Eheim return pump

ski33 · 01/09/2012, 02:48 PM

I'm looking to get an eheim return pump. I really havnt read many negative reviews. My question is would you go with the compact plus 3000 or is it worth the extra 50 bucks or so and go with the 1262? Any advice would be much appreciated.

hypnoj · 01/09/2012, 02:56 PM

I don't know much about the compact + 3000, but I love the 1262.

HowieB · 01/09/2012, 03:15 PM

I have the 1262 for my 125 gal. Just the right size, no problems going on 1 year.

ski33 · 01/09/2012, 03:30 PM

Thanks for the quick replies. Everyone seems to love the 1262, I'm thinking it's worth it just to spend a little more and get the proven pump. I've started to realize in this hobby, it's not worth it to go cheap.

TonyV · 01/09/2012, 03:40 PM

Buy cheap...buy twice. That's my motto. The Eheim 1260 or 1262 are the proven winners.

ski33 · 01/09/2012, 03:51 PM

That's an awesome saying. Luckily my girlfriend is an enabler when it comes to this hobby or I totally would use that on her. I see your running the bubble magus nac6 skimmer, what do you think of it. I'm thinking of getting the nac7.

BHD · 01/09/2012, 03:52 PM

I have a 1260 that has been running for more than 4 years now, not a single problem and quiet.

TonyV · 01/09/2012, 05:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ski33

That's an awesome saying. Luckily my girlfriend is an enabler when it comes to this hobby or I totally would use that on her. I see your running the bubble magus nac6 skimmer, what do you think of it. I'm thinking of getting the nac7.

Love it! No problems at all.

reeftivo · 01/09/2012, 07:00 PM

1262 with ball valve off the return line

can't beat their warranty either

hypnoj · 01/09/2012, 07:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ski33

That's an awesome saying. Luckily my girlfriend is an enabler when it comes to this hobby or I totally would use that on her. I see your running the bubble magus nac6 skimmer, what do you think of it. I'm thinking of getting the nac7.

I run a NAC7 on my 80 cube. It's an absolutely awesome skimmer, but you're pretty topped out for a 125g. You wouldn't be able to stock your tank very heavy. I'd consider getting the step up for that size tank.

ski33 · 01/09/2012, 08:24 PM

Really? It's rated up to 180, figured if I put it on a 120 gallon tank I'd still be good

01/09/2012, 02:48 PM	#1
ski33 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 93	Eheim return pump I'm looking to get an eheim return pump. I really havnt read many negative reviews. My question is would you go with the compact plus 3000 or is it worth the extra 50 bucks or so and go with the 1262? Any advice would be much appreciated.

01/09/2012, 03:15 PM	#3
HowieB Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: LaMirada, California Posts: 393	I have the 1262 for my 125 gal. Just the right size, no problems going on 1 year. __________________ 120G mixed reef Current Tank Info: 120G Starfire, BRS dosers, Speedwave DC10000II pump, Aquamaxx skimmer, Reefkeeper Elite, 1 Vortech, , MR1 Phosphate reactor, ATI Sunpower 6x54

01/09/2012, 03:40 PM	#5
TonyV Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: San Jose Posts: 435	Buy cheap...buy twice. That's my motto. The Eheim 1260 or 1262 are the proven winners. __________________ My Setup: Custom 70 Gallon Rimless w/external overflow coming soon!!!

01/09/2012, 03:52 PM	#7
BHD Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: OC Posts: 267	I have a 1260 that has been running for more than 4 years now, not a single problem and quiet. __________________ Just a simple BioCube

01/09/2012, 07:00 PM	#9
reeftivo Skim junkie Join Date: May 2008 Location: chino, CA Posts: 3,417	1262 with ball valve off the return line can't beat their warranty either __________________ I told you not to be stupid you moron!(Stern) Current Tank Info: 60 gal cube/20g tideline sump-mixed reef, Aquamaxx c-tech Ca Rx, Akula 160 skimmer, paxbellum N18, mitras LX7 lighting with T-5s, apex controller

01/09/2012, 02:56 PM	#2
hypnoj Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: North Carolina Posts: 952	I don't know much about the compact + 3000, but I love the 1262.

01/09/2012, 03:30 PM	#4
ski33 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 93	Thanks for the quick replies. Everyone seems to love the 1262, I'm thinking it's worth it just to spend a little more and get the proven pump. I've started to realize in this hobby, it's not worth it to go cheap.

01/09/2012, 03:51 PM	#6
ski33 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 93	That's an awesome saying. Luckily my girlfriend is an enabler when it comes to this hobby or I totally would use that on her. I see your running the bubble magus nac6 skimmer, what do you think of it. I'm thinking of getting the nac7.

01/09/2012, 08:24 PM	#11
ski33 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 93	Really? It's rated up to 180, figured if I put it on a 120 gallon tank I'd still be good

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