Pump questions-Pls help

Kluver · 06/24/2006, 08:44 PM

Pls help me w/ these questions:

1. Between Mag 7, Viaaqua and Eheim pumps (avg 700gph) which produces the least amount of heat? Is there a big or small difference between these pumps?
-I'm getting 2 pumps for both a return and skimmer use. My tank is already running at about 80 degrees (and this is w/o MH!)

2. What size Seio pump do u all recommend for a 40gal tank? I have no experience w/ them before. (I also have 2 rio 800 running in the tank also)

Thanks for all the help!

sjm817 · 06/24/2006, 08:52 PM

If heat is a concern, dont go overboard on pumps. This is a 40G? You dont need that big a return pump. An Eheim 1250 would be nice, uses 28W and is very quiet.

Kluver · 06/24/2006, 09:46 PM

What about the heat between these pumps, anyone know the answer to my questions?

Kluver · 06/24/2006, 09:47 PM

yeah 40g w/ 20 gal sump (in the process of building it now)

sjm817 · 06/24/2006, 09:57 PM

Well, I've owned a Mag7 and now a 1260. The 1260 is a much better pump since it is a heck of a lot quieter, and has a lot more flow. I cant comment about heat since I've never had a heat problem. My heaters need to kick in to keep the tank @ 78. I did measure the power the 1260 uses with a kill-o-watt and it read 58W. Again, IMO, too big for that setup anyway.

Avast Marine · 06/24/2006, 09:58 PM

Look for low wattage and a fan. The ehiem is pretty good on both.

sjm817 · 06/24/2006, 10:02 PM

You aren't going to find a fan on a submersible pump

xtrstangx · 06/24/2006, 10:34 PM

Try replacing that Rio too.

Kluver · 06/24/2006, 11:12 PM

Thank you all. So let me get this straight, I'll get rid of the rio, replace with seio and for my two main pumps, I should get a eheim. How many seio and size wise would u rec for a 40gal mix reef with some sps?

KMP · 06/24/2006, 11:19 PM

research the pumps you have listed. the lowest wattage is what to strive for to maintain the heat...but it appears you already know that. i would poke around for you, but it could take a while which i don't have time right now.

for my 24g i replaced the stock pump (32w) and a rio 600 (9w) for two maxi jet 900s (17w total) and had the same gph.

you just have to really search around.

06/24/2006, 08:44 PM	#1
Kluver Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 250	Pump questions-Pls help Pls help me w/ these questions: 1. Between Mag 7, Viaaqua and Eheim pumps (avg 700gph) which produces the least amount of heat? Is there a big or small difference between these pumps? -I'm getting 2 pumps for both a return and skimmer use. My tank is already running at about 80 degrees (and this is w/o MH!) 2. What size Seio pump do u all recommend for a 40gal tank? I have no experience w/ them before. (I also have 2 rio 800 running in the tank also) Thanks for all the help!

06/24/2006, 08:52 PM	#2
sjm817 On Yer left! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Northern VA Posts: 18,777	If heat is a concern, dont go overboard on pumps. This is a 40G? You dont need that big a return pump. An Eheim 1250 would be nice, uses 28W and is very quiet. __________________ - Scott

06/24/2006, 09:57 PM	#5
sjm817 On Yer left! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Northern VA Posts: 18,777	Well, I've owned a Mag7 and now a 1260. The 1260 is a much better pump since it is a heck of a lot quieter, and has a lot more flow. I cant comment about heat since I've never had a heat problem. My heaters need to kick in to keep the tank @ 78. I did measure the power the 1260 uses with a kill-o-watt and it read 58W. Again, IMO, too big for that setup anyway. __________________ - Scott

06/24/2006, 09:58 PM	#6
Avast Marine RC Sponsor Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Northern VA Posts: 2,446	Look for low wattage and a fan. The ehiem is pretty good on both. __________________ Dan Don't rush art, you get bad art.

06/24/2006, 10:02 PM	#7
sjm817 On Yer left! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Northern VA Posts: 18,777	You aren't going to find a fan on a submersible pump __________________ - Scott

06/24/2006, 09:46 PM	#3
Kluver Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 250	What about the heat between these pumps, anyone know the answer to my questions?

06/24/2006, 09:47 PM	#4
Kluver Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 250	yeah 40g w/ 20 gal sump (in the process of building it now)

06/24/2006, 10:34 PM	#8
xtrstangx Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Shawnee, Kansas Posts: 4,568	Try replacing that Rio too.

06/24/2006, 11:12 PM	#9
Kluver Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 250	Thank you all. So let me get this straight, I'll get rid of the rio, replace with seio and for my two main pumps, I should get a eheim. How many seio and size wise would u rec for a 40gal mix reef with some sps?

06/24/2006, 11:19 PM	#10
KMP Wag More; Bark Less Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: NorCal Posts: 3,602	research the pumps you have listed. the lowest wattage is what to strive for to maintain the heat...but it appears you already know that. i would poke around for you, but it could take a while which i don't have time right now. for my 24g i replaced the stock pump (32w) and a rio 600 (9w) for two maxi jet 900s (17w total) and had the same gph. you just have to really search around.