ViaAqua VA8000 going south

[ColoReeferJeff]

Hey guys....rather new to the forum, but I'm in need of some help.

I've got a 135g reef/mix with a 40g fuge ....and the ViaAqua VA8000 return pump is getting much louder by the day.

Yes...I've taken it apart and cleaned it out :lol: and there is nothing blocking it or stuck inside. It's just vibrating really bad, and I'm needing a replacement.

The specs online show it to be a 2200gph pump- but that seems high. There is about 5.5' of head pressure on it going to the returns (3)....so I'm not sure what to look for in a replacement.

It's currently a submerged pump...and I'm open to the idea of going with an in-line as long as the costs aren't too crazy. And I don't mind a used one either- as long as it's quiet. Can't even watch the TV in the same room as the aquarium....but who the heck wants to watch the TV with an aquarium in the room???

Any help would be appreciated-

Jeff Van Wyk
720-320-8207

 

[The Grim Reefer]

You can probably buy a replacement impeller but I think you would be better off getting something new considering the price they charge for the replacements.

I have a Rio hyperflow 32 that is listed at 1900 GPH. New in box I'll let go for 50 cash which is about half of retail. I also have a Via Aqua 8500 that was ran for like a day I could do for the same price.