300dd return pump?

RadagastWizard · 01/02/2017, 06:00 PM

Can anyone recommend me a good return pump for a 300dd? My lfs is recommending the vectra m1.. is it good?

I need something silent

NilsRenstrom · 01/03/2017, 01:05 AM

The vectra has a great reputation for being silent and reliable, i would also consider red dragon pumps if your budget can fit them. I'm currently using a waveline DC 6000 on a 200g tank, which also works really well, although not dead silent...

RadagastWizard · 01/03/2017, 01:36 AM

I'm thinking of going with the vectra L1

Psirex · 01/17/2017, 05:21 PM

L1

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worm5406 · 01/17/2017, 06:26 PM

I think the L1 would be better.

saf1 · 01/17/2017, 11:43 PM

No idea here but with my current upgrade to a 240 I was also looking at the vector m1 but ordered the larger L series. You have the option to dial it down if need be so offers room in my opinion.

steallife904 · 01/18/2017, 02:29 PM

I use a reef octopus dc 5500 on my tank... cannot hear it run at all. Not sure if it is big enough for a 300 though?

Mishri · 01/19/2017, 03:11 PM

I am considering getting the Reef Octopus Varios 6(1720gph-$285) for my 300 gallon, but now I'm thinking the varios 8(2700Gph-$350) so I don't have to turn it up all the way(I've read they are silent)... I guess it depends on how much return flow you need... the L1 goes up to 3100gph.. but costs more than the varios pumps.

n8rad · 01/19/2017, 05:42 PM

red dragon 3 > any other pump

scuzy · 01/19/2017, 05:51 PM

I think and Abyzz is nicer than rd3

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Easttuth · 01/19/2017, 07:49 PM

Deepwater DC12. They cost around $230 and I've never had any issues with mine. Perfectly quite, tons of head pressure, and fairly small. I can't imagine a reason to pay twice as much for the Vectra but I'm sure people have their reasons.

TheHun · 01/20/2017, 08:05 PM

i run Waveline DC12000 on my 300g, 70% and dead silent

worm5406 · 01/20/2017, 08:28 PM

I used to run two dc12000 at 30-40% and yes they are dead silent.

01/02/2017, 06:00 PM	#1
RadagastWizard Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Posts: 134	300dd return pump? Can anyone recommend me a good return pump for a 300dd? My lfs is recommending the vectra m1.. is it good? I need something silent

01/17/2017, 05:21 PM	#4
Psirex Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 1,934	L1 posted using alternating currents..... __________________ SALINITY NOW....

01/17/2017, 06:26 PM	#5
worm5406 Not afriad to admit wrong Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: South of WashDC in Maryland Posts: 7,774	I think the L1 would be better. __________________ Stock:LPS/SPS\|1 hippo\|4 OC Clown\|4 Pepp shrimp\|2 Brittle Star\|3000+ Copepods\|10+ MiniBrittle\|8+ Bristle Worm\|2 Anemone\|100+ mini-feather\|4 boys 14,21,22,22 Current Tank Info: Tank:300g Mixed Reef 300+lb LR\|4" LS\|5x MP40W\|75g fuge\|5x RadionPRO\|RO DB250 skimmer\|Apex

01/17/2017, 11:43 PM	#6
saf1 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: California Posts: 2,259	No idea here but with my current upgrade to a 240 I was also looking at the vector m1 but ordered the larger L series. You have the option to dial it down if need be so offers room in my opinion. __________________ -saf1 Current Tank Info: 210 gallon mixed reef

01/19/2017, 03:11 PM	#8
Mishri Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Great Falls, MT Posts: 1,404	I am considering getting the Reef Octopus Varios 6(1720gph-$285) for my 300 gallon, but now I'm thinking the varios 8(2700Gph-$350) so I don't have to turn it up all the way(I've read they are silent)... I guess it depends on how much return flow you need... the L1 goes up to 3100gph.. but costs more than the varios pumps. __________________ 300 gallon 8ft long, 2x xf250 gyre, reef octopus 250-int - work in progress Aquarist since 1986

01/03/2017, 01:05 AM	#2
NilsRenstrom Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Lund, Sweden Posts: 23	The vectra has a great reputation for being silent and reliable, i would also consider red dragon pumps if your budget can fit them. I'm currently using a waveline DC 6000 on a 200g tank, which also works really well, although not dead silent...

01/03/2017, 01:36 AM	#3
RadagastWizard Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Posts: 134	I'm thinking of going with the vectra L1

01/18/2017, 02:29 PM	#7
steallife904 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 944	I use a reef octopus dc 5500 on my tank... cannot hear it run at all. Not sure if it is big enough for a 300 though?

01/19/2017, 05:42 PM	#9
n8rad Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Idaho, USA Posts: 374	red dragon 3 > any other pump __________________ Current Tank: DSA NEO 185, Bubble King SM 250, Red Dragon 3 80w, DIY/GEO 612 CaRx, Deltec km500, Gyre 150, (4) Tunze 6105's, (4) AI Hydra 52's 360 gallon Envision in the works

01/19/2017, 05:51 PM	#10
scuzy Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 6,499	I think and Abyzz is nicer than rd3 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

01/19/2017, 07:49 PM	#11
Easttuth Registered Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Mount Dora Posts: 634	Deepwater DC12. They cost around $230 and I've never had any issues with mine. Perfectly quite, tons of head pressure, and fairly small. I can't imagine a reason to pay twice as much for the Vectra but I'm sure people have their reasons. __________________ Build Thread: http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2486203

01/20/2017, 08:05 PM	#12
TheHun Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: TampaBay area, Fl Posts: 106	i run Waveline DC12000 on my 300g, 70% and dead silent

01/20/2017, 08:28 PM	#13
worm5406 Not afriad to admit wrong Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: South of WashDC in Maryland Posts: 7,774	I used to run two dc12000 at 30-40% and yes they are dead silent. __________________ Stock:LPS/SPS\|1 hippo\|4 OC Clown\|4 Pepp shrimp\|2 Brittle Star\|3000+ Copepods\|10+ MiniBrittle\|8+ Bristle Worm\|2 Anemone\|100+ mini-feather\|4 boys 14,21,22,22 Current Tank Info: Tank:300g Mixed Reef 300+lb LR\|4" LS\|5x MP40W\|75g fuge\|5x RadionPRO\|RO DB250 skimmer\|Apex