What is a good reliable return pump

[Lance]

Originally Posted by megs_clark

Hi. I thought id ask for a little more advice, i was wondering what a decent reliable but cost efficient return pump would be. I was thinking of going to JL tomorow to buy one, My tank is a 72 gallon, with a herbie overflow. The drain out the back is a 1 inch drain and im thinking of 2 returns. Any recomendations to set me on the right path. I can either put it in the sump or out, What do you think or what have you tried and liked?

For a tank that size I would recommend an Eheim. Can't go wrong with them. A little more expensive than the Mag drives but IMO a better pump.

[Myka]

Eheim for internal or Poseidon for external for your size tank. The only thing a MagDrive pump is good for IMO is mixing salt.

Since you have three holes drilled, take a look at Herbie overflows. Just do a Google.

[Gizmo]

I like Quietones better than ehiem. I find Ehiem's plastic brittle and have not had success with 2 of their pumps. Quietone had great output and doens't use a lot of energy. They can be both submerged or inline. I've used them for probably 5 years now and I give it ***** stars cause its inexpensive compared to other pumps. I've never used Mag, but heard good things

[megs_clark]

Hi. Thanks for the advice so far, i am going for the herbie style overflow, i got some great advice on another thread on the drilling and overflow for that :O) When i buy the pump how much of a flow rate, or how many GPH should i be looking for for a 72 gallon? Thats where i get the most lost