Eheim 3000, or 5000 pump

[Thereefdrunk]

Looking for some feedback on these pumps. I have a 75 gallon tank with about 4 feet of vertical .75 inch plumbing. I looked under the head loss calculator but I didn't see this pump listed. Thanks for your help!

[StartrTank]

I have the Eheim 5000 and find it does a good job, plus it's quiet. I have a 55g with my return coming from the 5000 split about halfway to the DT and running to two bulkheads on the top of my tank. Using the headloss calc, it states I have approx 10' of head loss pressure. (I used the mag 12 as this was close to what the eheim 5000 is rated to) At first I thought the pump was a little on the weak side, but it turns out it just came from the factory set on it's lowest setting, once I ramped it up the water really started flowing.

[Thereefdrunk]

I have the Eheim 5000 and find it does a good job, plus it's quiet. I have a 55g with my return coming from the 5000 split about halfway to the DT and running to two bulkheads on the top of my tank. Using the headloss calc, it states I have approx 10' of head loss pressure. (I used the mag 12 as this was close to what the eheim 5000 is rated to) At first I thought the pump was a little on the weak side, but it turns out it just came from the factory set on it's lowest setting, once I ramped it up the water really started flowing.

Thanks for the feedback!

[Fallling]

I'd go with the 5000. It does have different flow settings so you can reduce it if needed. You can also put a gate valve on the output to fine tune it (reducing flow on output side of the pump won't harm it). I have 5000 as my return for 125 gal with split return and run it highest setting with no valve restriction. Quiet pump, although the suction cups on the feet do come off kind of easy and can be a bit of pain. As long as you're not constantly moving it around, it's fine.

[mcgyvr]

5000

[Thereefdrunk]

I went the 5000. Like you said I can tune her down if I need to!!! Thank you!

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