Does any 1 have experience with coralife xternal pumps?

STEELERFAN747 · 08/23/2006, 05:03 PM

Hi. I am currently in the developing stages of a 120g reef tank, which I want to do using as little money as possible.
I am planning on transferring my coral, rock, fish, lights etc....
I have a submersible pump which has been doing a decent job running my wet-dry, uv and chiller while still managing to create circulation.
I however had to add 2 power heads for support.

I was thinking of adding a second submersible pump (probably an ocean runner due to cost) , or add a coralife 1090 external pump which is rated at 1,090 gph with 13.1 ft max head while only consuming 80 watts and then due away with the submersible pump. (once again because of cost)

My question is has anyone had experience with these pumps? and which route would you recommend?

tuberider · 08/23/2006, 07:47 PM

I have one, looks like and Iwaki knock off. It moves water and is not too loud nothing special.

STEELERFAN747 · 08/24/2006, 10:50 AM

Thanks Tube.

If anyone else has some feedback, it would be greatly appreciated.

Scatcat · 08/25/2006, 05:53 AM

I have one if works great but I do think it's loud, I don't know if its quiet compared to other because itâ€™s the only pump that size I've ever had. It defiantly moves water.

Scat

STEELERFAN747 · 08/25/2006, 08:48 AM

Thanks Skat. Appreciate the info.

STEELERFAN747 · 08/29/2006, 07:55 PM

Anyone else have any input. Please feels free.

Thanks

Zoos · 08/30/2006, 08:13 PM

Boooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!

STEELERFAN747 · 08/30/2006, 09:47 PM

Boooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!

But give some ideas if your going to make a comment like that.

Zoos · 08/30/2006, 10:50 PM

Seriously though, I've seen those pumps in action, not my favorite. I would rather go with a panworld or even a little giant.

package · 08/31/2006, 07:37 AM

Opinions differ - if going cheap, I would go Turbo Sea http://www.thatpetplace.com/Products...temdy00.aspxor
OR
Gen X (I think it is the Iwaki spinoff) http://www.premiumaquatics.com/Merch...gory_Code=MAK4

I have used both plus little giant. http://www.thatpetplace.com/Products.../Itemdy00.aspx

I like the little giant the least, runs hot - (at least mine) uses the most power.

I recommend Gen X - price, power consumption and water movement.

I think all 3 are reliable though.

RichConley · 08/31/2006, 08:56 AM

The Coralife ones seem to be just as expensive as the Iwakis. I dont see any savings in any way.

If you're looking for power consumption, look at the Blueline NS series. THeyre about as good as it gets.

PrangeWay · 08/31/2006, 09:17 AM

My understanding is the Coralife Turbo-Sea pumps ARE Pan-World pumps, just mantufactured by Panworld (aka painted red) for Coralife.

PW

STEELERFAN747 · 08/31/2006, 01:01 PM

Seriously though, I've seen those pumps in action, not my favorite. I would rather go with a panworld or even a little giant.

The Coralife ones seem to be just as expensive as the Iwakis. I dont see any savings in any way.

If you're looking for power consumption, look at the Blueline NS series. THeyre about as good as it gets.

After looking it up, it seems BLUE LINE is PANWORLD. So in reality both of you are recommending the same pump. Also These pumps were designed and built by the former chief engineer from Iwaki-Japan. They feature similar flow rates and head pressure. They offer low noise, and reliablity that have made Iwaki the best magnetic drive pumps available. The PanWorld pumps are even a little more quiet then Iwaki. These pumps also include the Powercord, something iwaki leaves off.

Zoos · 08/31/2006, 04:07 PM

The Blueline is the same thing as the Panworld, the Coralife is not. and the Gen-x which I have never used, I have heard is very loud from a lot of people so I would not go that route either.
thanks
Felix

STEELERFAN747 · 09/04/2006, 02:19 PM

Thanks guys. I think I will be trying the panworld.

erc111 · 09/04/2006, 03:28 PM

I use a Gen-x pcx-40 , 1090gph for my chiller.

It works well and it is much quieter than the last little giant I had.

Nano Chris · 09/04/2006, 03:41 PM

You could use a Eheim 1262 for that 120gal its quiet and can be external or in sump.

STEELERFAN747 · 09/04/2006, 03:52 PM

You could use a Eheim 1262 for that 120gal its quiet and can be external or in sump.

How many gallons is it rated for? and do you think I could get by using that one pump with 2 returns and yet still run my refugium, u/v and chiller?

08/23/2006, 05:03 PM	#1
STEELERFAN747 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Miami Fl. Posts: 1,252	Does any 1 have experience with coralife xternal pumps? Hi. I am currently in the developing stages of a 120g reef tank, which I want to do using as little money as possible. I am planning on transferring my coral, rock, fish, lights etc.... I have a submersible pump which has been doing a decent job running my wet-dry, uv and chiller while still managing to create circulation. I however had to add 2 power heads for support. I was thinking of adding a second submersible pump (probably an ocean runner due to cost) , or add a coralife 1090 external pump which is rated at 1,090 gph with 13.1 ft max head while only consuming 80 watts and then due away with the submersible pump. (once again because of cost) My question is has anyone had experience with these pumps? and which route would you recommend? __________________ First they said "practice makes perfect", then they told me "nobody's perfect", so I just stopped practicing. Current Tank Info: 46g, 22" rimless starphire ReefSavvy cube, Speedwave DC 790 return pump, Custom acrylic sump/fuge, set of Tunze 6055 PH's with multi controller 7095, Cadlights PLS-100 skimmer, Apex controller, Tunze osmolator & Maxspect Razor 120w led light fixture

08/23/2006, 07:47 PM	#2
tuberider Where's Lahey? Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Montara, Ca. Posts: 1,392	I have one, looks like and Iwaki knock off. It moves water and is not too loud nothing special. __________________ "Nobody wants it admit they ate nine cans of ravioli, but I did and I'm ashamed of myself." Ricky Current Tank Info: on the verge of crashing at any moment

08/24/2006, 10:50 AM	#3
STEELERFAN747 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Miami Fl. Posts: 1,252	Thanks Tube. If anyone else has some feedback, it would be greatly appreciated. __________________ First they said "practice makes perfect", then they told me "nobody's perfect", so I just stopped practicing. Current Tank Info: 46g, 22" rimless starphire ReefSavvy cube, Speedwave DC 790 return pump, Custom acrylic sump/fuge, set of Tunze 6055 PH's with multi controller 7095, Cadlights PLS-100 skimmer, Apex controller, Tunze osmolator & Maxspect Razor 120w led light fixture

08/25/2006, 08:48 AM	#5
STEELERFAN747 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Miami Fl. Posts: 1,252	Thanks Skat. Appreciate the info. __________________ First they said "practice makes perfect", then they told me "nobody's perfect", so I just stopped practicing. Current Tank Info: 46g, 22" rimless starphire ReefSavvy cube, Speedwave DC 790 return pump, Custom acrylic sump/fuge, set of Tunze 6055 PH's with multi controller 7095, Cadlights PLS-100 skimmer, Apex controller, Tunze osmolator & Maxspect Razor 120w led light fixture

08/29/2006, 07:55 PM	#6
STEELERFAN747 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Miami Fl. Posts: 1,252	Anyone else have any input. Please feels free. Thanks __________________ First they said "practice makes perfect", then they told me "nobody's perfect", so I just stopped practicing. Current Tank Info: 46g, 22" rimless starphire ReefSavvy cube, Speedwave DC 790 return pump, Custom acrylic sump/fuge, set of Tunze 6055 PH's with multi controller 7095, Cadlights PLS-100 skimmer, Apex controller, Tunze osmolator & Maxspect Razor 120w led light fixture

08/25/2006, 05:53 AM	#4
Scatcat Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: TX Posts: 70	I have one if works great but I do think it's loud, I don't know if its quiet compared to other because itâ€™s the only pump that size I've ever had. It defiantly moves water. Scat

08/30/2006, 08:13 PM	#7
Zoos Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 1,334	Boooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!! __________________ "The only thing that interferes with my learning is my education." Current Tank Info: None.

08/30/2006, 09:47 PM	#8
STEELERFAN747 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Miami Fl. Posts: 1,252	Boooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!! But give some ideas if your going to make a comment like that. __________________ First they said "practice makes perfect", then they told me "nobody's perfect", so I just stopped practicing. Current Tank Info: 46g, 22" rimless starphire ReefSavvy cube, Speedwave DC 790 return pump, Custom acrylic sump/fuge, set of Tunze 6055 PH's with multi controller 7095, Cadlights PLS-100 skimmer, Apex controller, Tunze osmolator & Maxspect Razor 120w led light fixture

08/30/2006, 10:50 PM	#9
Zoos Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 1,334	Seriously though, I've seen those pumps in action, not my favorite. I would rather go with a panworld or even a little giant. __________________ "The only thing that interferes with my learning is my education." Current Tank Info: None.

08/31/2006, 07:37 AM	#10
package Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Hurricane, WV Posts: 312	Opinions differ - if going cheap, I would go Turbo Sea http://www.thatpetplace.com/Products...temdy00.aspxor OR Gen X (I think it is the Iwaki spinoff) http://www.premiumaquatics.com/Merch...gory_Code=MAK4 I have used both plus little giant. http://www.thatpetplace.com/Products.../Itemdy00.aspx I like the little giant the least, runs hot - (at least mine) uses the most power. I recommend Gen X - price, power consumption and water movement. I think all 3 are reliable though.

08/31/2006, 08:56 AM	#11
RichConley Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Bostonian in Chicago going to DC Posts: 9,908	The Coralife ones seem to be just as expensive as the Iwakis. I dont see any savings in any way. If you're looking for power consumption, look at the Blueline NS series. THeyre about as good as it gets. __________________ NO TANKS!!!

08/31/2006, 09:17 AM	#12
PrangeWay Duke of Monte Fisto Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 722	My understanding is the Coralife Turbo-Sea pumps ARE Pan-World pumps, just mantufactured by Panworld (aka painted red) for Coralife. PW __________________ Dumbest Quotes Ever..... "Great color, great growth" closely followed by "all water parameters fine"

08/31/2006, 01:01 PM	#13
STEELERFAN747 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Miami Fl. Posts: 1,252	Seriously though, I've seen those pumps in action, not my favorite. I would rather go with a panworld or even a little giant. The Coralife ones seem to be just as expensive as the Iwakis. I dont see any savings in any way. If you're looking for power consumption, look at the Blueline NS series. THeyre about as good as it gets. After looking it up, it seems BLUE LINE is PANWORLD. So in reality both of you are recommending the same pump. Also These pumps were designed and built by the former chief engineer from Iwaki-Japan. They feature similar flow rates and head pressure. They offer low noise, and reliablity that have made Iwaki the best magnetic drive pumps available. The PanWorld pumps are even a little more quiet then Iwaki. These pumps also include the Powercord, something iwaki leaves off. __________________ First they said "practice makes perfect", then they told me "nobody's perfect", so I just stopped practicing. Current Tank Info: 46g, 22" rimless starphire ReefSavvy cube, Speedwave DC 790 return pump, Custom acrylic sump/fuge, set of Tunze 6055 PH's with multi controller 7095, Cadlights PLS-100 skimmer, Apex controller, Tunze osmolator & Maxspect Razor 120w led light fixture

08/31/2006, 04:07 PM	#14
Zoos Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 1,334	The Blueline is the same thing as the Panworld, the Coralife is not. and the Gen-x which I have never used, I have heard is very loud from a lot of people so I would not go that route either. thanks Felix __________________ "The only thing that interferes with my learning is my education." Current Tank Info: None.

09/04/2006, 02:19 PM	#15
STEELERFAN747 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Miami Fl. Posts: 1,252	Thanks guys. I think I will be trying the panworld. __________________ First they said "practice makes perfect", then they told me "nobody's perfect", so I just stopped practicing. Current Tank Info: 46g, 22" rimless starphire ReefSavvy cube, Speedwave DC 790 return pump, Custom acrylic sump/fuge, set of Tunze 6055 PH's with multi controller 7095, Cadlights PLS-100 skimmer, Apex controller, Tunze osmolator & Maxspect Razor 120w led light fixture

09/04/2006, 03:28 PM	#16
erc111 Moved On Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Florida Posts: 245	I use a Gen-x pcx-40 , 1090gph for my chiller. It works well and it is much quieter than the last little giant I had.

09/04/2006, 03:41 PM	#17
Nano Chris Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 2,758	You could use a Eheim 1262 for that 120gal its quiet and can be external or in sump. __________________ Chris ------- 34 Gallon Red Sea Max 130! Setup (Just got back into the hobby) Current Tank Info: 34 Gallon RedSeaMax!

09/04/2006, 03:52 PM	#18
STEELERFAN747 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Miami Fl. Posts: 1,252	You could use a Eheim 1262 for that 120gal its quiet and can be external or in sump. How many gallons is it rated for? and do you think I could get by using that one pump with 2 returns and yet still run my refugium, u/v and chiller? __________________ First they said "practice makes perfect", then they told me "nobody's perfect", so I just stopped practicing. Current Tank Info: 46g, 22" rimless starphire ReefSavvy cube, Speedwave DC 790 return pump, Custom acrylic sump/fuge, set of Tunze 6055 PH's with multi controller 7095, Cadlights PLS-100 skimmer, Apex controller, Tunze osmolator & Maxspect Razor 120w led light fixture