Looking for a VERY Quiet Return Pump

smalls383 · 04/19/2009, 01:12 PM

I currently have a Mag 7 return pump which I am not impressed with the noise that it makes. I want to upgrade to something that is quieter.

Looking for a submersible pump in the 600-700 GPH range. What would you recommend? Also, something that doesn't give off a lot of heat.

I have heard that the Eheim's are good....maybe the 1260 model? There is a large price difference between the Eheim's and Mag Drive...maybe this is the quality that shows in the price tag??

scottwhitson · 04/19/2009, 01:20 PM

I can say that the eheim is a very quiet pump. I have a mag 7 on my 75 and it is very loud. My 40 breeder has an eheim and you can't even hear it running.

Phyxius · 04/19/2009, 01:22 PM

Eheim will make a huge difference in noise and heat. I dumped the Mag 9 on my old 90 system and went with a Eheim 1262 and noticed a major decline in noise and a little less heat also. I used the bigger pump since I also fed a chiller off it and lost pressure in the process.

Yeah you will pay a bit more for them

smalls383 · 04/19/2009, 01:22 PM

Yep.....my mag 7 is even "floating" in the water due to some supports that I have lifted with. Not touching any part of the sump and it is still humming loud.....

bkwudzjeep · 04/19/2009, 01:28 PM

Eheims are great....well worth it IMO. Every mag pump I've had was noisy.....that's why I use them now to only mix water or in my pond outside.
I know you said submersible, but if you think of reworking your plumbing, Velocity or Posiedon T series pumps are dead silent.

mg426 · 04/19/2009, 01:37 PM

Eheim

Patrick12 · 04/19/2009, 01:38 PM

if you have the coin and really do not want to hear anything whatsoever......get a Royal Exclusiv Red Dragon pump. They are pricey, but totally worth it. They have a teflon coating so they rarely get any kind of buildup to boot.

jbird69 · 04/19/2009, 01:40 PM

Dont forget about Quiet-one pumps. Excellent pump, low heat, no noise, reliable, affordable.

smalls383 · 04/19/2009, 02:05 PM

Who had the best price goin right now on Eheim pumps such as the 1262.....I see MD has it for 139. Any others?

smalls383 · 04/19/2009, 02:06 PM

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Originally posted by jbird69
Dont forget about Quiet-one pumps. Excellent pump, low heat, no noise, reliable, affordable.

I will look into the Red Dragon and Quite One pumps.....havent heard of those before. Thanks!

celano · 04/19/2009, 02:08 PM

Hydor seltz L40. Cheap, efficient, quiet, and reliable.

96p993 · 04/19/2009, 03:09 PM

Eheim and Oceanrunner at the 2 I have used the most...The Oceanrunner Im using now has been flawless and dead quite...Hardly know its running

Alaskan Reefer · 04/19/2009, 10:37 PM

Eheim. I have a 1262 return pump and a 1262 skimmer pump -- I set them on silicone hot pads and they're quieter than my lighting.

smalls383 · 04/19/2009, 10:47 PM

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Originally posted by Alaskan Reefer
Eheim. I have a 1262 return pump and a 1262 skimmer pump -- I set them on silicone hot pads and they're quieter than my lighting.

I will most likely buy the 1262. Do you have yours submersed in the sump? What is a silicone hot pad?

Tylt33 · 04/19/2009, 10:56 PM

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Originally posted by smalls383
I will look into the Red Dragon and Quite One pumps.....havent heard of those before. Thanks!

Red Dragon is in it's own league in terms of price and quality. Around 4x more expensive than a comparable Eheim.

eros · 04/19/2009, 11:29 PM

I like my Quiet One, it's very efficient too. Mine uses around 30 watts although it is restricted a bit.

alextheromanian · 04/20/2009, 06:55 AM

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Originally posted by smalls383
I will look into the Red Dragon and Quite One pumps.....havent heard of those before. Thanks!

i have two quiet ones...they are cheap and really quiet...and have been running untouched for about a year and a half.

i suggest you look them up too. ofcourse it wont be an ehaim(mercedes benz lol) but it will serve you well. they run cool and quiet.

Tony44 · 04/20/2009, 08:47 AM

as Alex said, Quite Ones are cheap, and quiet.

The good thing about them is that you can get them from Petsmart for like $50, don't have to order it online.

Tswifty · 04/20/2009, 10:52 AM

Eheim.

96p993 · 04/20/2009, 10:59 AM

You might also look into the new Maxi Jet pumps

MIIKE · 04/20/2009, 06:05 PM

1+ on an Eheim.

aquamanSD · 04/21/2009, 01:57 PM

I would NOT recommend a larger quiet one pump. I've had 3 of these in the two biggest models and they are LOUD. My buddy has one in his garage cause even submersed it was too loud in his house.

cdbias2 · 04/21/2009, 02:17 PM

I switched from a mag to a Quiet One and dropped 3 degrees of my tank temp.
I thought the heat was coming from my lights.

tongabranch · 04/21/2009, 03:39 PM

+1 on Eheim.

I run my 1260 return external just resting on suction cups(not stuck, just resting). I have to put my ear to it to hear it running. Very cool running as well!!!

skiprr · 04/21/2009, 03:45 PM

eheims. I have 2 1262's as my return pumps and also 2 1260's connected to my H&S Skimmer. To be honest, I hear my maxijet 1200's more from inside my tank that sit on rocks vibrating more than I do the 4 eheims in my sump under the tank..

04/19/2009, 01:12 PM	#1
smalls383 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Saratoga, CA Posts: 483	Looking for a VERY Quiet Return Pump I currently have a Mag 7 return pump which I am not impressed with the noise that it makes. I want to upgrade to something that is quieter. Looking for a submersible pump in the 600-700 GPH range. What would you recommend? Also, something that doesn't give off a lot of heat. I have heard that the Eheim's are good....maybe the 1260 model? There is a large price difference between the Eheim's and Mag Drive...maybe this is the quality that shows in the price tag??

04/19/2009, 01:22 PM	#3
Phyxius Moving About Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: RTP NC Posts: 2,405	Eheim will make a huge difference in noise and heat. I dumped the Mag 9 on my old 90 system and went with a Eheim 1262 and noticed a major decline in noise and a little less heat also. I used the bigger pump since I also fed a chiller off it and lost pressure in the process. Yeah you will pay a bit more for them __________________ -Mike I never drink water because of the disgusting things that fish do in it. W. C. Fields Current Tank Info: JUST SOLD AND TOOK DOWN ALL 11/10---210g AGA, 80g sump, Tunze Streams. Tunze ATO,RK Elite Controller, RKII,Dart, GEO Calcium& Nielsen Kalk Reactors,GEO media reactor, Kaleini Rock, 3-250 watt 14k EVC , VHO..... 34g Solana and 60g cube

04/19/2009, 01:28 PM	#5
bkwudzjeep O\|\|\|\|\|\|\|O Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Central Florida Posts: 2,078	Eheims are great....well worth it IMO. Every mag pump I've had was noisy.....that's why I use them now to only mix water or in my pond outside. I know you said submersible, but if you think of reworking your plumbing, Velocity or Posiedon T series pumps are dead silent. __________________ "You can lead a horse to water, but a pencil must be lead." ~Laurel and Hardy Current Tank Info: Taking a break for a while

04/19/2009, 01:37 PM	#6
mg426 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: maryland Posts: 6,923	Eheim __________________ I found a way to make a small fortune running a reef tank. Start with a large fortune. Unofficial President of the SEACLONE haters club Current Tank Info: 125 mixed reef 110 lbs LR, 1x250watt XM 20K MH 2x175watt XM 20K MH on Magetics 2X96 watt actinic PC, 220 watt VHO actinic, 30 gallon refugium, closed loop system powered by Sequence Dart MSX 200 skimmer 38 gallon sump, Oceansmotions squirt

04/19/2009, 01:38 PM	#7
Patrick12 Crypt Assassin Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 761	if you have the coin and really do not want to hear anything whatsoever......get a Royal Exclusiv Red Dragon pump. They are pricey, but totally worth it. They have a teflon coating so they rarely get any kind of buildup to boot. __________________ The enemy of good enough is BETTER!! Current Tank Info: 60 gallon reef and 150 reef

04/19/2009, 01:20 PM	#2
scottwhitson Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Lewiston, Idaho Posts: 1,395	I can say that the eheim is a very quiet pump. I have a mag 7 on my 75 and it is very loud. My 40 breeder has an eheim and you can't even hear it running.

04/19/2009, 01:40 PM	#8
jbird69 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: The beautiful State of Jefferson Posts: 2,751	Dont forget about Quiet-one pumps. Excellent pump, low heat, no noise, reliable, affordable. __________________ Broke Back Mountain is not a movie, its the pile of dead ninjas in Chuck Norris' back yard

04/19/2009, 02:05 PM	#9
smalls383 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Saratoga, CA Posts: 483	Who had the best price goin right now on Eheim pumps such as the 1262.....I see MD has it for 139. Any others?

04/19/2009, 02:08 PM	#11
celano Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 910	Hydor seltz L40. Cheap, efficient, quiet, and reliable.

04/19/2009, 03:09 PM	#12
96p993 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Mckinney, Tx Posts: 1,130	Eheim and Oceanrunner at the 2 I have used the most...The Oceanrunner Im using now has been flawless and dead quite...Hardly know its running

04/19/2009, 10:37 PM	#13
Alaskan Reefer Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Eagle River, Alaska Posts: 2,360	Eheim. I have a 1262 return pump and a 1262 skimmer pump -- I set them on silicone hot pads and they're quieter than my lighting. __________________ Unattended children will be given double shot espresso and a free puppy. Current Tank Info: 125g FOWLR -- Conversion Back To SPS In Progress

04/19/2009, 11:29 PM	#16
eros Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Reno, Nevada Posts: 878	I like my Quiet One, it's very efficient too. Mine uses around 30 watts although it is restricted a bit.

04/20/2009, 08:47 AM	#18
Tony44 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Lantana, FL Posts: 778	as Alex said, Quite Ones are cheap, and quiet. The good thing about them is that you can get them from Petsmart for like $50, don't have to order it online.

04/20/2009, 10:52 AM	#19
Tswifty Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: PA Posts: 14,022	Eheim. __________________ "Enough light? Heck I could go barebottom and grow SPS in the stand!" - DiscoReefRover

04/20/2009, 10:59 AM	#20
96p993 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Mckinney, Tx Posts: 1,130	You might also look into the new Maxi Jet pumps

04/20/2009, 06:05 PM	#21
MIIKE Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Land O Lakes, Florida USA Posts: 63	1+ on an Eheim.

04/21/2009, 01:57 PM	#22
aquamanSD Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: South Dakota Posts: 168	I would NOT recommend a larger quiet one pump. I've had 3 of these in the two biggest models and they are LOUD. My buddy has one in his garage cause even submersed it was too loud in his house.

04/21/2009, 02:17 PM	#23
cdbias2 Appalachian Reef Society Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Alum Creek, WV (No more) Posts: 1,433	I switched from a mag to a Quiet One and dropped 3 degrees of my tank temp. I thought the heat was coming from my lights.

04/21/2009, 03:39 PM	#24
tongabranch Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: cape cod, Ma. Posts: 32	+1 on Eheim. I run my 1260 return external just resting on suction cups(not stuck, just resting). I have to put my ear to it to hear it running. Very cool running as well!!! __________________ I'm not aware of too many things. I know what I know, if you know what I mean.

04/21/2009, 03:45 PM	#25
skiprr Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: San Diego Posts: 179	eheims. I have 2 1262's as my return pumps and also 2 1260's connected to my H&S Skimmer. To be honest, I hear my maxijet 1200's more from inside my tank that sit on rocks vibrating more than I do the 4 eheims in my sump under the tank..