Return pump recommendation

[BowieReefer84]

I am plumbing in a frag tank to system. My main return pump is Eheim 1262. The frag tank is only 20gal long. It is also only about 4’ of head. I am using a smallish overflow box and just want to run water slowly through it. It will have a small powerhead in frag tank for main flow. 
 

what would be a good AC pump to go with? I see the sicce silent, but the reviews are very hit or miss. 
 

I want to buy new. Please let me know any recommendations. 
 

 

[BowieReefer84]

[BowieReefer84]

I’ve also thought with all the 90s my main return might be under powered. I was considering getting a new larger return pump and feeding both tanks off same pump or moving the 1262 to feed frag tank, which would be overkill. 

[epleeds]

I run a varios 8. Love it. 

[BowieReefer84]

22 hours ago, epleeds said:

I run a varios 8. Love it. 

$500! Forget that. Haha. I’m going to use this 1260 I have and see how it goes. I put a valve on output side. 

[YHSublime]

Check out the orlushy pumps on Amazon, they are affordable and work great.

[epleeds]

29 minutes ago, BowieReefer84 said:

$500! Forget that. Haha. I’m going to use this 1260 I have and see how it goes. I put a valve on output side. 

I got it used for like $200.  hahah  Im not crazy.  Current makes some decent ones or simplicity.  I do have a tunze 1073.05 DC pump for $135 shipped to your door if your interested.

[BowieReefer84]

I just plumbed it with the 1260. Filled the tank and letting pvc dry 24 hours before I add more water to completely fill it. 

 

this should work out I think. 
 

 

[FishingandReefing]

Oct Varios is a great return, I got one if you need.


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