Good return pumps?

[sohankpatel]

I though I would ask this question to the SW community as most FW people use canisters. What are good return pumps for a 150g freshwater tank? I was looking at a aqua-mag 12 or 18. Are these any good? I am trying to keep the price below $200.

[GQuinn]

I though I would ask this question to the SW community as most FW people use canisters. What are good return pumps for a 150g freshwater tank? I was looking at a aqua-mag 12 or 18. Are these any good? I am trying to keep the price below $200.

Fluvall sp series is pretty quiet.

[mfinn]

I would look at Eheim, Sicce Syncra, and Tunze for dependable and fairly quiet.

Mag pumps are considered work horse pumps, but tend to be louder than others.

[cprice]

Check out the deepwater DC10. I have the DC12 on my 150 reef and only have it at 60%. Incredibly quiet and smooth start

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[sleepydoc]

Depends on how much flow you want. The Fluval SP4 is a good, quiet & reliable pump. depending on the plumbing you should be able to get at least 1000-1200 GPH.

The waveline DC pumps are good too, but might be a bit over your budget (the DC 10000II is generally around $225, give or take.

For the money, I think the Fluval is your best bet.