advice needed on pumps

[rodeoclown]

Im setting up a deep blue 55 gallon reef ready and was looking into an external pump. Can anyone enlighten me on them? I was considering one of the new d/c pumps but im unsure how good they are. If anyone has any suggestions that would be great.
55 gallon reef ready
8 gallon sump
8 gallon refugium

 

[rodeoclown]

any advice would be greatly appreciated

 

[Reefing Madness]

Iwaki
Panworld
Mag Drive
Quiet One
Reeflo

 

[rodeoclown]

how are your experiences with the dc pumps?

 

[Rob Top1]

Can't speak on the dc pumps but will +1 Reefing Madness list. Not sure if that was in order of preference or just a list. My order would be
Iwaki as they last forever
Reeflo(my dart lasted 10yrs) if there is a problem they rebuild them or give you a good discount on replacing the pump, when out of warranty.
Panworld, very similar to Iwaki pumps
Mags, long lasting but better suited internal IMO, also a bit of an energy hog
Quite one at the bottom of my list. Just didn't care for it compared to the others

 

[Jc_ellis]

I am using the Jaebo DC 3000 on my skimmer and the DC 6000 for return and both are super quiet and put out more than enough flow for me. It's been 6 months now and no complaints.

 

[rodeoclown]

Can the jaebo pumps be used externally?