump but for now I'm happy.

12/11/2012, 12:02 PM	#1
eareyes Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Juana Diaz, Puerto Rico Posts: 19	Help with pump! Ok Im building a new 75g tank with a 20g sump and 1200gph overflow box but not sure on which pump to buy its going to be pumped around 6 to 8 feet. Eheim pumps, Aqueon Quietflows, Mag drives??? __________________ Nothing like sitting in front of your aquarium with your favorite beer in hand just to sit back and relax... lol Current Tank Info: 75G Reef Aquarium

12/11/2012, 12:07 PM	#2
gone fishin Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Wyocena Wi Posts: 6,936	on the home page there is a head loss calculator that will help you decide how much pump you need. Of the ones you listed I would go with a mag drive pump. Just a personal preference. good luck __________________ Tony Current Tank Info: 180gal DT, BM NAC77 skimmer,3 Maxspect razors, Maxspect Gyre 150, 30g QT

12/11/2012, 12:11 PM	#3
eareyes Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Juana Diaz, Puerto Rico Posts: 19	I have an idea of what head loss i'm looking for! need help on a pump brand! __________________ Nothing like sitting in front of your aquarium with your favorite beer in hand just to sit back and relax... lol Current Tank Info: 75G Reef Aquarium

12/11/2012, 12:14 PM	#4
gone fishin Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Wyocena Wi Posts: 6,936	AAAHHH sorry about that. for internal pumps I have always liked the Pond master/Danner mag drive pumps. __________________ Tony Current Tank Info: 180gal DT, BM NAC77 skimmer,3 Maxspect razors, Maxspect Gyre 150, 30g QT

12/11/2012, 12:20 PM	#5
eareyes Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Juana Diaz, Puerto Rico Posts: 19	know anything about the quietflows? __________________ Nothing like sitting in front of your aquarium with your favorite beer in hand just to sit back and relax... lol Current Tank Info: 75G Reef Aquarium

12/11/2012, 12:30 PM	#6
gone fishin Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Wyocena Wi Posts: 6,936	Not really I have never owned one. I have seen some people on here with them and they seem to like them. FWIW. You may want to post in the lighting and equipment forum. may get some more detailed feedback on brands. __________________ Tony Current Tank Info: 180gal DT, BM NAC77 skimmer,3 Maxspect razors, Maxspect Gyre 150, 30g QT

12/11/2012, 12:56 PM	#7
eareyes Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Juana Diaz, Puerto Rico Posts: 19	Thanks!! __________________ Nothing like sitting in front of your aquarium with your favorite beer in hand just to sit back and relax... lol Current Tank Info: 75G Reef Aquarium

12/11/2012, 05:13 PM	#8
BrokenSpoke Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Parker, CO Posts: 564	i have a very similar setup with the exception of the pumping height, mine is about 4'. I have an Enheim 1260 that has been bullet-proof and ultra quiet.

12/11/2012, 08:33 PM	#9
thegrun Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Garden Grove, Ca Posts: 17,023	I would go with the Eheim 1262 with that sized tank and 6-8 feet of head. Eheim makes great pumps, efficient, quiet and well built. There is nothing wrong with the other brands listed but Eheim is worth the extra money in my opinion.

12/11/2012, 11:57 PM	#10
Ghstwolf Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Spokane WA Posts: 177	I've got an Aqueon Quiteflow on my 90g setup with a 1" drain and a 3/4" return. Working great so far. The rise from my sump to my return nozzles is alittle over 4ft and it puts out ALOT of flow. Can't remember the exact pump but it's rated at 608gph max.

12/12/2012, 01:54 AM	#12
Ghstwolf Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Spokane WA Posts: 177	I'm not knocking the Eheims. I originally bought one but it came in with the plastic inlet screen broken and at the time BRS was out of stock to replace it. So I bought what was at the LFS and that was the Aqueon. I will probably buy an Eheim for my backup pump but for now I'm happy.