Which water pump is better?

[Pike614]

I am wondering which water pump is better, the Little Giant brand or the Gen-X brand. I am looking for a pump for my 180g. Anyone have any experience with either of these, how loud are they? Any mechanical issues?
Thanks!

 

[AZDesertRat]

Little Giants are LOUD.

 

[Pike614]

I did read a few reviews that said that they were very loud..any idea how they compare to the Gen-X pumps?

 

[AZDesertRat]

I ahve no experience with GenX but did have a Little Giant and would never have another one for an aquarium anyway. Great utility pumps but lousy indoor aquarium pumps.

 

[SPSFiend]

Gen-x pumps are loud too. Great but loud. If you want a great pump and is quiet i recommend an iwaki with the japanese motor. I have heard good things about a dolphin pump too but have no personal experience. I have had a little giant, gen-x and iwaki.

 

[Kannin]

reefflo darts and the like are very quiet.

 

[LobsterOfJustice]

Haha AZ I was going to say Gen-X are loud...

 

[thor32766]

plain and simple DART!!!

 

[poppin_fresh]

My Genx Mak4 is very loud (in the basement and I can still hear it), but I dont think they are really supposed to be that way. They are however, fairly efficient, at 110 watts.