im also looking at the jebao dc 1200 anyone have any opinions/reviews on these? i would need to have 3/4" return pipe connected to it
Jebao dc1200 is a nice little pump for smaller applications. But, you will need something with a bit more punch.
Try one of these...
Jebao DC6000 (I own one. I sleep with it running under my pillow.)
Eheim 1260 (I've never used one but many people swear by them.)
Sicce 2.0 or probably the 2.5 (I owned a 1.5 and currently have a 5.0.)
Hydor Seltz L40 (I own a L30 it's dead silent when compared to the Sicces'.)
If I were to do another return pump for my 75g I'd definitely trial that L40. The L30 was so damn quite compared to my Sicce 1.5 and 5.0. Huge difference in price. I'd expect the Seltz to last 1-7 years. A Sicce would probably last 3-10 years.
The Jebao is a nice pump probably the most quiet pump I've every owned which is the reason I bought it. The trick is you have to go big with the Jebao. Much bigger than you would expect to need because when these are turned on full strength they are loud, they'll whine at max setting. So, get something that is bigger than your needs and dial it back with the controller then they are basically impossible to hear running. Also, don't expect years and years of life out of the Jebao, only 1-3 years.
