What return pump would u buy??

[Aquattro]

Had a MAG 12 on the 180 for years, loved it. I have an old MAG 3 running my Ca Reactor, I have to feel it to make sure it's running. I do find the newer ones I have are a bit louder.

[gregzz4]

Ya, the little ones aren't bad
I had a mag12 and eventually a mag18 running the chiller on my 125g freshwater
Things were brutes and even sitting on the carpeted floor with all silicone hose they could be heard in the next room ... hmmmmmmmm
And they were pretty warm to touch. Guess it's a good thing they were external

Mags are so much less money than Eheims, so it's hard to decide isn't it ...

[Aquattro]

I use a MAG 12 now in my 50g mixing barrel. It heats the water to 78. Works perfect -lol

[gregzz4]

Originally Posted by Aquattro

It heats the water to 78. Works perfect -lol

Maybe they should have marketed them as pump/heater units

[xenon]

Eheim 1262 is about as good as it gets for a return pump. I use them EVERYWHERE!

I have experience with the mag9.5 and mag12 and both produce lots of heat and they are nowhere near silent. In a 55g brute, mixing salt, the mag12 will heat the water.

[jordsyke]

Jebao pumps for me pretty quiet, low power take, and controllabillity

[Aquattro]

Originally Posted by xenon

In a 55g brute, mixing salt, the mag12 will heat the water.

Same. In fact, running a 12 in my 180, my heaters never came on. Worked out well, but they are big bulky beasts with some noise.

[Werbo]

Eheim 1262 going on its 12th year. Hmmm didn't know you had to clean them.

Eheim pumps run everything (skimmer, ca reactor) on my system for years with no issues so far. Downside is wattage consumed - upside is dead quite, run cool, reliable, great customer service and very durable.

[crimper]

Originally Posted by Aquattro

I use a MAG 12 now in my 50g mixing barrel. It heats the water to 78. Works perfect -lol

Thanks for bringing this up, at least I have better use of this hummmm maker. Why didn't I thought about that? Dang!

[CM125]

Originally Posted by Aquattro

I use a MAG 12 now in my 50g mixing barrel. It heats the water to 78. Works perfect -lol

why didn't I think of this???