I need a new pump

[ninjamini]

I need a new pump for my 150 gallon. I have a quiet one but the shaft broke today and as it is about 5 years old I did not think buying a new shaft was wise due to the age of the pump.

What pump should I get for about $80-$120. No more than that.

Mag drive?
Sicce?
Ehiem?

 

[Jgoal55]

Ive always read that the EHEIM is probably the best internal pump around but Ive never used one personally. I've always used Mag pumps but only because I always seem to get a good deal on a used one right before I pull the trigger on an EHEIM

 

[mrx66699]

Ehiem without question in this lineup.....

 

[DRThompson]

what flow do you need?

 

[DRThompson]

just saw your other thread...your quiteone 6000 was probably give you a return of 1000-1200 gph at 5-6' head.

Not sure you can find a replacement pump that delivers that volume for $100. If you cant afford to spend more, probably best to buy a new impeller or even a second 6000.

 

[ninjamini]

700-900 gph. Looking at the mag drive 7or 9.5 $70 and $90. The eheim seems to be $165

 

[DRThompson]

700-900 gph. Looking at the mag drive 7or 9.5 $70 and $90. The eheim seems to be $165

You'll need the 9.5 or 12 to get that flow with head pressure. I hope you have a chiller; mags make a lot of heat. I've seen the mag 12's on amazon for about $115

 

[ninjamini]

I hate hot pumps. How is this:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0018CJO92/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?qid=1413238009&sr=8-2&pi=SY200_QL40

Or this:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0018CDWL8/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?qid=1413238009&sr=8-5&pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70


I am open to other brands as well.

Humm think I can convince the wife that since I am replacing the pump it's a good time to upgrade the tank?

 

[DRThompson]

I hate hot pumps. How is this:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0018CJO92/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?qid=1413238009&sr=8-2&pi=SY200_QL40

Or this:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0018CDWL8/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?qid=1413238009&sr=8-5&pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70


Humm think I can convince the wife that since I am replacing the pump it's a good time to upgrade the tank?

The 5000 is the better option....dr foster/smith sells the eheim 1262 for $160 with free shipping. I have the 1262, it's a GREAT pump

 

[Deep Reef]

There was a 1262 for sale in the used equipment forum. Good luck

 

[jessp]

I read real good things about the Ehein 3000+ on another thread.

 

[dc]

Posts removed again. If you offer something for sale you must include a price.

 

[mlivvy]

 

[dc]

Exactly!

 

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[ninjamini]

What is going on here?

 

[DRThompson]

Gremlins

 

[mrx66699]

Most likely someone offered you a pump without posting a price and was repremanded and did not listen and did it again so they got the boom lowered lol

 

[dc]

Most likely someone offered you a pump without posting a price and was repremanded and did not listen and did it again so they got the boom lowered lol

^^^ Yes.


And generally if I post in a thread I subscribe to it.

 

[jessp]

Don't say bomb on a plane, ebola in a hospital, and dont' offer something unless you have a price.