Internal Water Pump Suggestion?

[m_class2g]

just setup my tank with 2 quiet one 9000s. the water flow is great but they are LOUD. the tank is in my living room and i cannot have that. i was wondering what else you guys are using for internal pumps that are quiet/energy efficient and powerful? is there such a pump!? lol

i need to replace the quiet ones.... my tank volume is approx 300 gallons with my sump at another 100 gallon. so total is around 400 gallons. your suggestion would be appreciated!!!!!

[gklaw]

I use a huge Laguna pond pump to push water 10 feet upward and 20 feet sideway to my 75g system. I have an extra one which I just put a brand new impeller in. You are welcomed to try that out. I could be in Richmond hopefully Friday or Saturday morning. I am not sure if I want to sell that yet knowing I have a big pond to build. At least you can test it out before buying.

Otherwise, I use Rio 2100 and I think they have a 2500. The rubber suction cup feet isolate the vibration quite well.

[m_class2g]

i was using 2 rio 2500s in my old 210 gal tank and they were ok. not strong enough.

my compartment is pretty small for where the pumps sit. the current quiet one 9000s are about 8 inches long and 6 inch wide i think. just fits perfectly there.

another suggestion was mag 18?

anyone here using msg pumps? any thought on sound and durability of this pump?

thanks!

[charles]

Mike, try Mag 18,

[ninez]

Eheim 1262?

[Roberto Luongo]

I second the eheim

[m_class2g]

mag 18 i heard is a bit noisy. its a hit or miss.

ehiem is good. i heard its very quiet but at only 900GPH per pump, it wont be enough to run 400 gallons. i wish they had something a tad larger!

im looking to run about 2600-2800 GPH for a turnover rate of 6.5-7 times.

still looking...

[m_class2g]

anybody heard of reef octopus water blaster pumps?

http://www.reefoctopus.com.au/v2/pub...0B6D863091BD0F

[bonsai dave]

how about eheim 5000. Eheim does make pumps bigger than the 1262. I think it is 3280 but i think it is only available in the us and asia.

[ninez]

mag 18 i heard is a bit noisy. its a hit or miss.

ehiem is good. i heard its very quiet but at only 900GPH per pump, it wont be enough to run 400 gallons. i wish they had something a tad larger!

im looking to run about 2600-2800 GPH for a turnover rate of 6.5-7 times.

still looking...

HK powerheads? They are very quiet and not as bulky as Eheim 1262.