external pump recommendation?

[pizzaguy]

Never used an external return pump. 150 gallon tank 40 gallon sump would like to use as return and a manifold with 3 lines off of it. What is a very quite as it's in the living room pump that would work well

[Ben A]

I use a blueline pump to run my skimmer and have been very happy with it. Iwaki is also a very good pump, but would not use the model with the American motor. It your looking for a higher flow rate, reeflo is your best bet.

[pizzaguy]

Are reeflo very quite?

[Ben A]

Each external will make an audible humming noise. BRS made a good YouTube video on external pumps and do a noise comparison of the most popular models.

[zygote2k]

bluelines and small pumps are pretty quiet. you'll most likelyh hear the skimmer over anything else.

[JayeL]

Got two waterblasters 10000 and could not be happier. Plumbed it with flexible pvc to control vibrations (this is a must for any pump you are trying to keep quiet imo.)

Low power consumption and great customer service.