Need pump... Mag 18 or PS4 or Sicce?

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hello all
I need a 1800 gph head pressure pump to run a Lifereef Skimmer .

All three pumps are close in price, what which is the best pump?

Thank you for any help.
 

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hello all
I need a 1800 gph head pressure pump to run a Lifereef Skimmer .

All three pumps are close in price, what which is the best pump?

Thank you for any help.
I use a sicce for my return pump and absolutely love it. No issues and runs dead silent. No experience with the other two unfortunately
 

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I've used the slightly smaller versions of the Sicce and Mag and they are both fantastic. Can't comment on the PS4 since the only one of those I have plays games. :p
 

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I've used the slightly smaller versions of the Sicce and Mag and they are both fantastic. Can't comment on the PS4 since the only one of those I have plays games. :p
I would consider my Sicce a small version as well, Its the Sicce Syncra Silent 3.0......Xbox guy over here ;)
 

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I am not familiar with the PS4, so no comment. With the MAG and Sicce, they are both quality pumps, and with either one, you can't go wrong. I have MAG pumps that are over ten years old! That being said, I'd lean more towards the Sicce because of power consumption. MAGs are energy hogs and also give off a good bit of heat.
 

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I'm guessing some extra heat is not a problem in Olean, NY. :)

I like all the options so far.....I'd even include QuiteOne 6000 among them. Excellent power efficiency and excellent warranty.
 

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I have mag pumps I use them now pumping & mixing water . They are work animals but they are noisy & run hot. I like the Sicces. The Quiet ones in my op are not good quality and sissy's when it comes to pushing water.
 

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