Main Pump Problem

[thysrof]

Upgrading from 60 gallon to 120 gallon with dual returns and over flow,tank 48x24x24. I was running an Eheim 1060 for the main pump. Not enough flow for dual returns. I ordered a Rio 32 high flow. It makes a fairly loud vibrating noise even when suspended. What other pump should I buy?

Thanks Bob

PS or is it possible the Rio is faulty.

 

[TikiDan]

I use a mag 12 on my 125g with dual overflows an dit works like a champ! No noise or heat problems

 

[crispyreef]

Never go with Rios. Too many people have had too many problems with them. Does your pump need to be submersible or external?

 

[thysrof]

Submersible,Unless I drill the sump.

 

[northbay-reefer]

Thysrof, since you will also be using a chiller, you will need to be able to push enough water through the chiller, your best bet is to get an external pump and drill your sump. The pseidon 4 is very quiet and push 1200 gal/hr, this pump or simmilar pump like the genx 40 will be able to push water through your chiller and your dual over flow with a good turn over rate.

 

[corndogg]

I agree w/ Tom about getting an external pump. Not the Poseidon though. The are water cooled so they are very quiet but expect it to heat your tank by about 3 degrees.

Two highly regarded pumps know for being quiet and reliable are iwaki and panworld which is made by an engineer who used to work for iwaki. Be sure to get a 30xlt or smaller so they dont have the extrernal fan.

Sequence pumps are the new school super pump but that would be serious overkill for a return pump.

If you really don't want to drill your sump, I'd spend the extra dough and get the ehiem 1262. They're worth the little extra cost.

 

[corndogg]

Is your sump glass or acrylic?

 

[sulcata1619]

I wish sequence made a pump just a little bit smaller.

 

[thysrof]

The Sump is acrylic,so it could be drilled.

 

[corndogg]

I would definately drill it. It will take longer to drain the water out than to drill it. I have a bunch of hole-saws if you need to borrow one.

 

[gdm42001]

All I can say is "get that Rio out of there"

http://www.sonic.net/gdm4/RIO.html

 

[racrumrine]

Why not get a larger Eheim? They work great and are quiet.

I would not recommend the ViaAqua brand. I had 2 burn out after only about 1 year each time. They are also much louder than the Eheim. I think my model is a 1262.

Here's a picture from an RC sponsor's site http://www.saltycritter.com/pumps/eheim-water-pumps.htm

Best of luck,

Roy