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Old 08-31-2008, 04:19 AM
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Originally Posted by chevyjaxon View Post
try a maxijet 1200 they flow @ 295 gph @ 0 ft of head 3ft of head shouldnt give you a problem and they are really quiet IME shouldnt be much more than40.00 for one
The MJ would give you a piddle at best, powerheads don't do great against head pressure. I've always found the Mags a little noisy, I'd look at the Ehiem or a Quiet One 1200. If you want a cheap option the Rio 1100 would do fine.

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