eheim 1260 enough?

[rtague]

Setting up 75 g mixed reef with 30 g sump.I plan to t-off a media reactor from the pump.Will the 1260 be ok for this set up?.

 

[annanymous]

bump for this question...have exact same set up and wondering the same thing

 

[smoq]

I have one in a 100g tank running with two in line reactors and it's enough. I am not a strong believer in a huge turnover either, in my opinion an Eheim 1260 creates ideal flow through the sump in a 60-100g tank. I tried 1262 on my setup and it was too much flow. That's all IMHO, of course

 

[NYreefNoob]

agreed, return pump isnt for flow, and ive never been a fan of huge water turn over through a sump, gives less reaction time for skimmer at a faster rate through sump

 

[rtague]

Thamks all,sounds like the 1260 will do the job.

 

[smoq]

Just for the records, I am using the same Eheim 1260 for over 5 years without any issues. Eheim 1260vs 1262 will save you energy you can put towards better powerheads.

 

[rtague]

Just for the records, I am using the same Eheim 1260 for over 5 years without any issues. Eheim 1260vs 1262 will save you energy you can put towards better powerheads.

Thanks ,good advice.

 

[saltwaterinbrooklyn]

1260 on my 57 rimless , it's more than enough

 

[mbg75]

I run a 1262 on my 75 with a 30 gal sump. I have it also feeding my dual reactor and calcium reactor.

It puts out a touch more than my triton 4. But less than a triton 5.

 

[Nottick]

1260 and 1262 = same pump.. Just have to switch out one part... Simple just in case you want to try... It'll cost ya 5.99 plus shipping to change your 1260 to a 1262

http://www.marinedepot.com/Eheim_Re...ium_Powerheads-Eheim-EH7443670-FIPHRP-vi.html

 

[smoq]

1260 and 1262 = same pump.. Just have to switch out one part... Simple just in case you want to try... It'll cost ya 5.99 plus shipping to change your 1260 to a 1262

http://www.marinedepot.com/Eheim_Re...ium_Powerheads-Eheim-EH7443670-FIPHRP-vi.html

Hmm, that's interesting, but I've had both at one time and 1262 felt heavier which I believe means it has a bigger motor. I could be wrong though. Did you mod this?

 

[jedimaster1138]

1260 and 1262 = same pump.. Just have to switch out one part... Simple just in case you want to try... It'll cost ya 5.99 plus shipping to change your 1260 to a 1262

http://www.marinedepot.com/Eheim_Re...ium_Powerheads-Eheim-EH7443670-FIPHRP-vi.html

This kind of blows my mind. I have a 1260 on a 120g + 40g sump/fuge and thought I wanted more turnover, but didn't want to spend if I didn't have to. If I can make a 1262 out of a 1260 for 6$...

Well I'm boggled. Thanks Nottick

 

[fishhobby]

pump

just orderd one for same set up 75 gallon tank 30 gallon sump:cheers:

 

[fishhobby]

http://www.valuepetsupplies.com/eheim-1260-635gph-universal-pump.html

on sale $122

 

[annanymous]

http://www.valuepetsupplies.com/eheim-1260-635gph-universal-pump.html

has anyone had any experience ordering from valuepetsupplies? Some of prices are too good to be true

 

[fishhobby]

has anyone had any experience ordering from valuepetsupplies? Some of prices are too good to be true

i thought the same so i called www.petsolutions.com and did a price match and ordered from them

 

[PolandSpring]

Hmm, that's interesting, but I've had both at one time and 1262 felt heavier which I believe means it has a bigger motor. I could be wrong though. Did you mod this?

They are both the same weight
http://www.marinedepot.com/Eheim_Un..._Aquarium_Pumps-Eheim-EH1046-FIWPSBUF-vi.html

the Eheim1262 is actually lighter.. lol

 

[Nottick]

Ive done the mod and confirmed by a 5gal bucket and a stopwatch. As accurate as I need lol