Jaebo vs octopus return pumps?

[heathd.hd]

Okay so I'm in the return pump market and really want a dc pump. Who has so experiance with these pumps. Some people say there the exact same pump some people say the octopus is a higher end product. All I know for sure is the octopus matches my skimmer for aesthetics and has a better warranty. So..... I need some input.

 

[3Twinklets]

I have a Jaebo and am quite happy with it so far. It has been about 6 or 8 months.
It is very quiet and does not run hot like some.
I like the fact that I can adjust the flow.
As with most equipment, I might wish for longer cords.

 

[heathd.hd]

I'm trying to justify spending the extra 160 dollars on the reef octopus lol. Just not sure if I can. Ha.


http://www.coralvue.com/rodc-5500-controllable-water-pump



http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00IN..._rd_t=36701&pf_rd_p=1824978342&pf_rd_i=mobile

 

[3Twinklets]

I know nothing about the Reef Octopus but I do have some of their other equipment and am happy with all of it.

 

[gar732]

The old reef octopus dc pumps were exactly the same. I have a jebao dc3000 and an RO dc3500 and they are the same pump. The new ro dc pumps are completely different and developed by coralvue. I don't own one of their new pumps so I can't say for sure if they are better or not but on paper they are better.

 

[stunreefer Verified Sponsor]

I have both the old generation and new generation RO DC pumps in various sizes and have nothing but great things to say about them. They're silent and move a ton of water.

Based on longevity, support and maintainability I wouldn't even put Jebao and RO in the same tier.

 

[heathd.hd]

Why do so many people say there built in the same factory with the same parts?

 

[heathd.hd]

Still haven't been able to decide on this. Which someone could tell me what makes the reef octopus 100 dollars more. Idk.

 

[babyjess210]

Have you thought about Aqua Excel DC pumps?? They have a 1 year warranty in the US and very quiet. I have been running my for 8 months with no issues.

 

[mjs020294]

A lot of pumps use the same motors. Same goes for pool pumps; 20+ brands yet only 3 motor manufacturers.

 

[reefndude]

Running jaebo dc 9000 for well over a year. Been a good solid pump.
If I were setting up another tank I would not hesitate to buy another one.
I would use the extra 100 on something else