LF return pump

[reefwars]

Originally Posted by Aquattro

I would look for a MAG 12. Good pump, reliable, easy to get parts, and they don't lose much head as a return pump.

+1 wayne a mag 12 would be perfect for your tank its not a large pump its quiet and has 1200 gph (if i remember correctly) and its def very affordable when i lived in edmonton marine aquaria had them at a good price i paid only $50 for mine second hand im only using a mag 9.5 with my 90 now but i wish i had the 12

[dsaundry]

EHEIM 1262 works very well too.

[Aquattro]

Originally Posted by dsaundry

EHEIM 1262 works very well too.

Nothing but good reviews on these pumps, but I believe quite a bit more money?

[lastlight]

with losses the 1262 (which I love) will not give you your desired output but maybe for a super reliable and fairly quiet pump that's ok?

[Tom R]

I find that the Mag 12 or 18 put a lot of heat into the tank. In the summer months this will be a problem for a smaller system.

Tom

[Aquattro]

Originally Posted by Tom R

I find that the Mag 12 or 18 put a lot of heat into the tank. In the summer months this will be a problem for a smaller system.

Tom

Good point Tom. I use a MAG 12 to mix my new water (50g barrel) and the pump does heat it to the correct tank temp. In the hot summer months, I need to turn it off the day before using the water..

[themastr]

I bought these pumps for my return pump and circulation pump. I got the HY-10000 and the HY-5000 Pump. Absolutely amazing pumps. They are super quiet to the point that I had to put my hands on them to see if they started. I took the HY-5000 off which was Recirculation pump and put a reeflo dart instead just for a bit more water movement. But other than that I have the bigger one running my 225 Gallon for about a couple of months now. And the power consumption is so little only 60 Watts.

Little bit more money but save on electricity.


Thanks
Erick

[Wayne]

Thanks guys for all the replys you have given me a lot to think about! Now I am just trying to choose one