Suggest a pump for me to run two reactors

[ken6217]

I need an internal pump to run two reactors (TLF phosban + BRS Reactor). I want to run a tee off of the pump with a ball valve going to each reactor.

A MJ-1200 was suggested by BRS but their reactor needs more pressure and the MJ isn't up to the task.

I was thinking maybe somethign along the line of a Eheim hobby series or a Eheim Compact. Can you suggest a model? Any other brand pump suggestions?

I am not sure what kind og flow rate I need due to the two reactors.

I don't want something bigger than what is needed as space is tight in my sump. Also don't want something that throws off too much heat.

Thanks,
Ken

 

[gonpostal]

IMO a MJ1200 would be enough for both reactors. I have 2 BRS reactors, and I used a Mini-Jet 404 on one, and a Mini-Jet 606 on the other. I had to reduce the flow to keep the GFO tumbling slowly.

 

[dstrickland]

Agree that mj1200 will work

 

[ken6217]

I appreciate the replies but how can you tell me that the MJ will work when I tried it already and it doesn't. It freakin rattles and water comes back out the intake. I have two of these and they both do it.

I called BRS and mentioned this to them and they said that the original MJ there wasn't an problem. The new ones are not the same.
Ken

 

[arentspowell]

My pump is over kill and I have it dialed back but I use a mag 5 for my carbon and GFO reactors. It is also teed off and feeds my fuge. it is running next to my return pump n the center and my fuge is on the side so it works perfect for me. Just depends on how you are set up.

 

[ken6217]

My pump is over kill and I have it dialed back but I use a mag 5 for my carbon and GFO reactors. It is also teed off and feeds my fuge. it is running next to my return pump n the center and my fuge is on the side so it works perfect for me. Just depends on how you are set up.

This is the direction I am looking for. I just don't want to go too big as space is an issue and I do not want additional heat put into my tank.
Ken

 

[redmarble]

I would go with an Eheim 1250, if you can't find an older model Maxi-Jet 1200. If it's too powerful, restrict it with a valve.

 

[ken6217]

I would go with an Eheim 1250, if you can't find an older model Maxi-Jet 1200. If it's too powerful, restrict it with a valve.

That's what I was thinking as well.

thanks,
Ken

 

[reeftivo]

Mag 3 or 5 with ball valve.

great head pressure pumps and cheaper than the eheims.

 

[ken6217]

Mag 3 or 5 with ball valve.

great head pressure pumps and cheaper than the eheims.

Hey, same tank. 39g Cad Lights. How is the heat on the Mag 3? Are they quiet? Any opinion on an Eheim Compact 2000?
Ken