BlackFin Reeflo pumps

[Toxik]

Has anyone had a chance to try the BlackFin pumps from Reeflo yet? I was wondering how quite they are?

[loveless]

Has anyone had a chance to try the BlackFin pumps from Reeflo yet? I was wondering how quite they are?

There was a thread on RC about then not too long ago. I think they said it makes some noise kinda like the Dart. But you shouldnt take my word for it.

[mark]

rc thread (http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1569128)

[Mrfish55]

I have the 2500 on the way, let you know next week what I think of it.

[Toxik]

From reading the thread on RC the Blackfin sounds like a loud pump. I've heard the Dart Gold is pretty quiet. My tank will be installed on the main floor so quiet is very important.

[Mrfish55]

I recieved my pump today, looks like a quality pump, I will be hooking it up next week (when the new 3" glass drill shows up!) Has 2" intake and output, came with 2"unions. Best part was the price, $203.00us delivered to my door and no customs or brokerage fees.

[Skimmin]

This link may be helpful to someone interested in buying a blackfin.

http://www.reeflopumps.com/Frame-1-productoverviewpage1.htm?refresh=1234025420711

[cav~firez22]

how was it shipped? usps, or ups?

[Mrfish55]

UPS standard, had it within 1 wk from order date.

[cav~firez22]

UPS standard, had it within 1 wk from order date.

and no brokerage fees.
excellent.

i have 3 comeing LOL

[andestang]

So anyone have one up and running yet? Been thinking about getting one but the exchange rate......:confused:

[Mrfish55]

So anyone have one up and running yet? Been thinking about getting one but the exchange rate......:confused:

Just waiting on the glass drill I ordered to install the 2" bulkhead, even with the exchange it was less than $275.00 which IMO is pretty good for a pump of this quality.

[mark]

haven't heard one but fr the RC thread they seem loud. A Darts flow with the noise of a Barracuda, might not be the best choice directly below a display. Then there's quality control problems (impellers rattling loose).

[Mrfish55]

Finally got around to hooking this pump up (helps that the glass drill finally arrived) So far I am thrilled with it, I don't know how others that complained of noise hooked there pump up but I can barely hear mine, easily twice as quiet as the Little Giant 2md I use for my mixing tank and only barely louder than the Poseiden ps4 I am using for a return. I have it running my Precision Marine Bullet skimmer and I have never seen so much foam in it, me likey :biggrin:

[Interior_Reef]

I agree completly. I have a BF2500 running on one of our systems. It delivers water to 4 x 55G tanks, and 2 x 20G tanks, from the sump. 2 of the 55s are at a maximum height of 7ft, and they each one, on a 1" ballvalve is open about 1/3, still leaving TONS more flow if i need it.

As for the noise. It's vurtually silent. i can hear the odd gurgle from the Durso's more than the pump.

I am quite impressed with these pumps. I have 1 more to use, and it will be feeding our new coral display once set up. :)

And finally for the heat.
After about 5 hours, any one of the snappers or darts i have used, gets hot to the touch, and i mean burn fingers hot.

The blackfin, not even slightly warm. :)

I love these pumps, so far!



Finally got around to hooking this pump up (helps that the glass drill finally arrived) So far I am thrilled with it, I don't know how others that complained of noise hooked there pump up but I can barely hear mine, easily twice as quiet as the Little Giant 2md I use for my mixing tank and only barely louder than the Poseiden ps4 I am using for a return. I have it running my Precision Marine Bullet skimmer and I have never seen so much foam in it, me likey :biggrin:

[Dez]

I have the blackfin 6000 running and it's a loud hum. I'm so glad that the pump is in my basement. I am very happy with the flow and the pump does run cool. Hope this helps.

[mseepman]

I recently bought the 3600...it arrived quickly but I haven't hooked it up yet.

Looking forward to what it can do.

[mseepman]

Just an update on these pumps...apparently they are back selling them again after making a few changes to the packaging to help stop so much shipping damage.

They tell me that they are offering people who purchased one of the original Blackfins a really hot deal on more if they want them. They offered me $219 on a second BF3600 if I wanted it.

Just in case someone needs more of these I thought I would let you know.