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May 12th, 2008, 07:15 PM
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Pumps
What kind of external pumps do you guys use?? Do you like it, dislike it?
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May 12th, 2008, 07:50 PM
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Re: Pumps
i use a rio hyperflow and i love it
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Current Aquarium(s) Description: 50 gal Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 9 years Other Intrests: fishing,hunting,computers
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May 12th, 2008, 10:02 PM
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Re: Pumps
Jhnrb recommended Dolphin pumps to me and thats what Ill be using(nearly silent with no heat transfer due to motor and impellor housings being seperate). Sequence are also a highly recommended brand
Current Aquarium(s) Description: Empty 180 gal Future Reef 29 gal Planted Freshwater 90 fal Distant Future Project Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: Newbie to Salt, 2 years planted, Freshwater Forever and a Day! Other Intrests: hunting outdoorsy things, cars motorcycles anything that goes fast drag cars
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May 13th, 2008, 12:33 AM
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Re: Pumps
I've used Rio Hyperflows in the past, and it worked fine. Right now I'm using an Eheim to run my protein skimmer and a MagDrive for a return pump. I like them both, but MagDrives have a reputation to release more and more stray voltage and heat into the water as they get older. I haven't had that problem (yet).
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Current Aquarium(s) Description: 240-gallon reef with a 55-gallon sump and refugium Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 5 years
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May 13th, 2008, 01:21 PM
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Re: Pumps
I'm using a Mag 2400 externally...loud and annoying.My next external pump will be a Panworld.Suppose to be a very good pump similar to the Iwaki Japanese pumps but at a much more affordable price.
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May 13th, 2008, 02:53 PM
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Re: Pumps
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Current Aquarium(s) Description: 120g SPS Mother Colony Tank, 40 g sump, back wall overflows, 2 closed loop circulation circuits 59X Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 35 years in marine aquarium trade and managing LFS's, 10 years with coral. Other Intrests: Coral Propagation, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Cabinetry, and Reef Systems Development
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