Return Pump Selection

[cowfishy]

Hi,

I have a 6 by 2 by 2 with an OR6500 currenly as a return. I have Closed loops for flow. I find the OR6500 is too noisy for domestic harmony!!! It does make a definite vibration humm noise.

I am looking at replacement pumps and am after suggestions.

I have been looking at Eheim 1263 and Rainbow Lifegard Quiet One Aquarium Pump 4000.

They both have about 600+ GPH at 6' head height but I really want to know which would suit AND majorly which one is the queitest if all else is equal.

Cheers

[cowfishy]

Eheim 1262 - typo above

[Fiziksgeek]

The Eheim is your best bet!

[twon8]

i use an or3500 as a return on a 180, but the eheim will be the quitest of the two you listed.

[sjm817]

Eheim. Quieter, and doesn't have restart problems like the QO pumps.

[ekovalsky]

I've been thinking about using dual Eheim 1262 pumps as sump returns on a 280G tank. Most of the flow will be through the close loop systems.

Another option is a single larger pump, like the Sequence Reeflo Snapper or 4300.

[cowfishy]

Thx for the replies.

At this stage I think I will go the Eheim 1262 and am looking at a sequence for my closed loop in the next 6 months but not sure which one yet.