need return pump recommendations. asap!

[smokinreefer]

Originally Posted by neoh

I recently got a brand new rio +, and boy does it make a lot of noise, and gets a little warm. I'd probably stay away from one if I had the choice again -_-

thanks, good to know.

Originally Posted by Titus99

Really like my speedwave

Originally Posted by Alberta-newb

I just bought a SpeedWave as well and love it. Dead silent and gentle starts. The 10 minute feed mode is nice too. No idea on the longevity as these are fairly new on the market. I've had a couple of Rios and hated them, noisy and did not last long. Had a Quiet One originally, pretty good pump and lasted about 4 years with minimum maintenance.

For external pumps I ran a Reeflo Dart for 5 years without issue. A little noiser than the SpeedWave that replaced it.

so, you can adjust the output of the speedwave? the mid model is backordered from my LFS, but the big model is available as per their website. if its adjustable i'd consider that, suppose its future proofing for a larger system. :P

[Alberta-newb]

Originally Posted by smokinreefer

thanks, good to know.
so, you can adjust the output of the speedwave? the mid model is backordered from my LFS, but the big model is available as per their website. if its adjustable i'd consider that, suppose its future proofing for a larger system. :P

Yes, they have six speeds, I have the 2640 gal model running the closed loop on my 75 gal cube and I run it at "5"