300dd return pump?

[RadagastWizard]

Can anyone recommend me a good return pump for a 300dd? My lfs is recommending the vectra m1.. is it good?

I need something silent

 

[NilsRenstrom]

The vectra has a great reputation for being silent and reliable, i would also consider red dragon pumps if your budget can fit them. I'm currently using a waveline DC 6000 on a 200g tank, which also works really well, although not dead silent...

 

[RadagastWizard]

I'm thinking of going with the vectra L1

 

[Psirex]

L1

posted using alternating currents.....

 

[worm5406]

I think the L1 would be better.

 

[saf1]

No idea here but with my current upgrade to a 240 I was also looking at the vector m1 but ordered the larger L series. You have the option to dial it down if need be so offers room in my opinion.

 

[steallife904]

I use a reef octopus dc 5500 on my tank... cannot hear it run at all. Not sure if it is big enough for a 300 though?

 

[Mishri]

I am considering getting the Reef Octopus Varios 6(1720gph-$285) for my 300 gallon, but now I'm thinking the varios 8(2700Gph-$350) so I don't have to turn it up all the way(I've read they are silent)... I guess it depends on how much return flow you need... the L1 goes up to 3100gph.. but costs more than the varios pumps.

 

[n8rad]

red dragon 3 > any other pump

 

[scuzy]

I think and Abyzz is nicer than rd3


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[Easttuth]

Deepwater DC12. They cost around $230 and I've never had any issues with mine. Perfectly quite, tons of head pressure, and fairly small. I can't imagine a reason to pay twice as much for the Vectra but I'm sure people have their reasons.

 

[TheHun]

i run Waveline DC12000 on my 300g, 70% and dead silent

 

[worm5406]

I used to run two dc12000 at 30-40% and yes they are dead silent.