Smellsfishy Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 I discovered the Custom Sealife pump on the system I'm refurbishing is shot. I'm looking for opinions on the best pump to replace it with. Priority is 1.) reliable 2.) quiet 3.) efficient. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moovinfast Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 I really like my Reeflo dart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gill Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 I bought myself a blue line. I haven't hooked it up yet, so I can't speak from experience, but I got it because everyone told me they work great!!! P.S. Blue line and pan world are the same thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smann Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 I have a Reeflo Super Dart Gold and a Pan world, so far so good. Both really quiet pumps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reef165 Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 +1 on the reeflo, snapper or dart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefnjunkie Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 How many GPH you needing to push? I had a dart and it was quiet, I bought a new Iron Might that is more efficient and even more quiet than the dart was, PLUS its rated for less GPH but it must be more of a pressure pump because it surely pushes more water- i am very happy with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smellsfishy Posted February 7, 2011 Author Share Posted February 7, 2011 I'm not sure on the GPH, but it's a 72g display tank and 10g sump. I think il go look at the iron might tho. Thanks for the replies! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grassi Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 I don't see money in your priority list. Go with an ATB or Red Dragon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smellsfishy Posted February 7, 2011 Author Share Posted February 7, 2011 So what's so good about the ATB pumps? Marine depot shows the Red Dragon pumps discontinued. Not that it matters, as $800 for a pump seems crazy.... I'm leaning toward reeflo.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OwenReefin Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 Reeflo, very quiet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grassi Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 So what's so good about the ATB pumps? Marine depot shows the Red Dragon pumps discontinued. Not that it matters, as $800 for a pump seems crazy.... I'm leaning toward reeflo.... You asked for the best pump: reliable, quiet and efficient. I gave you the answer I'm an happy client of both ATB (Askoll modified pumps) and Reeflo. There is a noticeable difference between the 2 products and you pay for that. Titanium cost more than steel and innovation, like the Calcium bypass, cost money to develop. A Red Dragon for your setup would cost around $550, a couple of hundreds more than a Reeflo. You will have an hard time wearing the silicum carbide bearings of a Red Dragon, while I suggest you to order and keep a bearing rebuild kit for a Reeflo. I always keep one on hand. They cost $25, plus $10 for the o-ring if I remember well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smellsfishy Posted February 12, 2011 Author Share Posted February 12, 2011 Thanks for the info guys. I think I will go with the Reeflo Snapper Hybrid. I'm only shoving ~90gal of total volume, and wont have a bunch of extra stuff in-line. I'll throttle it back with a ball valve... If I had the budget I would have gone with a Red Dragon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewie Posted February 12, 2011 Share Posted February 12, 2011 Run the snapper impeller. Throttle it down to about 60% and be happy you bought a great pump. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smellsfishy Posted February 13, 2011 Author Share Posted February 13, 2011 Rogerthat... Thx. I just placed the order with Marine Depot. Figuring out the fittings I need to get the inlet/outlet down from 2"/1.5" to 3/4" was fun... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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