Quiet External Pump Recommendations

Tswifty · 09/05/2008, 08:22 AM

Like the title states, I'm looking for a quiet external pump for my new 220 gallon tank. I'll end up needing 2 pumps, one for the return, on for closed loop system, and am looking for some brand recommendations for quiet pumps.

The return pump will need to be somewhere between 1,000-1,800 GPH @ 4-5 feet.

I'm not sure what the closed loop pump will need to be yet.

The tank will be near/possibly in my living room so the quieter the better.

Thanks.

Dyraxe · 09/05/2008, 08:59 AM

Reeflo, Reeflo, Reeflo.

I am using a Dart to run duel returns/drains and a UV on a 180 gal AGA. Works like a charm and dead silent. I have the perfect amount of flow in my sump. Put a ball valve on the pump to restrict flow and whem buy more goodies for your tank you can hook them into your plumbing as well.

d3rryc · 09/05/2008, 09:39 AM

I'll echo Dyraxe on this one. I've got a Snapper running a closed loop, and it's as quiet as can be.

09/05/2008, 08:22 AM	#1
Tswifty Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: PA Posts: 14,022	Quiet External Pump Recommendations Like the title states, I'm looking for a quiet external pump for my new 220 gallon tank. I'll end up needing 2 pumps, one for the return, on for closed loop system, and am looking for some brand recommendations for quiet pumps. The return pump will need to be somewhere between 1,000-1,800 GPH @ 4-5 feet. I'm not sure what the closed loop pump will need to be yet. The tank will be near/possibly in my living room so the quieter the better. Thanks.

09/05/2008, 08:59 AM	#2
Dyraxe Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 1,606	Reeflo, Reeflo, Reeflo. I am using a Dart to run duel returns/drains and a UV on a 180 gal AGA. Works like a charm and dead silent. I have the perfect amount of flow in my sump. Put a ball valve on the pump to restrict flow and whem buy more goodies for your tank you can hook them into your plumbing as well.

09/05/2008, 09:39 AM	#3
d3rryc Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Cedar Park, TX Posts: 213	I'll echo Dyraxe on this one. I've got a Snapper running a closed loop, and it's as quiet as can be.