Return pump suggestions!

[FishinBob]

I have a rimless 17 gallon tank I just drilled with a glass-holes overflow rated at 300gph with 2x 1/2" return lines.

I also have 3' of head pressure... This tank is my bedroom tank so I'm looking for a quiet but strong enough return pump was looking into the sicce syncra silent 1.5 which would give me around 230-250 gph, heard they were quiet and somewhat reasonably priced any one use these pumps? any other suggestions ?

 

[tnwillia]

Here's my .02.... Mag drive 5 in the sump with a ball valve on the output pushing thru the 1/2" "Y" to the loc-line barbs. Have fun!

Danner Mag-Drive Supreme Water Pumps

Insert Y Fitting - Insert x Insert x Insert

Ball Valve - FPT x FPT

Insert Fitting - FPT x Insert

 

[jjmoneyman]

Mag 5 might be a little much but I think is the perfect choice, just be sure to put a ball valve on it and you're golden.

 

[dmatt88]

Put a ball valve.in the pump and the return. U can dial down whatever u need coming or going.

....... I'm Matt n i have a reef obsession.

 

[FishinBob]

So mags are the unanimous choice I see... I do like their build quality but I have a 9.5 and it's a bit noisy... Then again who knows how old it is(bought it as package from CL) like I said this will be in my bedroom so noise is a factor...

 

[sk8rdn]

So mags are the unanimous choice I see... I do like their build quality but I have a 9.5 and it's a bit noisy... Then again who knows how old it is(bought it as package from CL) like I said this will be in my bedroom so noise is a factor...

Ear plugs solves all your problems... They allow you to buy the better equipment, even if it's louder...

...."Fish" Happens!....

 

[FishinBob]

Ear plugs solves all your problems... They allow you to buy the better equipment, even if it's louder...

...."Fish" Happens!....

Lmao I like your style lol not an option though I guess a silicone pad would do it probably too! Thanks

 

[sk8rdn]

could try an old mouse pad? maybe that will help some?