Get ready for many more years of trouble free service.I have 2 Eheim 1262 return pumps for the last 4 years on my 210. They just keep going.
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Get ready for many more years of trouble free service.I have 2 Eheim 1262 return pumps for the last 4 years on my 210. They just keep going.
I am not a fan of D.C. return pumps. So this eliminates a lot of these.
I am also considering price and what the average reefer can afford, durability and proven.
Danner Mag drive hands down.
I've got pumps that have been in operation for 13 years. Not one single issue, EVER.
The only trouble with the new Mag drives is that they are now made in China. So I expect the quality/durability to go downhill.
My Sicci 5.0 been running on my 125 for 6 years now. Not 1 issue.Eheim and Sicce hands down.
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?
It's tough to use this poll for a decision like yours due to the lack of context. You'll have to consider ammount of flow needed, head pressure ratings etc. Best of luck with your new tank!
Completely agree. Jebao is the most unreliable of the bunch. Seems people just vote on what they have.
However, Ecotech is a known brand to be reliable in all of their products. Yes, they had a hiccup with the M1 Vectra, but corrected it quickly and warranted the pumps affected.
I'm a fan of my Vectra M1... gives me plenty of flow through the sump as well as being able to power my external Skimmer via a manifold. And it runs 100% silent.
Now we've seen it all. It hasn't even been released yet and it's the greatest ever...
Rev's first post asked the question "Help us out by posting your favorite pump manufacturer" so it does not matter if Jebao/Jecod is unreliable when they are afforable and available and do the job.
Of course people are voting on what they have, are people supposed to vote for a pump they have no experience of?
Quite a few people have experience with multiple pumps, not just one. Ya know, the whole multiple tank thing? Your experience is not everyone's experience. And if you do only have experience with one pump, and it sucks, you would probably vote for it anyway. That's not helping the discussion. And read the title while you're at it... "Best Return Pumps In The Industry."
Can you sit there with a straight face and say that Jebao is the best in the industry? They may accomplish the task for a bit, but are far from the best. So don't come at me with your bs without considering other possibilities besides your own.
lol, you seem very bitter against Jeboa, did they touch you in the wrong place or something?
Why can't you understand that for certain peoples needs that they are the best, why should they go out and spend 399 on a Vectra when they can spend 100 on say a DCP4000 and it will do the exact same job just as well, maybe not for as long but don't forget you can buy 4 Jebao's for the same money and they are readily available.
Not everyone needs or wants the latest trendy label that's on the market.
I've been reef keeping on and off since 2000, i've bought expensive, cheap and middle of the road products. At the end of the day i use what works for me and honestly don't give a stuff what other people think.