What return pump would u buy??

[lastlight]

Originally Posted by kien

I've been running the same mag18 on my tank now for over 5 years. Doesn't seem noisy to me. No one ever seems to mention it (any noise). Maybe I'm desensitized. I'll have to ask Brett the next time he's over.

Everytime I'm over you've got your junk exposed so it seems a bit noisy to me. I'm sure with your stand doors closed it's a lot quieter.

Like the others I love the eheim. My mag 12 was pretty quiet, 18 a bit noisier and the 24 makes a serious racket now.

[rishu_pepper]

Gonna go with the Jebao DCT12000 for my new build. Reviews seem to be good for its price/performance.

[xenon]

Originally Posted by rishu_pepper

Gonna go with the Jebao DCT12000 for my new build. Reviews seem to be good for its price/performance.

Can't beat Jebao for the price.

With that said, if you need warranty, be prepared to wait.

[lastlight]

Originally Posted by xenon

With that said, if you need warranty, be prepared to wait.

having experience with both Royal Exclusiv and Deltec with warranty I can only chuckle at this even tho you're right. I think the only time we hobbyists ever get decent warranty service is with more common, mid-priced goods.

[Dearth]

I run a Mag 950 never had any issues with it in 18 months runs quiet and while it does run a little hot I take that as a bonus saves my heaters from over working themselves

[Skimmin]

I run a Jebao DCT 12000 at 100% on my 300 gal. Its been running since November with no issues. Super quiet and 85 watts at 100%. You could probably get away with running 60-70% and save some power too.

[rishu_pepper]

Originally Posted by Skimmin

I run a Jebao DCT 12000 at 100% on my 300 gal. Its been running since November with no issues. Super quiet and 85 watts at 100%. You could probably get away with running 60-70% and save some power too.

Hey Skimmin, for my 165g (+55g sump) build, do you think I will need the DCT12000, or is that overkill? Maybe I can get away with one model down?

[WarDog]

Originally Posted by rishu_pepper

Hey Skimmin, for my 165g (+55g sump) build, do you think I will need the DCT12000, or is that overkill? Maybe I can get away with one model down?

Brian, IMO overkill is good. Always better to have too much than too little. Plus you can always dial it down and/or tee off for reactors, chiller, etc.

[SeaHorse_Fanatic]

Originally Posted by lastlight

Everytime I'm over you've got your junk exposed

OMG, remind me never to visit Kien when he has his "junk exposed".