nnewhouse Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 We have a Quiet One 6000 that has been in use for about two weeks. It runs great but has way too much power for what we need, even with valving it back. We would like to trade for a Mag 12 if possible. It is one of the few pumps that will be around the GPH we need. Thanks for the help! Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefnjunkie Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 I'll butt in uninvited w/ my opinion, from 1st hand experiance with both pumps-LOL I presently have the 6000 also, which is rated what 1500ish GPH at zero head loss, the Mag 12 is 1200? The Mag 12 will not loss the GPH as fast as the Quiet One so if you think the 6000 is to much-you may want the Mag 9, or choke the Quiet 1 back further. http://www.marinedepot.com/powerheads_pumps_danner_mag_drive_supreme-ap.html http://www.lifegardaquatics.com/pdfs/q1aquariumDS.pdf I think the graph or stats on the 6000 are FALSE, 1st hand experiance I'm not sure what amount of rise you have from your sump to the tank, but you can check out the graphs at marine depot on the 6000 vs the mag 12. The 6000 drops like a brick after 3 feet compared to the mag 12- IMO-keep the 6000 and add a gate valve vs a ball valve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Algae Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 I've got an extra 1" gate valve if you want to try it out. I could bring it to pizza tomorrow? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nnewhouse Posted February 2, 2010 Author Share Posted February 2, 2010 I've got an extra 1" gate valve if you want to try it out. I could bring it to pizza tomorrow? That would be great! It's at least worth a shot! Thanks a bunch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grassi Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 I have a quiet one 1200 used a couple of weeks just for moving the freshwater reservoir. It is rated at 1200gph @0. Let me know if you want to trade Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nnewhouse Posted February 2, 2010 Author Share Posted February 2, 2010 A quiet one 1200 is rated at 296gph. That is a little to small. Thanks though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grassi Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 Sorry!!!!! I was confused by the 1200 on the model name... it must be the liters. Yes.. too small for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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