Best pump for new 75 gal Tank.

Johnic · 05/15/2013, 07:39 PM

I'm going to be getting a new 75 gal tank and sump. What pump and size should I get. I plan on probably using pump to also drive a reactor as well.

drew2007 · 05/15/2013, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Johnic

I'm going to be getting a new 75 gal tank and sump. What pump and size should I get. I plan on probably using pump to also drive a reactor as well.

Depends what your overflow rating is. I run a mag 9.5 on my 75g. I probably would've been fine with a mag 7. Eheim 1260 is another option. Sicce or tunze are other good pumps.

raynist · 05/15/2013, 08:37 PM

I am using a Speedwave 5000 dc pump and love it!!

Completely silent and as powerful or as weak as I want it to be.

toky916 · 05/16/2013, 03:37 AM

I have a 65gal and 25gal sump mixed reef .

Ive read reviews of pumps and debated only to go with mag 9.5 was really good flow but while I was running the tank with rock and sand waiting on my skimmer that was on back order from reef-octopus my mag9.5 made a hi
Horrible noise !! Contacted smith&foster they told me they send me replacement shaft but I examined the inside and it was made a deep gash on the wall of the pump I asked for refund. Did more reading and found its common problem of the shaft snapping!

I stumbled on reef octopus water blaster pump could be run internal or external. The pump feature a digital control circuit board inside that controls directional start up and RPM speeds. This smart circuit board will shut the pump off if it detects a problem. Something never seen before on internal or external pumps is the Silicone and was 37 watts compared to the mag 9.5 97watts and runs hot .

I contacted my LFS and they put in a order for the 3000 model, installed and could not even think it was working !! Thats how Quiet it was only could Hear the waves in the tank
With my led's and all my Equipment my tank temp is nicely controlled 78.3 degrees have no problem with heat at all even with the hot summer days.

Been running for half year and no problems at all. Flow is excellent with added flow Accelerator. Overall very happy with that extra $100 spent over Mag

TimeConsumer · 05/16/2013, 07:52 AM

I like my Mag 9. It's going to be louder and hotter than most of the more expensive pumps, but they are a good performer for the money.

You can also look into Laguna, Tunze, Sicce, or Eheim.

Johnic · 05/16/2013, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by toky916

I have a 65gal and 25gal sump mixed reef .

Ive read reviews of pumps and debated only to go with mag 9.5 was really good flow but while I was running the tank with rock and sand waiting on my skimmer that was on back order from reef-octopus my mag9.5 made a hi
Horrible noise !! Contacted smith&foster they told me they send me replacement shaft but I examined the inside and it was made a deep gash on the wall of the pump I asked for refund. Did more reading and found its common problem of the shaft snapping!

I stumbled on reef octopus water blaster pump could be run internal or external. The pump feature a digital control circuit board inside that controls directional start up and RPM speeds. This smart circuit board will shut the pump off if it detects a problem. Something never seen before on internal or external pumps is the Silicone and was 37 watts compared to the mag 9.5 97watts and runs hot .

I contacted my LFS and they put in a order for the 3000 model, installed and could not even think it was working !! Thats how Quiet it was only could Hear the waves in the tank
With my led's and all my Equipment my tank temp is nicely controlled 78.3 degrees have no problem with heat at all even with the hot summer days.

Been running for half year and no problems at all. Flow is excellent with added flow Accelerator. Overall very happy with that extra $100 spent over Mag

I heard the same thing about this pump...I'm leaning toward getting it too.
What about Ehiem?

hibb304 · 05/16/2013, 12:38 PM

Eheim hobby pumps are great. Very reliable. People say they like the Eheim compact series too.

Drae · 05/16/2013, 12:38 PM

If your going to run a reactor with your return pump and want optimal performance from your purchase I'd opt for a sicce 4 or eheim 1262. You can't go wrong with either or.

Jopalmighty · 05/16/2013, 12:49 PM

I have the tunze 1073.05 on a 75gal and it is running a GFO reactor. It is almost non audible. One nice thing about it is that it comes with it's own controller to adjust flow. I'm really happy with the pump and wish I would have just spent the money on it the first time around. Very well built.
I recently changed from the mag 7. The mag 7 had plenty of flow but it ran hot and was loud, it was by far the loudest thing in the tank. I have a bubble blaster pump on my octopus skimmer and it is super quiet compared to the mag 7.

toky916 · 05/16/2013, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Johnic

I heard the same thing about this pump...I'm leaning toward getting it too.
What about Ehiem?

I considered ehiem also but still ended up likeing the Water blaster pump
And so far no regrets starts up perfectly every time I personally love the RPM control.
Have never tested the fail safe automatic shut off when it detects a problem . Still I Kind of wondering how it works. How long it would run dry ect... Before shut off .

Johnic · 05/16/2013, 12:57 PM

Is there a separate controller for the RPM Water Blaster ?

toky916 · 05/16/2013, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Jopalmighty

I have the tunze 1073.05 on a 75gal and it is running a GFO reactor. It is almost non audible. One nice thing about it is that it comes with it's own controller to adjust flow. I'm really happy with the pump and wish I would have just spent the money on it the first time around. Very well built.
I recently changed from the mag 7. The mag 7 had plenty of flow but it ran hot and was loud, it was by far the loudest thing in the tank. I have a bubble blaster pump on my octopus skimmer and it is super quiet compared to the mag 7.

Lol I could hear my RO skimmer man bubbles get loud

over the water blaster is that quite

tphill · 05/16/2013, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by raynist

I am using a Speedwave 5000 dc pump and love it!!

Completely silent and as powerful or as weak as I want it to be.

I'm running this same pump on my 75gal. So far I'm having the same results.

rerr001 · 05/16/2013, 01:50 PM

75gal DT w/ 30 sump runnng a Sicce 3.0, very quiet and no problems

Johnic · 05/16/2013, 03:16 PM

It looks like there all pretty decent...at least I didn't hear "don't buy this one"

roc5288 · 05/16/2013, 03:19 PM

Ehiem 1260

toky916 · 05/16/2013, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Johnic

Is there a separate controller for the RPM Water Blaster ?

No it's controlled it's self on start up.
In a 1min or under not sure it's full speed just helps/prevent damage from a pump powering on full blast after a power outage or u manually turning it on/off.

That was before the DC pumps made a big splash.

toky916 · 05/16/2013, 03:34 PM

I have to say just looked at the speedwave DC pump and has a nice shaft that looks the same in the water blaster pump . But with lower price and more ways to play with the pump
I wish I kinda seen it would really be nice something .
+1 on speedwave

Johnic · 05/16/2013, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by raynist

I am using a Speedwave 5000 dc pump and love it!!

Completely silent and as powerful or as weak as I want it to be.

Anyone else using this pump and like it ?

kegogut · 05/16/2013, 04:10 PM

I would go bigger than what you actually think you need. For a 75 I would do a mad 9.5 or something around 10x gph your total volume. Youll lose some GPH from head pressure and more from the reactor(s) you plan on running.

I myself run a mag 12 with a biopellet reactor T'ed off of it on my 120.

05/15/2013, 07:39 PM	#1
Johnic Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,092	Best pump for new 75 gal Tank. I'm going to be getting a new 75 gal tank and sump. What pump and size should I get. I plan on probably using pump to also drive a reactor as well. __________________ 75 Lee Mar Peninsula Tank, Reef Octo Elite 150, Custom Advanced Acrylic Sump, (2) MP40, Vectra M2 Main Pump, (2) XR15 Pro, Clear Water ATS CW-50, Alkatronic,GHL Doser 2.1, Apex Neptune El with Trident

05/16/2013, 07:52 AM	#5
TimeConsumer Registered Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: New Orleans, La Posts: 1,919	I like my Mag 9. It's going to be louder and hotter than most of the more expensive pumps, but they are a good performer for the money. You can also look into Laguna, Tunze, Sicce, or Eheim. __________________ Steve - Retired from reefing, for now.

05/16/2013, 12:57 PM	#11
Johnic Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,092	Is there a separate controller for the RPM Water Blaster ? __________________ 75 Lee Mar Peninsula Tank, Reef Octo Elite 150, Custom Advanced Acrylic Sump, (2) MP40, Vectra M2 Main Pump, (2) XR15 Pro, Clear Water ATS CW-50, Alkatronic,GHL Doser 2.1, Apex Neptune El with Trident

05/16/2013, 03:16 PM	#15
Johnic Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,092	It looks like there all pretty decent...at least I didn't hear "don't buy this one" __________________ 75 Lee Mar Peninsula Tank, Reef Octo Elite 150, Custom Advanced Acrylic Sump, (2) MP40, Vectra M2 Main Pump, (2) XR15 Pro, Clear Water ATS CW-50, Alkatronic,GHL Doser 2.1, Apex Neptune El with Trident

05/16/2013, 03:19 PM	#16
roc5288 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: NEW,YORK Posts: 96	Ehiem 1260 __________________ 120g deep blue in progress 24G CARDIFF MIXED REEF HI EVERYBODY.. MY NAME IS STAN AND I'M A REEFAHOLIC

05/15/2013, 08:37 PM	#3
raynist Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 4,921	I am using a Speedwave 5000 dc pump and love it!! Completely silent and as powerful or as weak as I want it to be.

05/16/2013, 03:37 AM	#4
toky916 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Sacramento Posts: 1,794	I have a 65gal and 25gal sump mixed reef . Ive read reviews of pumps and debated only to go with mag 9.5 was really good flow but while I was running the tank with rock and sand waiting on my skimmer that was on back order from reef-octopus my mag9.5 made a hi Horrible noise !! Contacted smith&foster they told me they send me replacement shaft but I examined the inside and it was made a deep gash on the wall of the pump I asked for refund. Did more reading and found its common problem of the shaft snapping! I stumbled on reef octopus water blaster pump could be run internal or external. The pump feature a digital control circuit board inside that controls directional start up and RPM speeds. This smart circuit board will shut the pump off if it detects a problem. Something never seen before on internal or external pumps is the Silicone and was 37 watts compared to the mag 9.5 97watts and runs hot . I contacted my LFS and they put in a order for the 3000 model, installed and could not even think it was working !! Thats how Quiet it was only could Hear the waves in the tank With my led's and all my Equipment my tank temp is nicely controlled 78.3 degrees have no problem with heat at all even with the hot summer days. Been running for half year and no problems at all. Flow is excellent with added flow Accelerator. Overall very happy with that extra $100 spent over Mag

05/16/2013, 12:38 PM	#7
hibb304 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Charleston W.V. Posts: 92	Eheim hobby pumps are great. Very reliable. People say they like the Eheim compact series too.

05/16/2013, 12:38 PM	#8
Drae RAIDER NATION! Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: City of sin... Posts: 3,476	If your going to run a reactor with your return pump and want optimal performance from your purchase I'd opt for a sicce 4 or eheim 1262. You can't go wrong with either or.

05/16/2013, 12:49 PM	#9
Jopalmighty Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 95	I have the tunze 1073.05 on a 75gal and it is running a GFO reactor. It is almost non audible. One nice thing about it is that it comes with it's own controller to adjust flow. I'm really happy with the pump and wish I would have just spent the money on it the first time around. Very well built. I recently changed from the mag 7. The mag 7 had plenty of flow but it ran hot and was loud, it was by far the loudest thing in the tank. I have a bubble blaster pump on my octopus skimmer and it is super quiet compared to the mag 7.

05/16/2013, 01:50 PM	#14
rerr001 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Goldsboro, NC Posts: 116	75gal DT w/ 30 sump runnng a Sicce 3.0, very quiet and no problems

05/16/2013, 03:34 PM	#18
toky916 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Sacramento Posts: 1,794	I have to say just looked at the speedwave DC pump and has a nice shaft that looks the same in the water blaster pump . But with lower price and more ways to play with the pump I wish I kinda seen it would really be nice something . +1 on speedwave

05/16/2013, 04:10 PM	#20
kegogut Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: St.Louis Posts: 5,052	I would go bigger than what you actually think you need. For a 75 I would do a mad 9.5 or something around 10x gph your total volume. Youll lose some GPH from head pressure and more from the reactor(s) you plan on running. I myself run a mag 12 with a biopellet reactor T'ed off of it on my 120. __________________ Dave. "I have learned all kinds of things from my many mistakes. The one thing I never learn is to stop making them." --Nicomo Cosca. Current Tank Info: 225 mixed w/ 225 sump 550 lbs live rock,3x MarinePure ceramic blocks,Skimz SM201,Geo 618 CR,Vectra L1,DOS automatic water changes,3x 250w MH w/ 4x actinic T5,All ran by Apex thru Fusion.--57 community tank w/ OR T-247,120 nem tank.