new Return pump

michaeldaly · 10/15/2006, 06:11 AM

At the moment I have a rather cheap return pump that does not seem to be working too nicely anymore on my 65. I am looking for an external pump this time, it has to be quiet! that can power 2 outputs. The pumps output should be somewhere around 1000g/h.

What do you guys suggest.

stevem650 · 10/15/2006, 07:43 AM

Eheim...Quiet and cool ...1000gph is alot for a 65. I use a 1262 on my 150gal

michaeldaly · 10/15/2006, 10:01 AM

I am hoping to use the pump to replace some powerheads in my tank.

UCanDoIt · 10/15/2006, 10:11 AM

Can your overflows handle 1000gph or will you have a flood in your house? I love my Eheim 1260, but I think this is a little too strong as a return pump for your 65g tank.

michaeldaly · 10/15/2006, 10:51 AM

Any idea how to work out if my overflow can handle it. The pipe diameter is 40mm.

10/15/2006, 06:11 AM	#1
michaeldaly Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Earth Posts: 2,009	new Return pump At the moment I have a rather cheap return pump that does not seem to be working too nicely anymore on my 65. I am looking for an external pump this time, it has to be quiet! that can power 2 outputs. The pumps output should be somewhere around 1000g/h. What do you guys suggest.

10/15/2006, 07:43 AM	#2
stevem650 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Boca Raton, Fla Posts: 712	Eheim...Quiet and cool ...1000gph is alot for a 65. I use a 1262 on my 150gal __________________ Red Sea Reefer 750, Apex, AquaMaxx Q3 Skimmer, 2 tunze 6105, 4 x Radion XR30 G4 Pros, Reef Octopus Varios 8 return pump, 150lbs rock. Current Tank Info: RedSea Reefer 750

10/15/2006, 10:01 AM	#3
michaeldaly Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Earth Posts: 2,009	I am hoping to use the pump to replace some powerheads in my tank.

10/15/2006, 10:11 AM	#4
UCanDoIt Moved On Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Bay Area CA Posts: 1,684	Can your overflows handle 1000gph or will you have a flood in your house? I love my Eheim 1260, but I think this is a little too strong as a return pump for your 65g tank.

10/15/2006, 10:51 AM	#5
michaeldaly Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Earth Posts: 2,009	Any idea how to work out if my overflow can handle it. The pipe diameter is 40mm.