New Pump

[Seagars]

so i have one on the circulation pumps go "out" and it needs to be replaced. i have cleaned and even purchased a new impeller and still not spinning.
so which brand pump should i replace it with?

 

[oneofmany]

How big is your tank? I'm not sure what your budget is like, but I've had great success with the Koralia Evolution powerheads in my tank. They can be a bit bulky, but they work very well and they're easy to clean too.

http://www.aquacave.com/water-pumps-powerheads/aquarium-powerheads/koralia-evolution-powerheads.html

 

[Seagars]

red sea max 650s but just need to replace 1 or 2 of the circulations pumps

 

[oneofmany]

Did these pumps come with the tank or did you add them later on? If it's former than you can probably order these from the manufacturer online. If it's the latter then the options are endless.

 

[Seagars]

endless options please

 

[DaveK]

Red Sea usually has parts available. You can do a search for your pump.

If your going to replace it with something else, I'd look at the EcoTech Marine VorTech MP40wQD or the
Tunze Turbelle Stream Controllable 6105 Pump. Quality wise, I'd say they are about the same, but each one has different features.

 

[Seagars]

more like
Sicce Syncra 2.0 Aquarium Pump, 568gph

 

[oneofmany]

Is that the one you need to replace?

http://www.marinedepot.com/Sicce_Sy...um_Powerheads-Sicce_USA-XJ1137-FIPHFF-vi.html

 

[Seagars]

thats the one i am looking to replace it with. they are virtually the same footprint as the red sea one. just wondering if that is the most recommended brand/pump or is there something better/more reliable.

 

[Seagars]

no one else replace their circulation pumps?

 

[Big Pete]

Yes Seagrams, I have just replaced both of mine on my Max 250 I changed them to Sicce, you are correct they are the same footprint, I believe that Sicce manufacture them for Red Sea

FYI my tank is now a touch quieter now

Cheers

Big Pete

 

[Big Pete]

Sorry about the misspelt name, that's spell check for you and me not reading it through before pressing post

 

[Pat24601]

I've replaced my circulation pumps, but I just replaced it with the same Red Sea part. I happened to get it on amazon just because that's easier.

I like Big Petes advice, though.

 

[nanoreefing4fun]

If it helps... Sicce makes many of Red Sea "stock" pumps, I have had good luck with mine

 

[Seagars]

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