Dc Return Pumps

[Salty Cracker]

So what's a good name/quality/output return pump?

I'm kind of tired of the fish-street quality pumps, so I think I'll finally buy a real one that I can up my return flow by quite a bit, maybe even automate changes in flow. What might work?

I need to move water into a 125 at a head height of only about 4'.

 

[TORX]

0 complaints on my Vectra M1. Especially after I calibrated it through the Reeflink. If you are looking at Ecotech equiptment for the build, then I highly recommend the M1. If you aren't running Ecotech products, then maybe they're is a better option like the Maxspect Duo. With its customization options, low power consumption, quiet and small footprint, I really feel it doesnt get the recognition it deserves

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[Salty Cracker]

Well I'm using a waveline pump that's supposed to do 2800 GPH and it barely makes a wave in the tank...so I'm either throttling it (1/2" return line), or it's just old. I also have a 100W fishstreet pump, which has almost exactly the same output (and horrifically bad construction quality). So I might upgrade the return to 1" and then go from there. It seems that a 2800GPH would be able to just up the return pressure in a thinner line, but maybe not. Either way, I gotta upgrade, it's like a tidepool in there.

(not a huge fan of ecotech, the 'cost + sound' quotient of their MP lines have really put me off)

 

[TORX]

Well I'm using a waveline pump that's supposed to do 2800 GPH and it barely makes a wave in the tank...so I'm either throttling it (1/2" return line), or it's just old. I also have a 100W fishstreet pump, which has almost exactly the same output (and horrifically bad construction quality). So I might upgrade the return to 1" and then go from there. It seems that a 2800GPH would be able to just up the return pressure in a thinner line, but maybe not. Either way, I gotta upgrade, it's like a tidepool in there.

(not a huge fan of ecotech, the 'cost + sound' quotient of their MP lines have really put me off)

Well it is just the Ecotech cost now. The new Vortechs and Vectras are pretty well dead silent.

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[Monnishan]

Agreed with Torx. Very happy with my M1 as well

 

[Matt1997]

I have two of the m1s now, terrific pumps

 

[Winks]

Running a M1 which is dead quiet. Also have a MP40 which is also dead quiet. I'm very happy with them and plan on upgrading my 75g to Ecotech equipment.

 

[derrick orosz]

I agree with m1...it’s dead silent and mine is only running at 70% on my 95 gallon

 

[Salty Cracker]

I'll take your guys' word that the mp40s are now quiet...

Maybe I'll just grab a pool pump and put it on a veriac.

 

[Mark092]

Check out the Reef Octopus Varios pumps as well, nothing but good things to say about mine.

 

[[KRAFTIG]]

I've been using the AquaMaxx Magnus VSG-6000. Super quite, well made and decent price. 3-4 models available.

http://aquamaxxaquariums.com/water-pumps/aquamaxx-magnus-vsg-6000-dc-water-pump-sunpole/

 

[Salty Cracker]

I've been using the AquaMaxx Magnus VSG-6000. Super quite, well made and decent price. 3-4 models available.

http://aquamaxxaquariums.com/water-pumps/aquamaxx-magnus-vsg-6000-dc-water-pump-sunpole/

Those actually look good, but most of the links to find them are bad... where did you get it, marine depot direct, and pay all the exchange and fees? Kind of ups the price quite a bit on them that way... Or does someone this side of the border have them?

 

[[KRAFTIG]]

Those actually look good, but most of the links to find them are bad... where did you get it, marine depot direct, and pay all the exchange and fees? Kind of ups the price quite a bit on them that way... Or does someone this side of the border have them?

I bought s/o via Aquirum Depot. They seem to be in stock here:

https://www.jlaquatics.com/