Pump Suggestion

[jxm213]

Hey All

I am going with a central pump to get rid of the 4 power heads stuck on my glass. I want one bigger pump and i will pipe it to the 4 corners of the tank...I think it will make it look so much better. I have done this with a MAG DRIVE 12 (I think its a 12) but its really loud.

I need suggestions or product feedback on pumps around the same size as the mag drive 12 or a little less powerfull. I am looking for the most quiet pump out there that can be submerged.

any help would be appreciated...Let me know if you dont understand what Im asking...

Thnx...

 

[lawdog]

I would check out the new eheim submersibles... If you are thinking of maybe turning it into a closed loop with a nonsubmersible pump I would check out the panworld's... they are reasonable and pump an incredible amount of water and are silent.

 

[stevestank]

I'm plumbing in a Gen-x PCX 70hp and taking my OceanRunner 3500 out of my sump. It's silent and pumps around 900gph. My plumbing project will take a little while. I'm still gathering pieces and planning it out. The OceanRunner runs on 65 watts of power. I'll have it up for sale on here within 2 weeks or so. Otherwise, I would recommend you buy a new one.

 

[Kreeger1]

Darts work great for closed loops

 

[offshore]

I have 2 ocean runner 3700's , you cant beleive how quiet they are. come see for yourself.

 

[jxm213]

Stevestank Byers beware of the Gen-X pumps. I had one a year or two ago...I saw a thread about it rusting badly. Sure enough I pulled mine out of the tank and it was very rusty inside. There must be some non-stainless steel inside the and it rusts...

Thanks for the information...I like the ehiem...I might go get one of those. Does anyone know where I can get one around the area. I would rather not wait on shipping?

OffShore...the in and out on your ocean runner...is it threaded?

 

[itZme]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9367201#post9367201 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by offshore
I have 2 ocean runner 3700's , you cant beleive how quiet they are. come see for yourself.

The 3700 is a needle wheel pump. Maybe you have a couple 3500's. Here's a link to those pumps on a website.

Eheim's are great pumps. Here's a link to the Eheim 1262

HTH
-- Kevin

 

[lawdog]

Salty Critter is carrying the Eheims now...

www.saltycritter.com

 

[jxm213]

Thanks Lawdog...I was just about to order one online...i wasnt sure if Salty Critter is carrying them cause they arnt on the website yet. Must be a new item...Ill call tomorrow to make sure they have one...I always like a reason to go out to Salty Critters..!!!

Thanks for all the help

 

[lawdog]

Definately call ahead... I just noticed they aren't listed online either. Dan had some in a couple weeks ago just below the Tunzes. I almost bought one myself to use as a spare and a water change pump. If he doesn't have any in I am sure he can get you what you want...otherwise there is always Premium Aquatics that carrys them...

 

[DevilBoy]

if u decide to go with a external pump, i would look into the Velocity T series pumps. These pumps are completely silent.

 

[stevestank]

gen-x

gen-x

I heard the submersible Gen-x pumps do rust. The PCX70hp pump I have is an external so it shouldn't rust.

 

[jxm213]

Where is Premium Aquatics?

 

[lawdog]

www.premiumaquatics.com If SC doesn't have them in stock. They are in Indiana which is only one day shipping from us. Nice people too. If SC doesn't have something that is usually where I order from.