silent return pump

montanabay · 11/20/2006, 10:20 PM

Hi,

I need a new return pump for my 50gal set up, something in the 300-500gph range. Right now I have a RIO 1100 that I'm not happy with, was thinking of getting a Mag 5, I know they are a much better product, but are they more quiet? Any reviews on ViaAqua pumps? Any other recommendations?

Cheers,

kevin25 · 11/20/2006, 10:24 PM

I have the quite one pumps and love them, very quite
Mag pumps are good also

easye123 · 11/20/2006, 10:27 PM

get the eheim 1260 or 1250 i have the 1262 and can barely hear it when i put my ear up to the glasss

sjm817 · 11/20/2006, 10:32 PM

For a 50G, an Eheim 1250 would work well. If you really want 300 - 500 GPH, the 1260 would do that.

caferacermike · 11/20/2006, 10:50 PM

Eheim all the way. Less eletricity than the mag, this means less heat. The Eheims are so much more effecient than the mags that they convert the energy into spinning motion isntead of heat like mags. Mags are also known for vibration noise. I think one reason they are popular is that they are made in the US. That makes them a bit cheaper than German imported Eheims. I once read a thread where a guy was upset that a 22 YO Eheim pump quit working. He did not realize that he could still get the impeller from his lfs. Sure enough 4 hours later he was up and runnign again for $15. Now that's a bargain.

XtrmCHoPZ · 11/20/2006, 10:50 PM

Eheim all the way...........mag drives are decent pumps but Eheims beat them in every aspect. They use way less energy, have great flow, and are great with head pressure.

acliao · 11/20/2006, 11:03 PM

Get the Eheim; it's quiet and efficient. Much better build quality than the Mag & Rio I used to own.

twon8 · 11/20/2006, 11:36 PM

the 1250 will be great on that tank, the 1260 is about double the price

montanabay · 11/21/2006, 12:07 AM

thanks for the replies everyone, the eheim1250 is looking like the top runner, but it looks really tall, 4.7", my sump water level needs to be at 4.25" inches, is the hight reported for 1250 from base to the end of the output nozzle? If it is and the pump's intakes are cleanly below the 4.25" line I think it is a go. Can anyone comfirm this for me?

Thanks,

Josh

caferacermike · 11/21/2006, 12:14 AM

The smallest I have is a 1260 and from the measurement I took it appears to be about 4.25" tall. The pumps intake is exactly half that. The nice thing about them is that they are NPT threaded on intake and return side. A friend of mine was running a sump with about 2" of water in it and screwed a street ell (male thread by slip) into the intake and pointed it down. This left about 1/2" below the 90 to intake water. Worked perfectly. Will work for you as well. I wish I could find it but another friend jsut got a 1260 really cheap online, like $100 from Big Al's or Marine Depot. Sorry, I wish I knew exaclty where. I know for fact that's not unbelievable because I got my 1262's for $115 from a friend that is a wholesaler and he made a profit.

JustOneMoreTank · 11/21/2006, 10:40 AM

Sounds like you are looking for a submersible pump for use inside the sump. Eheims are very good pumps. Quiet One are pretty good as well. I would say for sure to stay away from ViaAqua pumps.

kdblove_99 · 11/21/2006, 02:40 PM

I really like my Oceanrunner and it is very quiet and uses about 65watts

11/20/2006, 10:20 PM	#1
montanabay Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Berkeley, CA Posts: 465	silent return pump Hi, I need a new return pump for my 50gal set up, something in the 300-500gph range. Right now I have a RIO 1100 that I'm not happy with, was thinking of getting a Mag 5, I know they are a much better product, but are they more quiet? Any reviews on ViaAqua pumps? Any other recommendations? Cheers,

11/20/2006, 10:27 PM	#3
easye123 Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 1,505	get the eheim 1260 or 1250 i have the 1262 and can barely hear it when i put my ear up to the glasss __________________ Loading...... Current Tank Info: 90g BB sps 30g sump. 2x175w mh. 2x110w vho act. Vortech. tunze 6025. ER rs 135. TLF phos. ACjr

11/20/2006, 10:32 PM	#4
sjm817 On Yer left! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Northern VA Posts: 18,777	For a 50G, an Eheim 1250 would work well. If you really want 300 - 500 GPH, the 1260 would do that. __________________ - Scott

11/20/2006, 10:50 PM	#5
caferacermike Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 43	Eheim all the way. Less eletricity than the mag, this means less heat. The Eheims are so much more effecient than the mags that they convert the energy into spinning motion isntead of heat like mags. Mags are also known for vibration noise. I think one reason they are popular is that they are made in the US. That makes them a bit cheaper than German imported Eheims. I once read a thread where a guy was upset that a 22 YO Eheim pump quit working. He did not realize that he could still get the impeller from his lfs. Sure enough 4 hours later he was up and runnign again for $15. Now that's a bargain. __________________ none. Current Tank Info: 75g community reef, emphasis on SPS. 125g freshwater with the rarest plecos in the world. 400g soon to be set up reef.

11/20/2006, 11:36 PM	#8
twon8 Formally registered membe Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: slightly sw of richmond, va Posts: 5,920	the 1250 will be great on that tank, the 1260 is about double the price __________________ Anthony Richmond Reef Club "and as things fell apart, nobody paid much attention." Not building a wall but making a brick Current Tank Info: 300g DD display, 60g frag tank

11/20/2006, 10:24 PM	#2
kevin25 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Michigan Posts: 53	I have the quite one pumps and love them, very quite Mag pumps are good also

11/20/2006, 10:50 PM	#6
XtrmCHoPZ Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 787	Eheim all the way...........mag drives are decent pumps but Eheims beat them in every aspect. They use way less energy, have great flow, and are great with head pressure.

11/20/2006, 11:03 PM	#7
acliao Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 107	Get the Eheim; it's quiet and efficient. Much better build quality than the Mag & Rio I used to own.

11/21/2006, 12:07 AM	#9
montanabay Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Berkeley, CA Posts: 465	thanks for the replies everyone, the eheim1250 is looking like the top runner, but it looks really tall, 4.7", my sump water level needs to be at 4.25" inches, is the hight reported for 1250 from base to the end of the output nozzle? If it is and the pump's intakes are cleanly below the 4.25" line I think it is a go. Can anyone comfirm this for me? Thanks, Josh

11/21/2006, 12:14 AM	#10
caferacermike Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 43	The smallest I have is a 1260 and from the measurement I took it appears to be about 4.25" tall. The pumps intake is exactly half that. The nice thing about them is that they are NPT threaded on intake and return side. A friend of mine was running a sump with about 2" of water in it and screwed a street ell (male thread by slip) into the intake and pointed it down. This left about 1/2" below the 90 to intake water. Worked perfectly. Will work for you as well. I wish I could find it but another friend jsut got a 1260 really cheap online, like $100 from Big Al's or Marine Depot. Sorry, I wish I knew exaclty where. I know for fact that's not unbelievable because I got my 1262's for $115 from a friend that is a wholesaler and he made a profit. __________________ none. Current Tank Info: 75g community reef, emphasis on SPS. 125g freshwater with the rarest plecos in the world. 400g soon to be set up reef.

11/21/2006, 10:40 AM	#11
JustOneMoreTank Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 967	Sounds like you are looking for a submersible pump for use inside the sump. Eheims are very good pumps. Quiet One are pretty good as well. I would say for sure to stay away from ViaAqua pumps.

11/21/2006, 02:40 PM	#12
kdblove_99 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Frederick,CO Posts: 8,683	I really like my Oceanrunner and it is very quiet and uses about 65watts