Help with pump selection.

[Orchids]

Anyone,

I know there is a search function, but it is not running (for me anyhow) so, if you can, please give me a little help.

I need a pump suggestion (in-sump) for my 120 gal., dual overflow AGA tank. The sump sits directly below the tank and is 35 gallons.

My price range is up to 200 dollars.

Thank you

VM

 

[dougie]

Ehiem 1260.

 

[thor32766]

people will have their own opionions on pumps. I run mags on all my tanks and love them.

 

[Orchids]

Is the Eheim 1260 submersible?

 

[dougie]

yes the Eheim 1260 is submersible.

 

[Orchids]

Does anyone have experience with Gen-X submersible pumps. I have read good reviews from users and am strongly considering their product.

Thanks

 

[McCrary]

If you are looking for a good return pump, then an Eheim 1260/1262 would be a good choice. They are quiet, reliable and have minimal heat transfer.

 

[andyco]

I have an eheim1262.

It's run 3+ years.

Unbelievably quiet and trouble free.

It replaces a string of noisy / broken Mag 7s

 

[bnplu]

I'm setting up a 120 gal also. I am going to run the plumbing to the basement where the sump and a frag tank will be set up. The return will be a 15 foot head with one check valve and two 90 degree bends in it. Total water volume will be 170 gal. Do ya'll think a Iwaki MD-100RLT will handle it ?

 

[Orchids]

andyco,

Someone suggested a 1262 would be too much for my 120 AGA. Have you had any issues with it on a smaller tank. I am going to get it this week and cannot decide between the 1260 and 1262.

thanks

 

[STEELERFAN747]

Someone suggested a 1262 would be too much for my 120 AGA. Have you had any issues with it on a smaller tank. I am going to get it this week and cannot decide between the 1260 and 1262.

thanks


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I dont know about either of these, but Ive been running a mag 9.5 rated at 950 gph with and I am currently surching for something a little stronger for my 120g (under developement) The eheim 1262 is only rated at 898gph at zero head with a maximum head of 11.8 ft.

I dont know if 898 gph is strong enough for your tank. Remember each overflow is rated at 600 gph= 1200gph

 

[JeffersonReef]

For a tank that size, mag 12 or 18 would be great. I am running a mag 12 on my 125 and I love it! I would run a mag 18 return, but I plan to add a closed loop in the near future, so I will add another mag 9.5 or 7... I have never used eheim, but have heard nothing but good things about them also. Another option is QuietOne. All of the above are withing ur budget and EXCELLENT PUMPS! HTH!

 

[STEELERFAN747]

Hey. you could also look into a Ocean runner 6500. (1700 gph/ max head of 12.5ft/ only 95 watts and about $99.00) Also everyone who has one says nothing but good things and even compare it to the Eheim only it cost about 50% less)

Ok, thats it. I just convinced myself. I'm getting one.!!!

 

[Orchids]

I appreciate the advice and options presented. As with any piece of equipment for my reef, there are several viable options to go with. Sometimes I wish there was only one as it would make the decission process simpler. I have looked into the Ocean runner, but have not heard much about their overall reliability. (More precisely, I haven't seen enough reviews). I now need to sit back and just make up my mind and go with it.

 

[Orchids]

Thanks for the information. I just ordered the Ocean Runner 6500; it is more flow than I needed but I'will be able to control that better than too little flow.