Pumps

[Mark Gray]

What brand of return pump are you using and why, I am about to get a new one just want to see what everyone is using

 

[SethOF]

What brand of return pump are you using and why, I am about to get a new one just want to see what everyone is using

I am currently using a Fluval SP6. It acts as a return to the display (120G) and also supplies my calcium reactor, GFO/carbon reactor and my Theiling rollermat. Flow is adjusted with valves. Total volume including the sump is about 160G
I had an Vectra M1, but it started interfering with my conductivity probe readings. In replacing I decided to stay away from a DC pump.
The M1 appeared quieter, but I changed my plumbing configuration so I cannot be certain about that.

The M1 had a power consumption regardless of flow of 53W, the SP6 after adjusting the various valves consumes 83W. The Theiling was previously supplied by a Sicce Syncra Pro (800) with a maximum power consumption of 50W. So in terms of power consumption it is probably a wash.

 

[Mark Gray]

I am currently using a Fluval SP6. It acts as a return to the display (120G) and also supplies my calcium reactor, GFO/carbon reactor and my Theiling rollermat. Flow is adjusted with valves. Total volume including the sump is about 160G
I had an Vectra M1, but it started interfering with my conductivity probe readings. In replacing I decided to stay away from a DC pump.
The M1 appeared quieter, but I changed my plumbing configuration so I cannot be certain about that.

The M1 had a power consumption regardless of flow of 53W, the SP6 after adjusting the various valves consumes 83W. The Theiling was previously supplied by a Sicce Syncra Pro (800) with a maximum power consumption of 50W. So in terms of power consumption it is probably a wash.

Thanks for the replay anyone else?

 

[Highgrade]

Reef Octopus Varios 6 Great features and controllability.

 

[Mark Gray]

Reef Octopus Varios 6 Great features and controllability.

thanks for responding anyone else

 

[SethOF]

thanks for responding anyone else

You may want to provide additional information such as the placement of the return (external/submersible), the height that you want to achieve as well as the total volume of your display tank. Your preference for DC/AC counts as well as connectivity to a generic/proprietary controller.