Which pump? Quiet One or Ehiem?

[sjm817]

Yeah, my app is just for a fuge and reactor feed. Not even 2' of head. I did take into consideration that what I got is a Maxijet utility pump. The Maxijet powerheads are among the most reliable pumps I have ever used. Hopefully, these follow the same heritage.

 

[mike33]

I own a 3000, mag 5+9.5. No problems with any of them as my return. Eheim is probably a more reliable pump, however, the size and cost ruled it out. The increased cost also cancelled out any energy savings. Each pump's noise was no louder than the overflow and skimmer. They all added about a degree of temp but consistent so it isn't an issue. I would measure the head height and look at each models rating. Personal preference on the amount of flow within reason. Good luck.

 

[jbird69]

I have been running a quietone 2200 for over a year and Im very happy. Dead silent and 100% reliable. The pumps have a headloss chart. whether they have more or less than the other pumps, just buy the right one for your needs based on the chart.

 

[JCR's Reef]

I would honestly put the mag pumps up against ehiem for the reliability of a pump. I run mags now and never have had any problems with them. I dont run the prefilters or the screens on them either and havent cleaned them in maybe 2yrs. No issues other than they put out more heat than other pumps and a bit on the noisy side. Maybe not much, but if I can eliminate something I will try to. Im pretty sure my overflows will be pretty quiet on my new tank as mine now dont make any noise since they are the durso style. Using a lower gph turn over rate also helps reduce this. Plus the skimmer that will be running on this system is the K2 and its pretty quiet despite its size.
Im not implying that the other pumps are junk. Just wanted to know which one was best for my application and value honest opinions. Thanks again everyone
I know prices varies depending you get it but here is the break down from what I based my decision on and what everyone has said:
3000 Q.O: 780gph,40watts,10ft head,$48
3000 M.J: 775gph,58watts,9ft head,$98
3000 ocotpus:750gph,65watts,10ft head,$50
2500 O.R:650gph,38watts,8.5ft head,$100
1260 E.H:634gph,65watts,12ft head,$140
mag7:700gph,60watts,12ft head,$78
Obviously ehiem is more expensive but I think I'm going with Ehiem for more than a couple reasons. I've heard alot of these pumps last for more than 10yrs. Some up to 20. I've also read that Ehiems power consumption is more around 40w vs the 65 they claim vs. mag 7's put out a little more watts depending on head pressure. Dont hold me to it but while reading it seemed reasonable.
If they next to never have to have the shaft replaced I think the long term cost is out weighed. I was always replacing shafts on the cheaper pumps which equals unreliable and higher maintence. Its also a strong pump and can handle head pressure. This leads me to believe its a little more accurate with how many gph its actually doing. As someone stated earlier it can also be upgraded for a few bucks later down the road if my application needs to change. Plus with me eliminating the pumps Im using now I will have 3 I can sell off hopefully to justify the cost. Thanks again