Red Sea ReefRun Return Pump

[John D'Amico]

Does anyone have experience with them? Are you using the additional controller? How well does it work without?
Thanks.

 

[TX_REEF]

do you want one because you are trying to keep all equipment Red Sea? I only ask because I believe that there are many other options that would be superior and/or cheaper if Red Sea isn't a must for you.

 

[John D'Amico]

I do have the reefmat 500. But if I need the additional controller for wifi control, I might consider something else. My Current USA seems to be not pumping as much as it used to.

 

[TX_REEF]

I generally try to avoid red sea when possible since I've learned of the many tank failures they have handled in a sub-par manner, as a form of mild protest. If wifi control is not important to you, check out reefbreeders nautilus return pumps. I used one for my frag tank build, and absolutely love it. They are quite affordable, run silent, and are dc-controllable with the included, very easy to use controller: https://reefbreeders.com/products/n...9yQStcuSZAXA-yxoCvdO4V0go17emnFUZO7GYD2ZBrG54

 

[Jesse Sunday]

I do have the reefmat 500. But if I need the additional controller for wifi control, I might consider something else. My Current USA seems to be not pumping as much as it used to.

I had the 5500 for over a year, and it worked just fine. You do have to have the controller, though.

I recently upgraded to the COR20 and love it! Do you use an Apex?

 

[John D'Amico]

No good. My sump is plumbed down to my basement. Need 14' head.

 

[John D'Amico]

I don't use apex.

 

[John D'Amico]

I thought the red sea had flow control but controller added wifi and functionality.

 

[Jesse Sunday]

No good. My sump is plumbed down to my basement. Need 14' head.

Ah, so you must be referring to the G2 8000 or 12000 then?

 

[John D'Amico]

I think the 6000 is 14. But yeah, one of them.

 

[Jesse Sunday]

I think the 6000 is 14. But yeah, one of them.

Right, a maximum of 14 for the 6000... but then again, the COR-20 is 20.

Either way, sounds like you're not going to be integrating it into an existing ecosystem (i.e., Reefbeat / Apex), so I'd look at other options.

 

[John D'Amico]

Just wondering if I'd get longer life out of a better/more expensive brand than current or jaebo