Noisy return Pump

[Emazeman]

If one large pump for a 90 gal reef AGA mega flow is to noisy, could one use two smaller pumps together that would equal the flow of the larger pump. one Lg = 960gph max flow and the 2 smaller pumps rated max 480 gph? My original 75 reef leaked and I'm starting over and I'm in the wet test phase.

 

[DJ88©]

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[TippyToeX]

Emazeman
[welcome]

What pump were you using that was so loud? There are pumps (high rated) that are not bad.

 

[OnTheReef]

After seeing the Eheim pumps recommended as the most consistently quiet by multiple posters, I am going to try one. I have already gone through several Beckett pumps which start out quiet and eventually set my whole place to vibrating. Right now I am using a 402 powerhead as my return, it's reasonably quiet but I need more power.

 

[Emazeman]

tippytoex
I ordered Genx 40. Sounded more like an air pump. Called pacific coast imports and they sent a new impeller. Somwhat quieter but still to loud. Even used soft tubing and still getting a vibration. Thinking of two Pan world 40's rated @ 480gph.

 

[sjm817]

Eheim if you want a quiet submersible. IMO, 900+ GPH is a lot for a 90G return pump, but if you want a high flow, get the 1262. I run a 1260 as a return for my 90G and am very happy with the flow and the (lack of) noise.