Return Pumps

[EAC007219]

I'm still trying to decide on which return pump to go with for 500 gallon tub..

Mag24 seems to be reliable-but use a lot of electricity.

Fluvalsp6 sounds good on paper, but I don't know anyone who has actually used one...

Pondmaster hy drive seem to really move a lot of water at a decent price- but I can't find many reviews.

What are some reliable pumps fellow MFK members like for their ray tanks??? Max head for normal operation of filtration will be 3 foot with one 90 degree elbow. I plan to make a T so I can close valve for water change purposes.

For water changes I'm not as concerned about fast discharge of water. Just want a reliable pump for keeping the tank clean

 

[Lepisosteus]

I'm still trying to decide on which return pump to go with for 500 gallon tub..

Mag24 seems to be reliable-but use a lot of electricity.

Fluvalsp6 sounds good on paper, but I don't know anyone who has actually used one...

Pondmaster hy drive seem to really move a lot of water at a decent price- but I can't find many reviews.

What are some reliable pumps fellow MFK members like for their ray tanks??? Max head for normal operation of filtration will be 3 foot with one 90 degree elbow. I plan to make a T so I can close valve for water change purposes.

For water changes I'm not as concerned about fast discharge of water. Just want a reliable pump for keeping the tank clean

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I have fluval sp2 and sp4 they are great pumps I've recommended to other places

 

[EAC007219]

I have fluval sp2 and sp4 they are great pumps I've recommended to other places

Thank you for the info. I've decided to try sp6 to get the tub up and running. But will plumb tub with bulkheads for future external pump.

 

[Woefulrelic]

The jebao pumps have been good to me for close to a year now

 

[EAC007219]

The jebao pumps have been good to me for close to a year now

How much water volume is your tank?

 

[Woefulrelic]

How much water volume is your tank?

350 gallons give or take. I use two dct 6000, they come in much larger sizes.

 

[spotfin]

I use a Mag pump for my tank.

 

[vamptrev]

Ive used alot of pondmaster hydrives they are prob my favorite

I have a reflo that is ok too

 

[SandNukka15]

2 laguna max flow 2900s on my 600

 

[ShadowStryder]

If you are going submersible you cant beat Lagunas for performance, efficiency, quietness and reliability. I run dual 4280's Max Flo
I am sure there is probably stronger better external pumps out there.