Return pump?

[Dr.DiSilicate]

Anyone ever use the bubble blaster return pumps? If so what do you think... What is the best return pump for a medium size tank. Internal.

 

[cdrewferd]

Return pump?

Do you mean Water Blaster?


Drew

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[Dr.DiSilicate]

Return pump?

Yea, water blaster.

 

[Munch]

I'm looking a at Sicce Syncra myself...

 

[Dr.DiSilicate]

Return pump?

I want a super quiet pump with low power usage. I'll check the sicce as well. My mag 18 is a power house but a bit noisy for a living room and runs a bit warm in the summer.

 

[Haddonisreef]

I use enhiem on my 180 real quite and reliable, I have a extra if interested 100$ and its yours!

 

[Cake_Boss]

Re: Return pump?

Have you looked into the RLSS waveline series? They are adjustable via remote, and not overly expensive.

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[Dr.DiSilicate]

thanks Jamie, Those rlss pumps look super cool, only 40 watts of Dc current. Now I have even more to think about.
Charlie, I need a bit more flow than that, I am also running my reactor on the same pump and do rely on the flow in the main tank.

 

[Dr.DiSilicate]

jamie, Those waveline pumps are getting some bad reviews!

 

[Cake_Boss]

Re: Return pump?

jamie, Those waveline pumps are getting some bad reviews!

Really? Where are you seeing them? I've only seen the o ring thing

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[Ghosty]

My Mag5 is too noisy for my bedroom, need to research more quiet ones this size too.

 

[master NooB]

I just ordered two rio hyper flow 1290 for my skimmer and return pump I saw one working on my buddies fountain that he had running in his house and you can't hear it at all... At pet mountain they are only $68

 

[jda123]

Ehiem. Super pumps, lower wattage and very quiet. I like Quiet Ones, but they can draw some power too. I have a few quiet ones of varying sizes if you want to try some out... I can dig through my used-pump tub if you are interested.

A mag 9.5 is significantly lower in heat, noise and electricity than a mag 12 or 18... FYI.

Lots of pumps are quiet when new. The true test is in time...

 

[Dr.DiSilicate]

I just found a reef blaster 7000 on the evil empire. It was only 3 months old and I got it for 16o rather than 230 new. It is said to be super quiet, 1800 gph and inly 88 watts. I'll report how it is when I get it installed. Also, I'll have a mag 18 for sale. what is the going price for a used 18?

 

[09bumblebee]

I use the water blaster 5000 and love it. Won't turn back.

 

[Dr.DiSilicate]

Return pump?

I use the water blaster 5000 and love it. Won't turn back.

Good to hear. I was goin to get the 5000 for the 120 but finding the 7000 used seemed like a good bet. It'll handle a larger tank when I upgrade as well. What size tank do you have?

 

[Cake_Boss]

Re: Return pump?

Also, I'll have a mag 18 for sale. what is the going price for a used 18?

A used mag 18=a high five

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[09bumblebee]

Good to hear. I was goin to get the 5000 for the 120 but finding the 7000 used seemed like a good bet. It'll handle a larger tank when I upgrade as well. What size tank do you have?

It's on my 90. The 7000 is a good choice for the 125

 

[Dr.DiSilicate]

Return pump?

I've had the water blaster for about a month now. The 7000 is rated for 1800 GNP just like the mag 18. It pushes much more water than the mag pump did. I don't know if it is under rated of the mag is under rated. I had to do a big adjustment to my herbie style overflow. Also, it is really silent! I never noticed my mp40 till I installed this pump. I have sense sold the 40 for a couple of tunze that I am also happy with. If anyone is looking for a moderate priced internal or external return don't hesitate to get a bubble blaster. IMHO