[lilserb953]

What return pump do you think is best? :fish:

 

[Nate_Bro]

I have heard lots of good things about Mag pumps, but never had one.

 

[lilserb953]

I was planning on buying a Mag drive 9.5 its only $110 and puts off 950gph unlike the Ehiem 1262 that only puts out 900gph for $170. Also the Mag drive looks clean and simple, the Ehiem looks cheaper and more plasticy.

 

[bulareefer]

I own a mag model 2 and they are right on the money with gph however fyi they have screws that rust( I was told by the manu on the phone that the rust is so minimal that it matter but it raised cation for me..). Also mines set up 2 feet below my tank and works perfectly with my overflow. You can always put on a check valve to slow it up in case you wanna get a bit of extra power.

 

[bulareefer]

*doesnt matter! my bad

 

[Rustl3r]

I use a lifeguard quiet one 3000.

 

[Nate_Bro]

I use a lifeguard quiet one 3000.

I have been looking at that one, you like it alright?

 

[lilserb953]

So basically its a preference.

 

[bulareefer]

Thats how a lot of the aqarium business is

 

[big_trucks_1985]

i also run mags and quiet ones and IMO the quiet ones make more noise than a mag!! im running a 3000 model now but had no probs with it. and the noise i get is not able to be heard unless i open the cabinet!

 

[fihsboy]

I have ran a mag 5,7,9,12 and an eheim 1250 and a 1260. Personally.....the eheim has more head pressure and ran quiter for me. It really is a matter of taste....but Eheim did it for me. They are well made pumps and they stand behind their product. Mag drives are good too, they just arent (imo) as well made as an eheim. You will hear others say the exact opposite.....but I doub't they have tried 4 mag drives and two ehiem's....

 

[bulareefer]

mags dont really make a noise unless air bubbles get in them atleast thats the way ive seen it their pretty silent

 

[SUP]

I had a Mag 7 on my 75 gallon tank and after I split the return off for two reactors, it did not have the turnover rate I wanted. I put a Eheim 1262 on it and it works fine. The Eheim is quieter. Both seem to be well made. I prefer the Eheim over the Mag. It does cost quite a bit more however.

SUP

 

[lilserb953]

I have ran a mag 5,7,9,12 and an eheim 1250 and a 1260. Personally.....the eheim has more head pressure and ran quiter for me. It really is a matter of taste....but Eheim did it for me. They are well made pumps and they stand behind their product. Mag drives are good too, they just arent (imo) as well made as an eheim. You will hear others say the exact opposite.....but I doub't they have tried 4 mag drives and two ehiem's....

Your opinion i think was best and helped me decide on a Ehiem 1262 for my 90 Gallon. :dance:

 

[Jowee]

I have used a mag 5, quiet one 3000 & 4000. The quiet one work well for the money.

 

[lilserb953]

Now Lets Move Over To Power Heads

What Koralia would be good for a 90 gallon reef? I was thinking the Magnum series.

 

[bulareefer]

Fyi koralia are overrated in both gph and price low you should try mp40s if i had a tank your size i def would

 

[big_trucks_1985]

magnums or 1400's do good i dont run mp 40s due to cost but if you can afford it go for it...

 

[Nate_Bro]

magnums or 1400's do good i dont run mp 40s due to cost but if you can afford it go for it...

What he said! :doh:

 

[lilserb953]

Fyi koralia are overrated in both gph and price low you should try mp40s if i had a tank your size i def would

Well most of us dont have $500 for one powerhead and the Magnums 8's go to 3,250 and there only $90 so you do the math. But dont get me wrong the Mp40's are great ph's