Mag Pumps

Silverado · 01/24/2006, 07:36 AM

I have been searching for a mag pump since that is what every one seems to be using.

Only problem I have is that I can't find the 9.5 that everyone is talking about. I just want to make sure that I am looking at the right pump.

I was looking at these two pumps.

http://www.marinedepot.com/md_viewIt...product=DN1133

http://www.marinedepot.com/md_viewIt...product=DN1127

Could some one please let me know if these are the correct mag pumps that everyone is talking about.

Thank you

Frank

kidzatheart · 01/24/2006, 07:39 AM

Yes, those are the mag pumps everyone talks about. The second link is the 9.5. HTH.

ledford1 · 01/24/2006, 09:12 AM

For a submersible return pump, Mags do a fine job.

Ti · 01/24/2006, 01:07 PM

It's an o.k pump, louder than I like, but it works.

Entropy · 01/24/2006, 01:44 PM

The Mag 9.5 is a reliable pump, but noisey and a power sucker. Still it makes a good return pump if you are not concerned about noise and power usage.

Silverado · 01/24/2006, 02:13 PM

What pump would be recommended, and why

smalltime · 01/24/2006, 03:16 PM

I use the mag 5 with no problems for 4 years+

Entropy · 01/24/2006, 03:26 PM

It really depends on your needs. The factors involved are cost, noise, heat, flow, and reliability. Most of the time you can pick three of those, maybe four. I have never seen one meet all five.

For me the criteria is low power usage and cost, good flow with low heat, at the expense of a little noise. The Rio hyperflows fit this criteria perfectly. Eheim pumps fit all of them at the expense (no pun intended) of cost.

xtrstangx · 01/24/2006, 05:45 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Entropy
The Mag 9.5 is a reliable pump, but noisey and a power sucker. Still it makes a good return pump if you are not concerned about noise and power usage.

Yep. I'm using one in my rock cooking bucket, works good.

bllfish · 01/24/2006, 08:09 PM

Thanks Entropy - you answered all of my questions too.

MONK_11 · 01/25/2006, 04:12 PM

Have used mag pumps in the past and never had a problem. However I agree they are noisy, cost prohibitive due to amperage and displace a lot of heat.

Silverado · 01/25/2006, 07:55 PM

I am setting up a 400 or 500 gallon tank. Waiting for pricing on the tanks before making a choice.

I am looking for a pump that will be able to handle that tank. I have been looking at quite a few pumps and it is hard to make a choice.

According to the formula for tank flow, I need a pump in the range of 25,000 galon per hour. (gallons x 20 to 50 )

This is a hard system to find a pump for. I think that I am going to need multiple pumps to do this. Does any one have any ideas on how to do this.

Or has anyone already designed a filter system for this size tank. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you for your help

01/24/2006, 07:36 AM	#1
Silverado Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Esperance, NY Posts: 151	Mag Pumps I have been searching for a mag pump since that is what every one seems to be using. Only problem I have is that I can't find the 9.5 that everyone is talking about. I just want to make sure that I am looking at the right pump. I was looking at these two pumps. http://www.marinedepot.com/md_viewIt...product=DN1133 http://www.marinedepot.com/md_viewIt...product=DN1127 Could some one please let me know if these are the correct mag pumps that everyone is talking about. Thank you Frank

01/24/2006, 07:39 AM	#2
kidzatheart Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Port Royal, SC Posts: 553	Yes, those are the mag pumps everyone talks about. The second link is the 9.5. HTH. __________________ Thanks all, Arthur/Lori

01/24/2006, 01:07 PM	#4
Ti Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bay Area Posts: 7,927	It's an o.k pump, louder than I like, but it works. __________________ Hair algae is my Macro algae.

01/24/2006, 01:44 PM	#5
Entropy Texas Reefer Join Date: May 2003 Location: Round Rock, TX Posts: 13,656	The Mag 9.5 is a reliable pump, but noisey and a power sucker. Still it makes a good return pump if you are not concerned about noise and power usage. __________________ Rich Overton 150G cube FOWLR, 30g sump, ReefKeeperII, 3x Koralia 1400's, QuiteOne 3000, Reef Octopus DNWB150, 4x 30w Par38 LED. Current Tank Info: 36x36x27 150g

01/24/2006, 03:26 PM	#8
Entropy Texas Reefer Join Date: May 2003 Location: Round Rock, TX Posts: 13,656	It really depends on your needs. The factors involved are cost, noise, heat, flow, and reliability. Most of the time you can pick three of those, maybe four. I have never seen one meet all five. For me the criteria is low power usage and cost, good flow with low heat, at the expense of a little noise. The Rio hyperflows fit this criteria perfectly. Eheim pumps fit all of them at the expense (no pun intended) of cost. __________________ Rich Overton 150G cube FOWLR, 30g sump, ReefKeeperII, 3x Koralia 1400's, QuiteOne 3000, Reef Octopus DNWB150, 4x 30w Par38 LED. Current Tank Info: 36x36x27 150g

01/24/2006, 09:12 AM	#3
ledford1 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: NW Arkansas Posts: 2,241	For a submersible return pump, Mags do a fine job.

01/24/2006, 02:13 PM	#6
Silverado Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Esperance, NY Posts: 151	What pump would be recommended, and why

01/24/2006, 03:16 PM	#7
smalltime Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 724	I use the mag 5 with no problems for 4 years+

01/24/2006, 08:09 PM	#10
bllfish Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Stuart, Florida Posts: 1,818	Thanks Entropy - you answered all of my questions too. __________________ "I fish by myself because lots of people don't like me, and the ones that do like me, well, I don't want them to know my spots." ><)))))*>--- Current Tank Info: 72 bow, 36" stand, 4 54W T5, vantec stealth fans, eheim 1260, mj 1200 & 2 Koralia #1 to WaveMaster Pro, CPR 24" Aquafuge HOB & 7100K PC, JBJ Arctica chiller, LiterMeter III

01/25/2006, 04:12 PM	#11
MONK_11 Registered Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 51	Have used mag pumps in the past and never had a problem. However I agree they are noisy, cost prohibitive due to amperage and displace a lot of heat.

01/25/2006, 07:55 PM	#12
Silverado Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Esperance, NY Posts: 151	I am setting up a 400 or 500 gallon tank. Waiting for pricing on the tanks before making a choice. I am looking for a pump that will be able to handle that tank. I have been looking at quite a few pumps and it is hard to make a choice. According to the formula for tank flow, I need a pump in the range of 25,000 galon per hour. (gallons x 20 to 50 ) This is a hard system to find a pump for. I think that I am going to need multiple pumps to do this. Does any one have any ideas on how to do this. Or has anyone already designed a filter system for this size tank. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your help