Need a new Reliable & QUIET retrun pump

[dave131]

Thanks for everyone help

 

[rjjr1963]

Is an external pump preferable to a submerged?

I'm using external pumps to free up space in the sump.

 

[CStrickland]

I'm switching to internal to reduce noise and free up space in the stand. Also, if you have heat issues like your running hotter lights or live someplace warm, external pumps can help that. I run led and live in the frigid north so it's no prob.

 

[dave131]

Well I need help again. With the new pump my flow boxes change the water height. How do would I know that the holes on top of both of my durso pipes are right.

 

[Jade5051]

I'm not sure I understand the issue. Are you trying to tune the durso?

 

[dave131]

Sorry
Yes I'm trying to tune both durso .

 

[itz frank]

I think I'm may going with SICCE Syncra cause you control the flow. Going to do more research on the pump.

I just got a sicce silent 3.0 for my tank. Only wanted about 5x turn over on my 120. It is very quiet and I'm pleased with my purchase.

 

[SouthFla]

Ehiem 1262. Quiet, reliable, internal or external.

This!

Had Iwaki 40 external on my 125, switched to Eheim 1262 (running internal in my 30 sump), and LOVE it. No additional heat, freed up room in my stand and WAY quieter...

 

[dave131]

Since I replaced my pump I have microbubbles in my display tank. The plumbing is the same the only thing I changed was the a 90 fitting on the return line by the pump.

 

[VJM 21]

I vote Eheim as well. I used a Eheim 1260 for 3+ years on my 92 Gallon.

I'm considering the Eheim 1260 for a 75 gallon tank. Do you think it would provide too much return for my tank?

 

[xgchhj]

Have you looked at the Ecotech Vectras?

 

[VJM 21]

No, but I'll check them out. Thanks.

 

[Deinonych]

hard to beat the tried and true eheim 1262 which is what i use on my 120. The new dc pumps are more efficient and the higher quality ones run quiet also, but as far as long term battle tested eheim makes great reliable pumps.

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