Fluval is no joke either. I had the SP6 on a 300 gallon tank and a manifold with only one pump and it was pushing over 2000gph at 6ft with no issues. It's a beast
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I agree. However, the question asked here is just which is the best. Not what is the best that you can afford. If we're looking at the best at normal people prices I'd vote Tunze, Sicce, Eheim for submersibles.Only if you have money to waste or a disposable income.
Yes, Danner Mag Drives are the best. The best at sucking electricity and adding 1-2 degrees worth of heat to the tank. ;SmuggrinDanner mag drive. Set it and forget it.
My Gen-x is 14 years old, no issues- and I have a spare just in case. Looks like I have a few more years before it will need replacing.External pumps are the best way to go. I have a Gen-X (PCX-40) that is 17+ years old.
I understand where you are coming from, but I think "best" is just fine. Used in this context, best is very subjective. To some, the best pump may be the most affordable. To others, it may be the most reliable. Others may think the best pump is the one with the most bells and whistles. For me, the best pump is the one that offers the best blend of quality, reliability, noise, and affordability.As I'm bored here in my cubicle I couldn't help but notice something about some of the pump options in the poll. Specifically, the pumps that have been out for two years or less. How could it be said that they are the best when their long term reliability has not been proven over time? Right now the Vectra is in the lead, but I'm afraid most people are voting based on what they think is cool and popular, not truly what is best at any particular price point.
On the other end of the spectrum is the Jebao pumps now coming in at second place beating Sicce. Yes, they are affordably priced and have a following because of that and that they seem to work however also with questionable long term reliability. But when looking at all factors, would everyone agree a Jebao is best? I feel like this pole could be renamed What are the most popular pumps?
I'm not literally suggesting that the name needs to be changed. Just that I feel "Most Popular" would be more appropriate a title considering.I understand where you are coming from, but I think "best" is just fine. Used in this context, best is very subjective. To some, the best pump may be the most affordable. To others, it may be the most reliable. Others may think the best pump is the one with the most bells and whistles. For me, the best pump is the one that offers the best blend of quality, reliability, noise, and affordability.
Ecotech Vectra S1
I'm planning one one and it seems to work really well. I'm guessing it'll be like the larger ones. Vectra series in general are great.Now we've seen it all. It hasn't even been released yet and it's the greatest ever...
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External pumps are the best way to go. I have a Gen-X (PCX-40) that is 17+ years old.
WOW, that is cool. Too bad the Manufacture went out of business at least 6+ years ago. I have only wiped dust of it on occasion along with a bit of salt creep. I do have a brand new spare (still in orig. box) it is over 6 years old I think.I have a gen-x 55 I bought used. I clean it once a year. It is a solid pump.
I have a 1260 I think. Been over a decade since I bought it though so I may be wrong. It is definitely that style tho.Ok which eheim