Which pump?

Discussion in 'Filters, Pumps, etc..' started by xmetalfan99, Oct 15, 2011.

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  1. xmetalfan99

    xmetalfan99 Giant Squid

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    I need a new return pump.

    I will be running my 75G and two reactors off of this pump. I need the pump to be oversized since I plan on upgrading within the year as well. Must be a quiet and efficient pump.

    I am running a deep blue triton 5000 right now until I decide on a new pump.

    The reef octo water blaster 5000 seems like a good option.
     
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  3. marks270galreef

    marks270galreef Flamingo Tongue

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    my favorite of all time is the eheim 1262 ...
    i looked at the specs and it looks like at 5 foot of headaround 760-800 gallons i believe ... so not too bad ... on this pump your wanting...
     
  4. xmetalfan99

    xmetalfan99 Giant Squid

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    I love my eheim 1262, but it wasn't enough to run my two reactors and push the amount of water through my sump that I wanted. Since a new impeller/shaft will cost me half as much as a new pump that would do the job, I figure I might as well get a new pump and see if eheim will cover the broken shaft/impeller under its warranty.