Quietest external pumps rated around 1000gph?

PotysGSXR · 03/31/2006, 02:24 AM

In your experience, which pump would you recommend thats about 1000gph and quiet? Thanks.

Paul

NaughtyCashew · 03/31/2006, 02:38 AM

I used to run a Mag 9.5 and it was very quiet. I now run a Mag 18 and I am happy with it.

I hear the Quiet One pumps are also pretty good, but some have defects and are noisy.

PotysGSXR · 03/31/2006, 02:38 AM

But dont the mag put in alot of heat into your tanks?

rscott76 · 03/31/2006, 06:30 AM

when i switched from a mag9.5 to a quiet one 3000 my tank temp dropped from 84 to 78. i was able to remove the fans from my tank setup after switching over. i also thought the mag was really noisy and just inefficient in terms of energy.

NaughtyCashew · 03/31/2006, 12:46 PM

Hmm, that might be why I had to buy a chiller.

I almost crashed my tank the other day because I moved the Mag 18 too close to a glass pane. The pump sucked itself to the glass and raised my temp to 84.9. Yipes!

Then again, that is probably more stupidity than the fault of the pump.

Pelagic1 · 03/31/2006, 12:59 PM

The Poseidon 4 is very quiet.
I'm running it on a 110gal. with 2X250 wt. DE halides inside a hood. Also running are a skimmer pump, an Iwaki 40, and a Tunze Stream. The 4" variable speed fans are running on the slow speed and the tank is 80deg. w/the lights on. Many variables here but I hope this helps.

CW from the OC · 03/31/2006, 01:06 PM

Eheim 1262. Very quiet, unbeatable reliability, and unlike other pumps, it acutally pumps what they say it will with standard sized piping.

PotysGSXR · 03/31/2006, 01:41 PM

wow. thatnks for the input everyone. Just thought I'd mention, this is for a 40g hex that I'm about to put together. I've used the eheim before, and it did work well but I was wondering if maybe I should try something new. I want to try and do this without a chiller if possible.

Bebo77 · 03/31/2006, 02:07 PM

external.. panworld.. i will be selling one that fits your needs very soon.. Pm me if you are interested...

PotysGSXR · 03/31/2006, 02:14 PM

I've tried the panworld 100x x before and it was SO FREAKIN LOUD! I returned it the next day.

marcrothschild · 03/31/2006, 03:31 PM

Iwaki 30RLXT(Japanese motor)or the Eheim 1262, both great pumps.

03/31/2006, 02:24 AM	#1
PotysGSXR Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Seoul, Korea Posts: 614	Quietest external pumps rated around 1000gph? In your experience, which pump would you recommend thats about 1000gph and quiet? Thanks. Paul

03/31/2006, 12:59 PM	#6
Pelagic1 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Los Alamitos, CA Posts: 34	The Poseidon 4 is very quiet. I'm running it on a 110gal. with 2X250 wt. DE halides inside a hood. Also running are a skimmer pump, an Iwaki 40, and a Tunze Stream. The 4" variable speed fans are running on the slow speed and the tank is 80deg. w/the lights on. Many variables here but I hope this helps. __________________ Mark E. Join SCMAS, "It's a good thing." Current Tank Info: 110 gal. reef

03/31/2006, 01:06 PM	#7
CW from the OC Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 853	Eheim 1262. Very quiet, unbeatable reliability, and unlike other pumps, it acutally pumps what they say it will with standard sized piping. __________________ Cheers! C Dub Current Tank Info: 210 LeeMar starfire reef (7x2x2), 100 gal SoCalCreations sump, Aquacontroller 3, Geo 618 fed by Cole Parmer peri pump, ATB Large Cone , Aquatinics Constellation T5, 4 Vortecs with wireless controllers, Eheim 1262 return on a SeaSwirl

03/31/2006, 02:07 PM	#9
Bebo77 Premium Nonpaying Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Lost Posts: 14,377	external.. panworld.. i will be selling one that fits your needs very soon.. Pm me if you are interested... __________________ Gabriel Current Tank Info: 300 Gal Envision Tank(98Lx30Wx26T) 120 Gal SoCalCreations Sump, Deltec TC2560, 2 LumenarcsMini 1 Reg on a light mover W Radiums 250& 400, Gallaxy ballasts, Red Dragon 10m3 return W/ 2 WavySeas, 2 6155 Tunze streams

03/31/2006, 02:38 AM	#2
NaughtyCashew Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mountain View, CA Posts: 143	I used to run a Mag 9.5 and it was very quiet. I now run a Mag 18 and I am happy with it. I hear the Quiet One pumps are also pretty good, but some have defects and are noisy.

03/31/2006, 06:30 AM	#4
rscott76 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 824	when i switched from a mag9.5 to a quiet one 3000 my tank temp dropped from 84 to 78. i was able to remove the fans from my tank setup after switching over. i also thought the mag was really noisy and just inefficient in terms of energy.

03/31/2006, 12:46 PM	#5
NaughtyCashew Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mountain View, CA Posts: 143	Hmm, that might be why I had to buy a chiller. I almost crashed my tank the other day because I moved the Mag 18 too close to a glass pane. The pump sucked itself to the glass and raised my temp to 84.9. Yipes! Then again, that is probably more stupidity than the fault of the pump.

03/31/2006, 01:41 PM	#8
PotysGSXR Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Seoul, Korea Posts: 614	wow. thatnks for the input everyone. Just thought I'd mention, this is for a 40g hex that I'm about to put together. I've used the eheim before, and it did work well but I was wondering if maybe I should try something new. I want to try and do this without a chiller if possible.

03/31/2006, 02:14 PM	#10
PotysGSXR Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Seoul, Korea Posts: 614	I've tried the panworld 100x x before and it was SO FREAKIN LOUD! I returned it the next day.

03/31/2006, 03:31 PM	#11
marcrothschild Registered Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Arcadia Ca Posts: 1,099	Iwaki 30RLXT(Japanese motor)or the Eheim 1262, both great pumps.