Need suggestion on return pump

[J.C.]

I'm thinking of getting a new return pump for my new setup (25g) instead of using a sen pump I've had laying around for a while. The sen pump loses more flow due to head pressure than other pumps out there, which may be a problem since I'm teeing off the return to feed my fuge. I'm looking at these pumps:

Eheim 1262

or

Mag 9.5

Both have similar flow output and react to head pressure in the same way. I like the mag pump for its price tag (:) ) but I already own a mag 5 and 7 and know that the larger you go, the louder and hotter they get. From what I hear, the eheims don't run as hot and are much quieter.

Is it worth the extra $75 to get the eheim or would I be just as happy getting the Mag 9.5? If you have any experience with either or both of these pumps, that would be great. Thanks

J.C.

[ajx22]

Eheim Eheim Eheim Eheim Eheim Eheim Eheim

Eheim's are FANTASTIC pumps!!! (Mag's are - err - I won't even use them myself)...lol

[J.C.]

Eheim Eheim Eheim Eheim Eheim Eheim Eheim

Eheim's are FANTASTIC pumps!!! (Mag's are - err - I won't even use them myself)...lol

LOL! I think I get the picture! I know the drawbacks of the mags (heat noise, etc), but I thought I would still ask.

I think I'll still hook up what I've got now just ot run the system, check for leaks, etc...but a new pump is definatly on the list. Thanks for the input AJ...are you sure you don't work for Eheim? lol

J.C.

[Mugster]

Better still, why not go with an external pump such as a Mak4. It could provide the return flow for your tank, feed a fuge, Ca reactor, etc. as well and won't heat your water. It'll also allow you to upgrade at a later date without having to upgrade your return pump.






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[mr.wilson]

Like AJ said.

[J.C.]

Better still, why not go with an external pump such as a Mak4. It could provide the return flow for your tank, feed a fuge, Ca reactor, etc. as well and won't heat your water. It'll also allow you to upgrade at a later date without having to upgrade your return pump.






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I don't have the room in or around my stand to have an external pump (as much as I would like to!). In 2 years time I'm doing the "tank of my dreams" (180g-220g) which will definatly have one, but for now, I have to settle with an in-sump pump. Thanks for the suggestion though!

J.C.

[J.C.]

Like AJ said.


Yeah, I think I'll go with the 1262, I just needed the words of encouragement from everyone to do so. Thanks for the recommendation!

J.C.

[jpdutton]

For a 25g I'd go for the 1260 or 1250.

I too would choose the Eheim over the Mag9. I've used a mag2 externally which I liked on my old 29g actually I used to one for the return and one for the CL and they were quiet and I had no complaints.

I used a Mag7 for a submersable return on my old 75, no problems except for heat.

Now I use a Mag12 for my CL and it is loud and annoying, I will be changing it shortly.

Although I also had a ehiem that leaked current when use submersed. Actually I think I had a mag5 that leaked current aswell along with a few Rio pumps