sandagen Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 Im considering my return pump for my new 5 ft tank. Im think of buying a DC pump and ive been considering between vectra of reef octopus. The vectra looks promising with all the features and works with the reeflink and battery backup. But ive been reading a lot of pump problems on the internet stating that it fails within 1 year. Any reefer can share their experoance on their vectra L1 or Varios 8? Sent from Singapore Reef Club mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandagen Posted August 21, 2018 Author Share Posted August 21, 2018 Any vectra user?Sent from Singapore Reef Club mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Ranz Posted August 22, 2018 SRC Member Share Posted August 22, 2018 hi - i'm using varios 8 for about 2 months now (replaced my reef octopus water blaster) so far so good, super silent and sometimes i forgot it was even running. i'm running it at max power. i have another eheim pump next to it which i used for my reactors. the eheim pump makes more noise than the varios. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Supporter SubzeroLT Posted August 22, 2018 SRC Supporter Share Posted August 22, 2018 I understand the Vectra L1 issue has been resolved. So no concerns about it anymore. Vectra pumps push a lot of flow. Personally I'm using 2x Vectra M1 for my 5ft tank. Each running around 40% power. And also an S1 for the various reactors. The feed mode feature is also very good to have to slow the pump down so that no food goes into the overflow during feeding times. Quote Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/mysliceofnature/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandagen Posted August 22, 2018 Author Share Posted August 22, 2018 Thanks for sharing. Seems like both pumps are a good choice.Sent from Singapore Reef Club mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Supporter Harlequinmania Posted August 23, 2018 SRC Supporter Share Posted August 23, 2018 The interesting factor is if you are running Vectra with reef link, the apps is able to notify you of any abnormal running condition of your pump ...pump jam ect... Sent from Singapore Reef Club mobile app Quote 1000 Gallon Tank in the Hole http://www.sgreefclub.com/forum/topic/120957-1000-gallon-3d-hole-in-the-wall/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sponsor dr evil Posted August 28, 2018 Sponsor Share Posted August 28, 2018 consider the new Sicce DC pump? Got APPS and 5 years warranty and its made from Italy.... Price wise is reasonable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandagen Posted August 28, 2018 Author Share Posted August 28, 2018 consider the new Sicce DC pump? Got APPS and 5 years warranty and its made from Italy.... Price wise is reasonable Are you referring to the SDC pump?Sent from Singapore Reef Club mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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sandagen Posted August 30, 2018 Author Share Posted August 30, 2018 Thanks for the recommendation. Cant seems to find review on the app and usability of the pump on the internet for this model. Im thinking of whether to get the varios pump so i can control it in the future when i get an apex controller Sent from Singapore Reef Club mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sponsor dr evil Posted September 4, 2018 Sponsor Share Posted September 4, 2018 If thats the case, why not opt for the Apex Neptune COR20 pump which can run stand alone. And will be compatible to Neptune system for future use. COR20 is SGD580 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandagen Posted September 4, 2018 Author Share Posted September 4, 2018 If thats the case, why not opt for the Apex Neptune COR20 pump which can run stand alone. And will be compatible to Neptune system for future use. COR20 is SGD580 I was considering this also but i cant seem to find anywhere selling this in singapore. Also for the price, can get more powerful pumps.Sent from Singapore Reef Club mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Jeebusai Posted September 4, 2018 SRC Member Share Posted September 4, 2018 1 hour ago, sandagen said: I was considering this also but i cant seem to find anywhere selling this in singapore. Also for the price, can get more powerful pumps. Sent from Singapore Reef Club mobile app I think Deaquatic sells that....Dr Evil is from Deaqautic if I’m not wrong lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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