Need pump recommendations

[annanymous]

I have a 75 gal RR set up that I am putting together and am looking for a good quiet return pump. I was looking into Eheim 1262 (900gph) as this was recommended as the quietest submersible pump. However, I want to have my TLF and Kent media reactors to be plumbed into the return line to avoid extra water pumps in the sump and extra heat. Would the Eheim 1262 be enough when accounting for the flow required for the 2 reactors. Oh and the water will be traveling up a little under 5 feet to enter the tank again.

 

[Tonyscoots84]

is there 1 1" overflow?

 

[skene]

Yes it would be enough provided you aren't using the Eheim as your main water flow source (ie. powerheads in tank)

 

[annanymous]

Yes it would be enough provided you aren't using the Eheim as your main water flow source (ie. powerheads in tank)

I have 2 MP40s for the main tank flow.

"is there 1 1" overflow?"
I have 2 holes in the overflow that are 1 3/4" each.

 

[Tarazed]

I've never owned an eheim, but if you want to save a few bucks and get potentially more flow I have owned Mags and they are bullet proof.

 

[Tonyscoots84]

mags = extra heat that is not needed

 

[Tarazed]

Live and learn as they say. But do the eheims produce that much less heat? If both used internally not sure why one would be vastly superior in that regard. Again I have no experience with the eheims. One thing is for sure is that the mags are avaliable in much higher capacities.

 

[samksy]

Does mag still have the rust issues? The eheim is probably quieter for sure.

 

[n3hihz]

If you want to reduce noise you can put some silicon under suction cups but that would only work if your sump is dry.

 

[annanymous]

If you want to reduce noise you can put some silicon under suction cups but that would only work if your sump is dry.

Do u mean before I fill the sump with water or if I run the pump externally

 

[n3hihz]

Do u mean before I fill the sump with water or if I run the pump externally

Before you fill sump with water. Put some silicone down where the pump would sit and let it cure. It will cushion the vibration so less noise. Or put a flat sponge under it.

 

[annanymous]

Before you fill sump with water. Put some silicone down where the pump would sit and let it cure. It will cushion the vibration so less noise. Or put a flat sponge under it.

Thanks for the idea. will do!

 

[greenstreet.1]

My tank is a 75RR I also run two mp 40's when I first setup this tank I ran a mag 7 it was go then the rust thing came up took it apart and there was the rust long story short had to move so broke down the tank moved. Now I set back up the tank I now run an 1262 and could not be happier less heat no noise and I also have it feeding two reactors.

 

[annanymous]

My tank is a 75RR I also run two mp 40's when I first setup this tank I ran a mag 7 it was go then the rust thing came up took it apart and there was the rust long story short had to move so broke down the tank moved. Now I set back up the tank I now run an 1262 and could not be happier less heat no noise and I also have it feeding two reactors.

Thanks for sharing, especially since I think we have identical set ups! I'm sold... Getting the 1262.

 

[Tonyscoots84]

eheim is the way to go

 

[Tarazed]

I've got two mag 9.5s running for 4 years straight, no rust. However, there is a reason the eheims are more money. If the flow of the 1262 is sufficient, I think your making a great choice. Go for it!!

 

[annanymous]

Would something like this make sense? (with regular valves [not gate valves] for the reactor feeds)

 

[mbg75]

I have a 75 with a 1262 as a return pump. Also powers my cal reactor, GFO reactor and pellet reactor easily.

 

[SanmanReefer]

I've been using Aqua Vim pumps, they are very reliable and extremely quiet. Sometimes I have to touch the plumbing to make sure it's on. Insane. I'm running a 2600 gph pump on my 80 rimless, a bit overkill though. Could've went with a 2000 gph one. Hope this helps.

 

[edd]

Would something like this make sense? (with regular valves [not gate valves] for the reactor feeds)

yea that will work, you can use ball or gate valve although gate gives you more precise adjustment but more money.