Return pump for est. 3ft tank

[Damianiac]

Hi guys... Anybody used a Rio pump for marine before? Hw was it?

Or is there similar small footprint return pump to recommend?

Thanks.

[SubzeroLT]

I'm using a Jebao DC6000 for my 3ft tank.

Supplies to the chiller before it returns to the main display tank. Currently running ~ 70% power

[Damianiac]

I'm using a Jebao DC6000 for my 3ft tank.

Supplies to the chiller before it returns to the main display tank. Currently running ~ 70% power

Thanks for reply bro...

Noob question... Do u mean the return pipe connected to chiller and chiller outlet to the main tank? May i know wat chiller r u using as well? Thanks!

[SubzeroLT]

Thanks for reply bro...

Noob question... Do u mean the return pipe connected to chiller and chiller outlet to the main tank? May i know wat chiller r u using as well? Thanks!

Correct. Return pump -> Chiller -> Display tank.

I'm using Hailea 300a (1/4HP).

[Damianiac]

Correct. Return pump -> Chiller -> Display tank.

I'm using Hailea 300a (1/4HP).

Thanks for the advice bro.. Lots to read as is my first time setting up marine tank.. Ur reply sure helps alot.

[illumnae]

Rio pumps are pretty good workhorses, but I've heard that they tend to run pretty hot (meaning your chiller will need to work harder) and many people have given feedback that it get can rather noisy after awhile. You can consider Eheim 1260/1262 or Jebao DC pumps - the former is more expensive but has a great reputation for reliability and silence while the latter is electricity saving and silent as well, but reliability not so proven yet (though Jebao has made some great products recently).

My wife's 322 is using Eheim 1262 for return pump (chiller run by a separate Eheim 1250). My 422 is using Eheim 1264

[Damianiac]

Rio pumps are pretty good workhorses, but I've heard that they tend to run pretty hot (meaning your chiller will need to work harder) and many people have given feedback that it get can rather noisy after awhile. You can consider Eheim 1260/1262 or Jebao DC pumps - the former is more expensive but has a great reputation for reliability and silence while the latter is electricity saving and silent as well, but reliability not so proven yet (though Jebao has made some great products recently).

My wife's 322 is using Eheim 1262 for return pump (chiller run by a separate Eheim 1250). My 422 is using Eheim 1264

Thanks bro for replying... Probably will go for a dc6000 which looks smaller than the 1260...

I do have one spare 1260 from my fresh water tank previously.. But space is the constraint now.. Gotta squeeze the skimmer, return pump in one compartment... Lol.

[illumnae]

Take note that having a skimmer in the return pump compartment may lead to other issues. Return pump compartment usually water level not constant due to evaporation. Unless you have an ATO, the irregular water levels may cause issues with skimmer tuning.

[Damianiac]

Take note that having a skimmer in the return pump compartment may lead to other issues. Return pump compartment usually water level not constant due to evaporation. Unless you have an ATO, the irregular water levels may cause issues with skimmer tuning.

Thanks for the headsup bro.. Hw abt if i place it before return pump compartment?

[dr evil]

Take note that having a skimmer in the return pump compartment may lead to other issues. Return pump compartment usually water level not constant due to evaporation. Unless you have an ATO, the irregular water levels may cause issues with skimmer tuning.

Also u have a lot of micro bubble as well...........Non constant water level will cause your skimmer not to work well unless you are using an external skimmer.

[Damianiac]

Also u have a lot of micro bubble as well...........Non constant water level will cause your skimmer not to work well unless you are using an external skimmer.

Thanks boss for the guide.

[Stanley Goh]

I'm using a Jebao DC6000 for my 3ft tank.

Supplies to the chiller before it returns to the main display tank. Currently running ~ 70% power

-- how to set as per 70%?