Need Quick Advice on Pump for Christmas!!!

Discussion in 'Filters, Pumps, etc..' started by jackerma, Dec 19, 2009.

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  1. jackerma

    jackerma Bristle Worm

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    I currently have a Via Aqua 900 gph pump for circulation for a 125 with a 50 sump. I might be getting a new one (I think mine is a bit weak). Any suggestions (reasonably priced). I have about 6 ft head. Thanks for any advice.
     
    jackerma, Dec 19, 2009
    jackerma, Dec 19, 2009
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  2. AZDesertRat

    AZDesertRat Giant Squid

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    Ocean Runner 3500 or Eheim 1262. The new Octopus series pumps are the same as the Ocean Runners at a much better price if I were to buy one today.
     
    AZDesertRat, Dec 19, 2009
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  3. horkn

    horkn Giant Squid

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    Quiet one 3000, or quiet one 4000 if you want the same amount of flow.

    You probably can't buy a better pump for cheap. Fosters and smith has the 3000 on sale for around 40 bucks.
     
    horkn, Dec 20, 2009
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  4. seabass1

    seabass1 Montipora Digitata

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    Quiet One 4000 8)
     
    seabass1, Dec 20, 2009
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  5. AZDesertRat

    AZDesertRat Giant Squid

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    I have had two different Quiet Ones literally go up in flames, you could not give me one for free. I thought the first time it was a fluke but after the second one burnt up I am convinced they are junk. That plus I was able to sell my chiller now that I use better pumps with much less heat gain, stick you hand on a QO 4000 and see how hot they run.
     
    AZDesertRat, Dec 20, 2009
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