Quiet pump for a 75 Gallon

[austinaquaman]

I need to buy a quiet return pump for a 75 gallon tank. The pump will be under the tank in a sump. The water will need to travel up about 4 feet. I'm looking for personal opinions on the noise levels. Also, if anyone is selling a quite pump let me know what type and how much you are selling it for. I'll be in San Antonio on Saturday.

[Gseclipse02]

i would use a mag 5 ...

[brewercm]

I had a mag 7 on a 75 gallon I had at one point and it wasn't too loud from what I remember, just a little hum.

[alton]

How much return GPH are you looking for? 50PXX 1100GPH (quiet)or 40PX 500GPH (Extremely quiet) both Panworld, both quality pumps.

[DSAfanatic]

I use Mags and they are extremely quiet. I have a mag 12 for my return and a mag 5 for my skimmer and I can't hear either one of them.

[austinaquaman]

How much return GPH are you looking for? 50PXX 1100GPH (quiet)or 40PX 500GPH (Extremely quiet) both Panworld, both quality pumps.
I don't know how much return I'm going for yet. I mainly do LPS and zoanthids. I'm not really into SPS.

Looks like the Mags seem to have a good following (from above). Probably go that way.

Someone locally has a Rio 2100 pump. Anyone have experience with RIO or know if it is a good brand?

[vman181]

I'm a mag fan myself. I have a mag 9.5 for my 72 bow-front and I can't hear it at all. If I'm right I have always heard Rio's like to melt down and pollute the tank if you don't stay on top of them maintenance wise.

[LoneStar]

If you want a quiet pump that is energy efficient and will last, Eheim is the tops.

[alton]

You will need 2 - 1" drains min. for the 50PXX and 1 - 1" for the 40PX. The first choice you need to make will be an in the sump pump or external?

[austinaquaman]

Good to know about Rio's having problems.

Does anyone know if you can adjust the flow somewhat easily on a Mag-5 or Mag-7?

[LoneStar]

Does anyone know if you can adjust the flow somewhat easily on a Mag-5 or Mag-7?

You can if you plumb it with a valve on the output line :wink_smile:

[austinaquaman]

If anyone has a Mag-5, Mag-7, or Eheim 1260 they want to sell let me know.

[dipan]

The Poseidon series of pumps (check marinedepot) are virtually noiseless. They do add heat to the water, but this is a great pump where quiet is the first priority. I have a PS1 and it was used in my kitchen/family area without any noise issues.

[wkada]

Eheim 1262. put a true union gate or ball valve on the return line to adjust flow and allow for removal/maintenence.

[sharkboy]

my vote goes to eheim...