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04/03/2014, 10:46 AM
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Location: berks county PA
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Looking for a submersible pump other than mag
I got a mag drive 9.5 a few months ago for my return on my 150g. It def isn't enough and I was looking at the mag 18 and 24. Are there any cheaper submersible pumps out there that are worth a look?
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Big tanks are only big to people who don't have them. Current Tank Info: 240g Double sided DT, 45g sump, 55g fuge, and now a 150g new reef |
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04/03/2014, 11:56 AM
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Reef octoous diablo DC controlled pump. Think the model you would want is the 5500. If buying I got my 3500 online cheaper than a mag 7. Great pump so far.
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04/03/2014, 12:22 PM
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If you are looking for a comparable pump the Laguna Max-Flo 1500 is the way to go.
I know it looks like an egg but that is just the case its in, it comes apart to the same familiar aquarium pump shape. The motor block is made by askoll in italy. And this motor block is a direct replacement for the ones used to make the high end Red Dragon pumps. It will use 50% less energy then the mag 18, will be silent, and is extremely durable. I use one on my skimmer. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Laguna-MaxFl...item5405d11e51
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Hobby Experience: 9200ish gallons, 26 skimmers, and a handful of Kent Scrapers. Current Tank: Vortech Powered 600G SPS Tank w/ 100gal frag tank & 100g Sump. RK2-RK10 Skimmer. ReefAngel. Radium 20k. |
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04/03/2014, 12:40 PM
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I think I'm going to go with a jebao 12000. I can grab one for $110 and it moves water
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Big tanks are only big to people who don't have them. Current Tank Info: 240g Double sided DT, 45g sump, 55g fuge, and now a 150g new reef |
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04/03/2014, 01:12 PM
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Yikes.
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Hobby Experience: 9200ish gallons, 26 skimmers, and a handful of Kent Scrapers. Current Tank: Vortech Powered 600G SPS Tank w/ 100gal frag tank & 100g Sump. RK2-RK10 Skimmer. ReefAngel. Radium 20k. |
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04/04/2014, 09:53 AM
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I wouldnt trust the well being of my system on a Jebao. If it were a circ pump then maybe I would risk it but not on a return pump. Quote:
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I told you not to be stupid you moron!(Stern) Current Tank Info: 60 gal cube/20g tideline sump-mixed reef, Aquamaxx c-tech Ca Rx, Akula 160 skimmer, paxbellum N18, mitras LX7 lighting with T-5s, apex controller |
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04/04/2014, 10:00 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2005
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+1 on the Laguna, that's what I run....
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04/04/2014, 10:07 AM
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I also suggest a Laguna
My 3 top pumps I have used with my 180 1. Eheim 1262 2. Sicce 5 3. Laguna Max Flo 1500 IMO the Laguna is the highest quality of the 3 |
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