Mag 7 Replacement Options (1 Viewer)

[Brad]

I'm looking for a replacement to a Mag 7 for my sump return. Must be a submersible pump. I've been happy with the Mag 7 so I'm not opposed to just getting another but thought I'd get opinions first.

Criteria I'm looking for are:

1. 700-900 max flow so that at 5" return height I still have sufficient flow (say 400 - 600 gph). The Mag 7 is rated at 420.

2. Low noise

3. Good reliability

4. Low heat output

5. Low watt usage


OK with that, everyone yell out their favorites and why.

 

[Guest]

Hello,

I've had both of these before Rio's being cheaper and the Ehiems more money. And both really reliable.
http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_ViewItem~idProduct~TA3160.html
http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_ViewItem~idProduct~EH1262.html


Lloyd, mobile#832-381-7008

 

[Guest]

Hello,

Just wondering why you want such a low turn over rate for your return??


Lloyd, mobile#832-381-7008

 

[Brad]

I keep a fairly low flow through my sump to let the water stay in contact with my skimmer and macro longer. I also have another Mag 7 that runs my chiller that also returns to my tank so its actually 2 Mag 7's acting as returns. I then have two Seio 1500s in my tank as circulation.

My tank is mostly softies and LPS so I don't need outrageous "Garrick style" (oldies will understand) flow.

I may not be opposed to having one larger return pump that runs both to the chiller and directly to the tank. I had considered that optoin until just now.