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Ken b
08-15-2009, 5:46 AM
It's been about ten years since i've had to buy pumps for a tank.

My question;

Has any company out there been able to manufacture a silent pump powerful enough to be used as the main recirculating pump,or for a downdraft skimmer?

Iused to own a rainbow lifeguard that I used for wave making and I loved it ,but it wouldn't cut as a main pump (not enough volume)

When I broke my last tank down my pumps were stored in a rubbermaid 20 gallon tub, which my father left outdoors for a week or so during some remodling work on his home. As luck would have it the lid leaked and the pumps wound up under water ruining 3 of them, so....

Any input would be appreciated.

Almondsaz
08-18-2009, 8:03 AM
Not sure what size tank/water volume you are looking to move, but I use and Eheim 1262 as a return pump on my 125 and it is nearly silent. The question would be is 900gph enough movement for your needs? Hope that helps.