i am trying to find a new pump to run my closed loop..i have a Mag12 on it now..it is very loud!!! it will be an external pump, but i need a quiet one..someone suggested a Dolphin pump..any suggestions..i don't want to spend too much on it
Need a good 2500-300gph pump
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matts125
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Dolphin ampmaster 3000 is the way to go!!
they are quieter than a pcx 30 that only runs 900 gph..
Matt
they are quieter than a pcx 30 that only runs 900 gph..
Matt
chris&barb
Reef-Geeks
what size feed hole do you have on your tank?
i have some of these pumps and there pretty quite
http://www.championlighting.com/home.php?cat=485
i have some of these pumps and there pretty quite
http://www.championlighting.com/home.php?cat=485
the pump is for my closed loop..i have 3/4" connectors..i will have to cut some of the connectors off and make some adjustments for it to fit..the main pipes are like 1-1/2"..i had to adapt them down to fit the mag pump..i have heard of those pumps before, but none of those seem to push enough gph..i need at least double what i have now(1000-1200gph)
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chris&barb
Reef-Geeks
you have to match the hole size comming from the tank to the pump inlet size. so you will be limited on pump choice depending on the feed hole size.
if your feed hole on the tank is 1 1/2" i would use one of these pumps
http://www.championlighting.com/product.php?productid=18112&cat=679&page=1
http://www.championlighting.com/product.php?productid=20399&cat=679&page=1
the " dart" has the flow you need but the feed port is 2" so i dont think you can use it.
http://www.championlighting.com/product.php?productid=18111&cat=679&page=1
if your feed hole on the tank is 1 1/2" i would use one of these pumps
http://www.championlighting.com/product.php?productid=18112&cat=679&page=1
http://www.championlighting.com/product.php?productid=20399&cat=679&page=1
the " dart" has the flow you need but the feed port is 2" so i dont think you can use it.
http://www.championlighting.com/product.php?productid=18111&cat=679&page=1
Reefdaddy1
Reef Geek Jedi
Get a sequence Barracuda, Its 1 1/2 outlet and inlet, Quiet and very little heat transfer. Plus they adjustable on flow because of the low speed motors. I neve have been disappointed with thier preformance.
Reefdaddy1
Reef Geek Jedi
They are low, I have never measured except with my ear. Mine sit in my LR, So it could heard. I changed out a Pan world for my Barracuda and went from annoying whine to Silence. So to me they can not be beat.
the barracuda has a little too much flow(i think)..i would have to guess that since the other ones are the same brand and less flow, that they are quiet as well....Does anyone else have a Sequence Dart or Snapper???? how are they with noise??
IAP Brian
Aquarium Nut
The Dolphin ampmaster is a very quiet pump and is comparable to the sequence, they are both good pumps that run low rpm and low noise. Since Dolphin upgraded their seals I'll start recommending them again. However, for a local company, Horizon has very good pumps, a 2 year unconditional warranty and they are quiet as well. Reef Mystique, Indoor Reef and myself all use and stock their pumps. Their pumps start at 3500 gph.
Reefdaddy1
Reef Geek Jedi
I have owned them all at one point or another Ron, They all use low rpm Motors, So quiet is accross the board. They are also adjustable with a ball or gate valve, to restrictr flow. Its one the main points of the pumps. If your looking at using a dart or snapper then your going to have to increase the size of your water inlet to 2 inch. you can restric the outlet on these but not the inlet.
Reefdaddy1
Reef Geek Jedi
we have the same size tank Ron, Iam going to run the Barracuda for my CL, Why I had Sam drill the 1.5 in. In accordance with Calfo design parameters, I want 400 GPH per outlet, So thats why Iam going with Barracuda. As for the Dolphin, It depends there are 2 types of that model available, I would have to know which you would want. I have both available.
chris&barb
Reef-Geeks
according to reeflo's web site, they dont suggest doing that
http://www.reeflopumps.com/images/tips.pdf
Reefdaddy1
Reef Geek Jedi
Exactly why I said going to 2 inch. Hope it goes well.
