Return pumps are underrated

[rossco]

I am still running the same Eheim 1262 (900 GPH) in my 210 display, it's in its 15th year and had been rock solid reliable.

 

[Reef Jedi]

I’m actually amazed reading all the replies that nobody has really mentioned Ecotech Vectra line of pumps. I remember Ecotech promoting them super hard back in the day. I have an L1 in my sump mixing bin and is overkill but mixes great.

 

[Dogeatbird]

I believe in dual return pump design system. Regardless of size,

I also believe that an over emphasis on turnover rate. Turnover rate ultimately is limited by drain diameters, and tolerance of ambient noice (drain gurgle)

I also strongly support, keeping on hand a spare impeller.

If you go the dual return route, match pump; make and model. In a pinch if one goes down, the other can be a backup, part source. Until you can acquire the replacements that may be needed.

Also dual return make maintenance not a rush job; as the system is still circulating via the second return.

 

[Dogeatbird]

My current display utilizes 3 ecotech vectra m2.

One is on a close loop.

2 are return from a sump.
Sump pump return to display as well as run external skimmer, manifold.

None are ran at 100%.

external overflow: 3 1.5” drains.

 

[UncommonSense]

I’m actually amazed reading all the replies that nobody has really mentioned Ecotech Vectra line of pumps

*ahem*