Need help with choosing a return pump

FiShScaLe · 08/08/2011, 04:18 PM

My tank is a 45 gallon cube with a 15 gallon sump. I need a return pump that can feed my DT, Fuge, and BRS dual Reactor. I was thinking a mag 7 or eheim 1262 any thoughts? Also Id like to know how well the BRS Dual reactor preforms ive heard mixed reviews. Thanks, Rich.

Todd_Sails · 08/08/2011, 05:39 PM

I've never used the others, I know they have good reviews.

You might want to also look an the 'Marineland' line of pumps.
They have all sizes, etc.

I'm running a 5500 now for my return. When you put it in the sump on a pad, it is really quiet.

dzhuo · 08/08/2011, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by FiShScaLe

I was thinking a mag 7 or eheim 1262 any thoughts?

Both the Mag 7 and Eheim 1262 are way too big for a 45g even if you want to use the return to power the reactor. Is your sump in the basement?

FiShScaLe · 08/09/2011, 12:35 AM

DZ the sump is underneath the stand. Like I said it will feed the DT, fuge and reactors so which eheim pump do you think is adequate?

bamf25 · 08/09/2011, 07:57 AM

Look at a Mag 5 or possibly a Water Blaster hy3000.

FiShScaLe · 08/09/2011, 09:47 AM

Wow didnt realize the 1262 was pushing 900gph. What about the 1260 at 640? I was looking into the mag 5 but I dont want the loud vibration everyone seems to complain about with them

dzhuo · 08/09/2011, 11:44 AM

1250 should be enough but since it's easier to dial down than up, you might consider a 1260 instead.

08/08/2011, 04:18 PM	#1
FiShScaLe Registered Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 168	Need help with choosing a return pump My tank is a 45 gallon cube with a 15 gallon sump. I need a return pump that can feed my DT, Fuge, and BRS dual Reactor. I was thinking a mag 7 or eheim 1262 any thoughts? Also Id like to know how well the BRS Dual reactor preforms ive heard mixed reviews. Thanks, Rich.

08/09/2011, 11:44 AM	#7
dzhuo Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 4,338	1250 should be enough but since it's easier to dial down than up, you might consider a 1260 instead. __________________ One of the most frustrating thing about this hobby? The blind leading the blind.

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08/08/2011, 05:39 PM	#2
Todd_Sails Moved On Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: A Texan in Franklin WI. Posts: 443	I've never used the others, I know they have good reviews. You might want to also look an the 'Marineland' line of pumps. They have all sizes, etc. I'm running a 5500 now for my return. When you put it in the sump on a pad, it is really quiet.

08/09/2011, 12:35 AM	#4
FiShScaLe Registered Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 168	DZ the sump is underneath the stand. Like I said it will feed the DT, fuge and reactors so which eheim pump do you think is adequate?

08/09/2011, 07:57 AM	#5
bamf25 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Central NJ Posts: 1,419	Look at a Mag 5 or possibly a Water Blaster hy3000.

08/09/2011, 09:47 AM	#6
FiShScaLe Registered Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 168	Wow didnt realize the 1262 was pushing 900gph. What about the 1260 at 640? I was looking into the mag 5 but I dont want the loud vibration everyone seems to complain about with them