Which Pump for my 210?

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I am debating getting a Maxi-Jet Submersible Utility Pump and I am looking at the 4500 which is 1,240 gph and the 5500 model which is 1,384 gph.

This will go along with my Marineland Model 4 sump.

Which one would you buy?
 
I would buy neither. Buy a QuietOne 6000. its way quieter and has a better track record.
I have one in my sump and it is pumping like a champ @ 1200-1300gph against 4-5ft of head.
The Maxi jet claim of x=amount of flow is not true in my experience given any amount of head pressure.
 
I have a Little Giant, and its less than a low whisper for noise... and its an external pump. I have a hard time imagining any submersible pump is loud, as you suggest.
 
pjsmetana;4139080; said:
I have a Little Giant, and its less than a low whisper for noise... and its an external pump. I have a hard time imagining any submersible pump is loud, as you suggest.
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The Maxi Jet pump is LOUDER THAN the Quiet One. I have both. Fact, not suggestion. Its vibration and resonance more than noise to put a finer point on it.:irked:
 
Thanks for your input!!!

I actually went ahead and bought the 4500 since I hadn't heard from anybody. I am new to the hobby and I want to get my tank set up soon. It had good reviews and it will meet my needs. Plus it is Marineland which is the sump I bought. Model 4.
 
boldtogether;4139058; said:
I would buy neither. Buy a QuietOne 6000. its way quieter and has a better track record.
I have one in my sump and it is pumping like a champ @ 1200-1300gph against 4-5ft of head.
The Maxi jet claim of x=amount of flow is not true in my experience given any amount of head pressure.
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u r not getting close to that in return flow. the 6000's drop pressure real quick.
 
csnmusic02;4162474; said:
i have a quiet one 6000 on my 210 and works great. no complaints about noises or pressure.
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Do you have twin overflows? Are you using one pump for both then?

I got two Maxi-Jet 4500s for my 210 with dual overflows. One for each.
 
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