Return Pumps

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EAC007219

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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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EAC007219 said:
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
 
Lepisosteus said:
I have fluval sp2 and sp4 they are great pumps I've recommended to other places
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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.
 
I use a Mag pump for my tank.
 
Ive used alot of pondmaster hydrives they are prob my favorite

I have a reflo that is ok too
 
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.
 
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