In one corner EHEIM 1262


In the opposite corner Mag Drive 9.5


I am going to use a submersible on my new tank and am looking for the pros and cons for both these pumps (in addition to their smaller/bigger brothers).

I have used both brands in the past and from what I have experienced the EHEIM pumps run alot quieter and cooler. Both use roughly the same wattage. The Mag has a higher head height but that does not concern me.

The pump will be used as a return pump for my system with roughly 5ft of head height, straight up.

So I am leaning towards EHEIM...what do YOU think?