Mag 12 or Eheim 1262 ???

[crazy cajun]

90 gallon reef with 30 gal refugium probably 100 gallons water volumn if you subtract the rock volume


im thinking about changing out my Quirt One 4000 return pump 991 max gph max head 10.17ft @ 65w

Danner Mag-Drive Supreme 12 ,
Flow Rate: 1200 GPH maximum flow with a 13.5` shut-off
Power Consumption: 110 Watts
Pump Size (L x W x H): 6.4" x 4.5" x 4.6"
Outlet Size / Inlet Size:3/4" MPT / 3/4" FPT
10` grounded power cord
5 year manufacturer`s Limited Warranty

Eheim 1262 Universal Pump:

• Pump Output: 900 gph
• Delivery Head: 11`6"
• Power Consumption: 80 W (120V/60Hz)
• Hose Connection (Suction Side): 1"
• Hose Connection (Pressure Side): 3/4"
• Dimensions: 8.6" x 4.6" x 6.3"
• Weight: 5.7 lbs
• cant find a good chart for Ehiem

my head pressure is at about 5'-6" from return

what would be the best choice for quiet,cooler, reliability ? or should i stay with what i have

 

[crazy cajun]

Nobody????

 

[kylemack87]

Mag 12 is built like a tank and can't go wrong but it can put off some heat. Eheim 1262 is also a good pump and is the one I will vouch for.

 

[d2mini]

Eheim. Quiet and built better than mag pumps. Mag pumps are cheap.
Just google and you'll see all the good reviews on the 1260/1262 models.

The 1262 ran my old 130 cube. Actually it still does with its new owner.
The old 1260 I've had for even longer is now running my mixing station.

 

[crazy cajun]

Eheim. Quiet and built better than mag pumps. Mag pumps are cheap.
Just google and you'll see all the good reviews on the 1260/1262 models.

The 1262 ran my old 130 cube. Actually it still does with its new owner.
The old 1260 I've had for even longer is now running my mixing station.

Thanks, thats what i was leaning towards, do you know what the GPH would be for 5'-6" head on the 1262 ? i cant seam to find a solid answer or chart anywhere

 

[BL1]

At 4 ft it's about 790 gph. There's a crude chart here Eheim Universal Hobby Pump

 

[fastrd400]

Eheim. Quiet and built better than mag pumps. Mag pumps are cheap.
Just google and you'll see all the good reviews on the 1260/1262 models.

The 1262 ran my old 130 cube. Actually it still does with its new owner.
The old 1260 I've had for even longer is now running my mixing station.

Have you lost your mind? That Texas heat must be getting to you. Mag pumps are bullet proof! I have had my Mag 9.5's up and running continuously for 7-8 years now.

That being said, the Eheim pumps run much cooler in comparison, and use less energy to run. If I were going to choose a pump now, based on what I know, I would most likely go with the Eheim.

 

[MitchReef]

The Eheim compared to the Mag is like a Mercedes compared to a Hyundai....the mag will get you where you want to go, but the Eheim will get you there with amazing reliability and durability....and like mentioned above the Mags kick out a good bit of heat....

 

[fastrd400]

The Eheim compared to the Mag is like a Mercedes compared to a Hyundai....the mag will get you where you want to go, but the Eheim will get you there with amazing reliability and durability....and like mentioned above the Mags kick out a good bit of heat....

Heat getting to you as well I see.

 

[MitchReef]

cool as can be....

 

[d2mini]

LOL, not IME. Cheap. Cheap. Cheap. That's why everyone uses them.

 

[fastrd400]

Evefyone uses them because they are built like tanks.

Do they suck power like crazy.......yes.

Do they produce excessive heat......yes.

But by no means are they cheap, or buolt cheaply.

Again, if I was starting all over, I'd use an Eheim, minimum 1262.

 

[d2mini]

My personal experience has been that they do not last.

And the rest i agree with.

 

[crazy cajun]

thanks for everyones input