Pump replacement options

alten78 · 03/14/2013, 01:01 PM

Currently running a Mag 7 in my 75 gal/20gal sump. I have had the pump for roughly 7 years, over the years ive cleaned it several times, replaced impeller to keep it going, but I believe its at the end of its line now.

I haven't used anything BUT Mag pumps in the past, since the tank is in the living room im looking for something that is a little more quiet. Suggestions?

edit to add - this is my return pump sitting directly under the tank (4 ft straight pipe)

sirreal63 · 03/14/2013, 01:26 PM

Tunze Silence or Sicce Synchra are very quiet and strong and as an added bonus they use significantly less wattage than the Mag.

Nemeziz_za · 03/14/2013, 01:42 PM

Look at the Waveline DC range

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lighthouze08 · 03/14/2013, 02:10 PM

eheim 1250 or 1260

alten78 · 03/14/2013, 05:34 PM

Thanks all! The Tunze Silence definitely looks good using only 30 watts, ill keep an eye out.

pkirby · 03/14/2013, 07:35 PM

I replaced my mag 7 with a sicce syncra 3 I believe (may be 4, but I think it's a 3). The pump is dead silent and powerful, plus the flow is adjustable. HIGHLY recommend this pump! Can't talk long term yet, I've only had it 4 months

03/14/2013, 01:01 PM	#1
alten78 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Sheffield Lake, OH Posts: 1,231	Pump replacement options Currently running a Mag 7 in my 75 gal/20gal sump. I have had the pump for roughly 7 years, over the years ive cleaned it several times, replaced impeller to keep it going, but I believe its at the end of its line now. I haven't used anything BUT Mag pumps in the past, since the tank is in the living room im looking for something that is a little more quiet. Suggestions? edit to add - this is my return pump sitting directly under the tank (4 ft straight pipe) __________________ When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. Then find a person where life gave them vodka and have a party. ~ Ron White Current Tank Info: 120g SPS dominated Last edited by alten78; 03/14/2013 at 01:03 PM. Reason: add/edit

03/14/2013, 01:26 PM	#2
sirreal63 Go Spurs Go!!! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Meadowlakes Texas Posts: 13,357	Tunze Silence or Sicce Synchra are very quiet and strong and as an added bonus they use significantly less wattage than the Mag. __________________ Jack No One has ever been seriously injured by using the search function. Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms should be a convenience store, not a government agency. Current Tank Info: Reefing the Pentagon.

03/14/2013, 02:10 PM	#4
lighthouze08 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: VA Posts: 843	eheim 1250 or 1260 __________________ _____________

03/14/2013, 05:34 PM	#5
alten78 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Sheffield Lake, OH Posts: 1,231	Thanks all! The Tunze Silence definitely looks good using only 30 watts, ill keep an eye out. __________________ When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. Then find a person where life gave them vodka and have a party. ~ Ron White Current Tank Info: 120g SPS dominated

03/14/2013, 01:42 PM	#3
Nemeziz_za Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Cape Town, South Africa Posts: 30	Look at the Waveline DC range Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD

03/14/2013, 07:35 PM	#6
pkirby Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 408	I replaced my mag 7 with a sicce syncra 3 I believe (may be 4, but I think it's a 3). The pump is dead silent and powerful, plus the flow is adjustable. HIGHLY recommend this pump! Can't talk long term yet, I've only had it 4 months