Return pump

[Davesfragtank]

Hello again all looking for advice on a quiet return pump for a 300 gallon system the one we running is way to noisy any recommendations thanks

 

[Luke.]

Love my waveline , great pump and I never hear it , mine just sits in the glass with the little rubber feet it came with

 

[Jason Bell]

My Ecotech was quiet as could be and now the Cor I have is also quiet.

 

[Winks]

My Ecotech was quiet as could be and now the Cor I have is also quiet.

I also run both the Ecotech and the Cor and agree, I never hear them.

 

[TORX]

Budget is really a big part of it. I would sell a kidney for a Abyss pump on a large build. You may look at the Ecotech Vectra L1 but they are really hard to get in Canada. You may want to look at another line. I do know someone to help get the L1 but may take a while and trust.

 

[Davesfragtank]

Think might try the echo tech M2

 

[TORX]

Think might try the echo tech M2

You would be pushing that M2 to the limits for sure. An M2 is good for 2,000gph or up to about a 180 gallon while the L2 3,100gph and up to about a 320 gallon.

 

[Davesfragtank]

Ah ok I’ll keep looking than local shop had one I. Stock might have to just order one online

 

[Davesfragtank]

You would be pushing that M2 to the limits for sure. An M2 is good for 2,000gph or up to about a 180 gallon while the L2 3,100gph and up to about a 320 gallon.

What’s the best one you think that’s quiet and good for a 300 gallon system budget good we going full apex system so want everything pimp
It’s a i wall build so rather permanent lol

 

[TORX]

I do not think they can order an L2. The L2 is 130w and I do not think it has approval in Canada to sell. The Apex COR20 is only 90w but only about 2,000 gph. Unfortunately I do not think there is a budget return pump for your size tank. You want to aim for about 3,000 gph. You will loose a lot of that with head and elbows etc. Maybe look at the Reef Octopus Varios 8 or Red Dragon? You could take a risk and buy a few Jebao 15,000 as they are dirt cheap if you can find them. We all know how dependable they are though. It could last years or just months. They tend to just stop working one day with no notice. Honestly your next best bet maybe to run 2 return pumps like 2x M2 or 2x COR-20. Either way, outside of Jebao you are looking at a lot of cash on a 300 gallon system.

 

[Davesfragtank]

No no I meant there is no budget my bad lol

 

[Davesfragtank]

I do not think they can order an L2. The L2 is 130w and I do not think it has approval in Canada to sell. The Apex COR20 is only 90w but only about 2,000 gph. Unfortunately I do not think there is a budget return pump for your size tank. You want to aim for about 3,000 gph. You will loose a lot of that with head and elbows etc. Maybe look at the Reef Octopus Varios 8 or Red Dragon? You could take a risk and buy a few Jebao 15,000 as they are dirt cheap if you can find them. We all know how dependable they are though. It could last years or just months. They tend to just stop working one day with no notice. Honestly your next best bet maybe to run 2 return pumps like 2x M2 or 2x COR-20. Either way, outside of Jebao you are looking at a lot of cash on a 300 gallon system.

No budget sorry worded it wrong we just want something top of line quiet and reliable

 

[TORX]

I would personally go Red Dragon for sure if you want a single pump. For dual set up I believe you are running Ecotech lights so I would stick to 2 Vectra M2. They can be controlled independently on the controller or through their mobile app. That way you do not end up with multiple apps. Seeing that you have an Apex already then 2x COR20 would be good as well. I personally ran a Vectra on my 120 gallon when and it was a good solid pump. I am partial to Ecotech myself.

 

[Jason Bell]

No budget sorry worded it wrong we just want something top of line quiet and reliable

Not sure what over flow you are using, but my Cor-20 runs at 60%. I have a reef savvy herbie setup w/ 1.5" drains and returns run through 2x1" pipes.

 

[Davesfragtank]

I would personally go Red Dragon for sure if you want a single pump. For dual set up I believe you are running Ecotech lights so I would stick to 2 Vectra M2. They can be controlled independently on the controller or through their mobile app. That way you do not end up with multiple apps. Seeing that you have an Apex already then 2x COR20 would be good as well. I personally ran a Vectra on my 120 gallon when and it was a good solid pump. I am partial to Ecotech myself.

 

[TORX]

Now I am jealous lol.

 

[Davesfragtank]

Now I am jealous lol.

Didn’t order yet lol wanted your opinion first you guys are all helping us build our dream tank

 

[Davesfragtank]

The next size up is almost double the price wanna make sure it’s big enough before order

 

[Jason Bell]

The next size up is almost double the price wanna make sure it’s big enough before order

For sure, I've never had a need for more than 6x through the sump, you'll find you're happy place.

 

[Davesfragtank]

Great thanks again guys ordered