IM 20 gal Return Pump

OhsCC · 12/04/2017, 08:06 AM

Just set up the IM 20 gallon peninsula and the 211 gph return pump is noisy. Anyone replace this pump with a quieter pump?

Thanks.

Jadams · 12/04/2017, 10:42 AM

I replaced mine with a Cobalt MJ900. Dead silent

Bretty999 · 12/04/2017, 01:32 PM

I bought a Rio 1400 about a month ago and literally just turned it on for the first time. Im a bit disappointed with it. Its very loud. Im going to give it a few days and if its not any quieter, i will be replacing it.

Bender19 · 12/04/2017, 01:52 PM

I have the Nuvo IM 24, that has two return pumps. I replaced mine with two Sicce Syncra 1.0's. Perfect replacement and makes zero nosie.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

zooman72 · 12/07/2017, 01:44 AM

I have a Cobalt MJ 1200 on my IM 20, and it is a good fit, quiet, and sufficient flow.

Another good option I have seen mentioned for this aquarium is the Sicce 1.5, which would give a bit more flow than the MJ 1200 (357ghp vs. 295gph).

crossi92 · 01/05/2018, 12:14 PM

I have the IM 30L and replaced my single pump with 2 Sicce Syncra's, no noise at all.

dublo8 · 01/11/2018, 08:29 PM

I'm partial to sicce pumps. I have been running them exclusively for years and never have issues. literally the quietest return pumps I have ever owned. On my nuvo 10 I run a sicce micra in exchange for the stock return pump. a 1 or 1.5 would serve you well.

gsechen · 01/11/2018, 11:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zooman72

I have a Cobalt MJ 1200 on my IM 20, and it is a good fit, quiet, and sufficient flow.

Another good option I have seen mentioned for this aquarium is the Sicce 1.5, which would give a bit more flow than the MJ 1200 (357ghp vs. 295gph).

same here... went with the MJ instead.

12/04/2017, 08:06 AM	#1
OhsCC Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Posts: 247	IM 20 gal Return Pump Just set up the IM 20 gallon peninsula and the 211 gph return pump is noisy. Anyone replace this pump with a quieter pump? Thanks.

12/04/2017, 10:42 AM	#2
Jadams Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 4,475	I replaced mine with a Cobalt MJ900. Dead silent __________________ Jeremy

12/04/2017, 01:52 PM	#4
Bender19 It is, what it is. Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Orchard Park, NY Posts: 258	I have the Nuvo IM 24, that has two return pumps. I replaced mine with two Sicce Syncra 1.0's. Perfect replacement and makes zero nosie. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 __________________ I take others advice, but only Truly learn from my own experience. Ammonia/Nitrate: 0; Calcium: 420; Magnesium: 1350; Alkalinity: 8.3dKH; Salinity: 1.025; Temp abt 79. Current Tank Info: 90g Mixed Reef; 75g Fuge; PM r36 SUMP; PM RL150; RB Photon 48

12/07/2017, 01:44 AM	#5
zooman72 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lockport, NY Posts: 1,340	I have a Cobalt MJ 1200 on my IM 20, and it is a good fit, quiet, and sufficient flow. Another good option I have seen mentioned for this aquarium is the Sicce 1.5, which would give a bit more flow than the MJ 1200 (357ghp vs. 295gph). __________________ 7 reef tanks, 5 freshwater tanks, 2 terrariums, 2 dogs, 3 boys, and 1 very understanding wife! Current Tank Info: Marine: Pair of 40B's, 45W, 50g cube, ADA 45F at home...IM Nuvo 20 and 10 at office!

01/11/2018, 08:29 PM	#7
dublo8 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Morgan Hill, Ca Posts: 3,225	I'm partial to sicce pumps. I have been running them exclusively for years and never have issues. literally the quietest return pumps I have ever owned. On my nuvo 10 I run a sicce micra in exchange for the stock return pump. a 1 or 1.5 would serve you well. __________________ 10g IM fusion. Zoa and SPS dominant, Apex monitored, Ai Prime, MP10, sicce return.

12/04/2017, 01:32 PM	#3
Bretty999 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Orlando Posts: 75	I bought a Rio 1400 about a month ago and literally just turned it on for the first time. Im a bit disappointed with it. Its very loud. Im going to give it a few days and if its not any quieter, i will be replacing it.

01/05/2018, 12:14 PM	#6
crossi92 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 559	I have the IM 30L and replaced my single pump with 2 Sicce Syncra's, no noise at all.