Return Pump Advice

[Mark Gray]

OK I am needing a return pump for a 90 gallon I have my sump on the way bought a Trigger 44 Trition,

 

[Crabs McJones]

I really like the Sicce Syncra Silent pumps. For your 90 gallon i'd probably do the 4.0
https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/sicce-syncra-silent-4-0-pump-951-gph.html
Its adjustable from 600 GPH to 950GPH

 

[Fritzhamer]

People will nay say but “bang for the buck” you can’t go wrong with a Jebao DCP 6500 or 8000. The DC pumps start soft which is nice, they are silent, and wattage wise use far less electricity than AC pumps.

I only have Varios pumps to compare the Jebaos to. While the controller of the Varios looks nicer it’s really the same pump. The Jebaos use less watts and push more water than the comparable Varios.

 

[Mark Gray]

I really like the Sicce Syncra Silent pumps. For your 90 gallon i'd probably do the 4.0
https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/sicce-syncra-silent-4-0-pump-951-gph.html
Its adjustable from 600 GPH to 950GPH

I have sa Sicce on my 55 this one is wide open I think I turn about 1000 and hour
https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/syncra-sdc-7-0-controllable-pump-800-1900-gph-sicce.html
The only thing abot this one is I don't like when the power goes out the pump starts but it flashes on the controller until you unlock it again

 

[Crabs McJones]

I have sa Sicce on my 55 this one is wide open I think I turn about 1000 and hour
https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/syncra-sdc-7-0-controllable-pump-800-1900-gph-sicce.html
The only thing abot this one is I don't like when the power goes out the pump starts but it flashes on the controller until you unlock it again

I have the 3.0 (715GPH) mine isn't controllable, just simply on or off, its adjustable through a dial on the pump itself :)

 

[Fritzhamer]

I have sa Sicce on my 55 this one is wide open I think I turn about 1000 and hour
https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/syncra-sdc-7-0-controllable-pump-800-1900-gph-sicce.html
The only thing abot this one is I don't like when the power goes out the pump starts but it flashes on the controller until you unlock it again

Wow that pump looks awesome!

 

[Daltrey]

I have a jebao 8000 and 10000 and both are completely silent. I even run the 10000 external with no problems. No more adjusting valves to get the correct flow as the pump can be turned up or down. The soft start is nice and it shows the wattage drawn. Paid less than $75 for each.

 

[CoralReefer1019]

yea the jebao return pumps are good I was looking into there CP line since it resembles gyre pumps

 

[Mark Gray]

Wow that pump looks awesome!

It is an Assume pump but I don't like the controller when it looses power the pump restarts no problem but it flashes till it's unlocked again

 

[Zack K]

I’m an EcoTech guy. l love the control ability you have with all of the flow in my tank (Return and Powerheads) through one app. So l would recommend either the S1 or the M1

 

[cromag27 Verified Sponsor]

sicce. use a gate valve to adjust the flow.

i have a 3.0 for sale, pm me if interested.

https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/sicce-syncra-silent-3-0-pump-714-gph.html

 

[Mark Gray]

sicce. use a gate valve to adjust the flow.

i have a 3.0 for sale, pm me if interested.

https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/sicce-syncra-silent-3-0-pump-714-gph.html

I think I need a bigger one than that one

 

[cromag27 Verified Sponsor]

depends on how much turnover you want. i stick with 3x-5x. 90x3=270, 90x5=450. factor in head loss and this pump would be a good fit.

I think I need a bigger one than that one

 

[Mark Gray]

depends on how much turnover you want. i stick with 3x-5x. 90x3=270, 90x5=450. factor in head loss and this pump would be a good fit.

Looking for at least 10 times or more

 

[rtparty]

Love my Eheim compact pump. Hate my Jebao. It has an odd whine that is the loudest thing on my tank and I can't get it to stop.

Sorry, no way I could ever recommend Jebao after this pump and the terrible UV sterilizer I got from them. I had to really work to not get the sterilizer to leak at the connections. Classic Jebao in my experience

 

[Crabs McJones]

I’m an EcoTech guy. l love the control ability you have with all of the flow in my tank (Return and Powerheads) through one app. So l would recommend either the S1 or the M1

Me to, I use mp10s in my display tank. Their return pumps are way to high of gallon per hour for what I need otherwise I'd have one :)

 

[DSC reef]

Check out the current eflux 1900gph DC pump. Been using it over a year, silent and flawless operation and controller.

 

[Fudsey]

I had to go with a Current eFlux for the head pressure. I wanted a submersible with good flow at 11-12 ft head and the current was the only thing that had it.

 

[Daltrey]

Love my radion xr30w’s and mp40’s. If ecotech ever comes out with a pump that works with apex I will buy right away. Absolutely hate reeflink. Tried to like it for a week but their website and app are total crap.

 

[Hitman]

I have the Sicce Syncra SDC 9.0 on my 240 and I love be it. 5 year no questions asked warranty and plenty of power! With any DC pump like this you can always turn them down on the controller and save energy as well as allow the pump to work easier. Just like everyone else in the past I put valves on my plumbing after the pump to regulate the flow but even then I had a feeling it was hard on the pump. With a DC pump you don’t have to worry about that. I bought mine right from Sicce for $290 shipped how could you pass that up. There’s plenty of places online that sell them to find your best deal.