Jebao DC return pumps

[IloveCoral]

I am curious on some members thoughts on these. As i have been looking to purchase 1 if the reviews are as good as they seem. I was also wondering if the dc-6000 could be turned down enough for a 55g.

 

[TheClark]

My experience is very good, I have three DC12000. One return pump, one skimmer, one spare. The original I have had over a year with 0 issues.

Amazing value, very efficient and DC instead of AC in your tank is generally safer.

You could probably turn a DC12000 low enough for a 55, the low setting is quite low.

Based on that likely you could turn the DC-6000 down no problem.

Good luck, welcome to the hobby, love the forum name. Me too!

 

[IloveCoral]

Thanks for the quick reply. And great review. I was surprised the name wasn't taken already. I figured on the dc-6000 incase my wife let's me set my 120g back up.

 

[heathd.hd]

I've been doing a bunch of research on dc pumps also. Alot of mixed reviews on the jaebo. Warranty issues for most. I'm going with the reef octopus version from coral view just because of the 2 year warranty and service they supply.

 

[dodger745]

For the price you can't beat the dc12000. I run one on my skimmer and you can dial it down nicely.

 

[IloveCoral]

How big is you tank dodger?

 

[dodger745]

180g.

 

[pickupman66]

I've had a DC 6000 for about 9 months. Flawless. It ran externally as a closed loop for 7 months and since july has been submerged and running st 40%. Zeronissues.

 

[TheClark]

For the price you can't beat the dc12000. I run one on my skimmer and you can dial it down nicely.

Hey Dodger what kind of skimmer do you run it on? I have a big old downdraft 6' one and this pump definitely does the job. A buddy printed me a nice pinwheel for the DC12000, I am probably going to convert the skimmer over to a recirc.

 

[IloveCoral]

I've had a DC 6000 for about 9 months. Flawless. It ran externally as a closed loop for 7 months and since july has been submerged and running st 40%. Zeronissues.

What size tank is it that you are running 40%

 

[pickupman66]

I have a 66 gallon semi cube. Full power and my overflow is loud. Plus it's too much water thru the sump anyways.

It's also split off for a uv sterilizer too.

 

[IloveCoral]

So it would be safe to safe that 30 % would be good on a 55

 

[stunreefer]

I'm going with the reef octopus version from coral view just because of the 2 year warranty and service they supply.

Good call :thumb:

 

[pickupman66]

Sure. Adjust accordingly but the 6000 would be perfect.

 

[ethridge78]

I ran a dc12000 on my 300 for awhile nice little pump I was surprised.

 

[dodger745]

Hey Dodger what kind of skimmer do you run it on? I have a big old downdraft 6' one and this pump definitely does the job. A buddy printed me a nice pinwheel for the DC12000, I am probably going to convert the skimmer over to a recirc.

Aqua c EV240

 

[jpines]

DC-6000 should be perfect for your 55. Running one on my 65 gallon tank on 50% and it is just the right amount of flow. It's very quiet as well...I'd definitely recommend it

 

[gcrawford]

I had the 12000 for a while on my 120 for sump return..... Great pump, only issue I had was keeping a hose connected to the output. It came loose and shot water straight up and all over the bottom stand area. I quickly removed and sold it. I'm back to Iwaki for now which is rock solid.

 

[dodger745]

I had the 12000 for a while on my 120 for sump return..... Great pump, only issue I had was keeping a hose connected to the output. It came loose and shot water straight up and all over the bottom stand area. I quickly removed and sold it. I'm back to Iwaki for now which is rock solid.

Mine is hard plumbed PVC with 1-1/4" female adapters on the pump

 

[gcrawford]

Mine is hard plumbed PVC with 1-1/4" female adapters on the pump

I should have done that.....the hose adapters that come with the pump are useless.