Cor20 or Varios 8

Dra49ers · 11/25/2018, 09:24 PM

Just looking for some help on deciding on which return pump to go with. I am running a 150G tank with trigger 39sump, I do have a apex so that’s why I’m leaning towards the cor20 but the varios8 does have produce 2700gph as opposed to the 2000 thr Cor produces. Thanks for any advise

03blackmach · 11/28/2018, 08:44 AM

I read torn between the same pumps and ultimately went with the varios 8. With a 150, either would work well for you. I went with the varios as it seems to have a better reputation as it has been around longer.

LQT · 11/28/2018, 09:07 AM

As much as I like my Apex controller, I’m not a fan of the peripherals. Reported problems with WAVs no longer working just past the one year mark and CORs quitting after a few weeks of use (promptly replaced under warranty) leave me uneasy. I recently picked up a DOS and it very much has a toy like feel to it... I’m not impressed. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, I’m not a fan of the proprietary ecosystem approach to reefing. I say go with the VarioS as it has a decent and longer track record.

03blackmach · 11/28/2018, 09:28 AM

For what it's worth, I have no interest in running my return pump on my apex. If something happens with the apex, I'll still have flow from the return.

11/25/2018, 09:24 PM	#1
Dra49ers Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Posts: 7	Cor20 or Varios 8 Just looking for some help on deciding on which return pump to go with. I am running a 150G tank with trigger 39sump, I do have a apex so that’s why I’m leaning towards the cor20 but the varios8 does have produce 2700gph as opposed to the 2000 thr Cor produces. Thanks for any advise

11/28/2018, 09:07 AM	#3
LQT Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Fairfield, CT Posts: 1,516	As much as I like my Apex controller, I’m not a fan of the peripherals. Reported problems with WAVs no longer working just past the one year mark and CORs quitting after a few weeks of use (promptly replaced under warranty) leave me uneasy. I recently picked up a DOS and it very much has a toy like feel to it... I’m not impressed. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, I’m not a fan of the proprietary ecosystem approach to reefing. I say go with the VarioS as it has a decent and longer track record. __________________ - Leon (aka - Water Dog) Deep Blue 57 Edge ATI Acro Garden Build Thread http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?p=25573384#post25573384 Current Tank Info: DeepBlue 57 Edge

11/28/2018, 08:44 AM	#2
03blackmach Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Posts: 9	I read torn between the same pumps and ultimately went with the varios 8. With a 150, either would work well for you. I went with the varios as it seems to have a better reputation as it has been around longer.

11/28/2018, 09:28 AM	#4
03blackmach Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Posts: 9	For what it's worth, I have no interest in running my return pump on my apex. If something happens with the apex, I'll still have flow from the return.