An affordable Royal Exclusive Pump?

[Kodski]

Hey all,
I was looking for a new return pump for a new tank project and I came across this pump from Royal Exclusive. Usually I wish I could afford pumps from Royal Exclusive, but this one actually comes with a very reasonable price tag. Right around $240. There is also another size up for right around $340. It seems new as I can't find much about these pumps, so I'm wondering if anyone has any opinions on this pump? It doesn't quite look like the same build quality as a RD 3 but for less than a Reef Octopus Varios 2, I'm very tempted to put an order in for one. Thoughts?

https://royalexclusiv.com/Flow-Pump.../Red-Dragon-X-40-Watt-3m-900GAL-12V::985.html

 

[Poochaku]

Rebrand of this pump.

https://sevenports.com/platinum-blue-series-pumps/
I'm sure with minimal effort you could find it even cheaper direct from china.

 

[Poochaku]

https://reefbuilders.com/2021/04/26...w-a-new-generation-of-workhorse-water-return/
more info

 

[Chrisv.]

https://reefbuilders.com/2021/04/26...w-a-new-generation-of-workhorse-water-return/
more info

That is cool.

 

[Kodski]

Rebrand of this pump.

https://sevenports.com/platinum-blue-series-pumps/
I'm sure with minimal effort you could find it even cheaper direct from china.

Thanks for the info! Looks like its a great little pump

 

[Hydrored]

As somebody who owns multiple Red Dragon pumps (and love them) I personally wouldn’t spend the money on anything that they do not manufacture in house. I would go with ecotech or another brand first.

 

[neonreef3d]

are ecotech pumps made in china?