Return Pump

[RBU1]

What return pump should I use on a 90? I was thinking Mag 9.5 but wanted to see if there was a better option for energy consumption and heat in the water. I need it to be a submersible.

 

[jdg]

What return pump should I use on a 90? I was thinking Mag 9.5 but wanted to see if there was a better option for energy consumption and heat in the water. I need it to be a submersible.

Maybe one of the small flowstars?

 

[RBU1]

To much flow. The smallest is 1500gph. I need to be in the 900 range.

 

[MarkGP]

Eheim 1262. 900 gph and uses 80 watts. Probably one of the quietest pumps out there!

 

[RBU1]

OK thanks, seems to be between the quiet one pump and the eheim. If anyone has any other suggestions please let me know.

 

[davocean]

I've only used Eheims for many years now, never been let down by them.
I think a 1260 would be plenty for you.

 

[RBU1]

OK thanks

 

[Algaenot]

I use an Eheim 1262 for my 90 gal and love it. Very dependable. The 1260 wasn't pushing enough for me and I have a diversion pipe built into my sump incase the flow was too high.

 

[MarkGP]

Oceanrunner also makes a nice pump. Quiet ones have some restart issues.

 

[gooberz]

Between a Mag 7 and a 9.5 for me and I am building a new 50 Gallon Cube.

Henry

 

[iwishtofish]

My Mag 9.5 is pretty quiet, although it is supported on a silicone pad to dampen any vibration. My tank tends to run cool when the room is cooler (usually is), so I have no heat issues with it.

 

[jdg]

My Mag 9.5 is pretty quiet, although it is supported on a silicone pad to dampen any vibration. My tank tends to run cool when the room is cooler (usually is), so I have no heat issues with it.

Where'd you pick up the silicone pad?

 

[Reef Bass]

Eheim all the way. I'm running a 1262 for return on each of my tanks.

 

[Zimboy]

The Blau Aquaristic Reefmotion 5000 pump may fit the bill. At 60 watts it is more efficient than the eheim 1262 for similar flowrates. I have the pump curves on my home computer if you are interested. PM me if needed.

 

[N+D frags]

hi i have a 110 extra high tank with a mag 12 return pump with head loss it is around 900 gph range

 

[profntbtr]

eheim is the way to go. it just works, i serviced aquariums for the better part of 2 1/2 years, and i put my eheim service pump thru hell and it just kept working