Quietest Return Pump?

[reeferside]

I know this question is asked all the time.. but since it's 2015 and I can't make my mind up, I decided to bring my discussion here.

I'd like to know from you guys what do you use and whether or not it's really quiet.

A lot of people were recommending the DC3000 but there is like 3+ companies that make return pumps with that model number.. Anyways, looking for something that would push around 700 GPH. Thanks all.

 

[KarL]

I bet they're all the same pump with different brand labels on them

Eheim, ocean runners, DC reef octopus, DC jebao are quiet pumps from my experience

 

[MrSquid]

I had the bigger Ocean Runner and you couldn't even tell it was running. It was zero maintenance in the 5 years I had it.

 

[jonmf]

I installed a Jeabo dc6000 a few weeks back and so far I am very impressed. I know it's not the most popular pump but for $90 bucks on Amazon I figured I'd give it a whirl. I run it on the lowest speed setting in conjunction with a eshopps overflow rated at 800 gph. The pump itself can't be heard at all.

 

[Ben_1313]

I know this is an AC pump but the Tunze silence series are exceptionally silent. I have one on my return and I can't hear it at all.

 

[805reef]

Fluval SP4 is super quiet so I am guessing the sp2 would also be very quiet.

 

[LesPaulPlayer73]

Tunze or sicce.

 

[BeanMachine]

I would go Fluval, Tunze, or Sicce. They are better quality pumps in general.

 

[Sky's Reef]

I have an sp6 dialed back a bit and it's nearly dead silent.

 

[KarL]

They're all quiet pumps!

Only one I can recall that did make much noticeble noise are mag pumps

 

[HighOctane]

Eheim!! No experience with tunze/sicce here. Anyone have both to tell difference?

 

[dorkymk3]

I ran several pumps from Ehiem 1262, Sicce 3.5, and Just installed my Fluval Sea SP2. The Fluval SP2 hands down quieter than my Ehiem but the flow is not as strong. My Sicce 3.5 was horribly loud that cranking up the TV volume was needed.

 

[jeffreylam1132]

I'm surprised nobody mention ATB pump. IMO, ATB are the most reliable and quietest pump I ever used, hands down.

 

[dorkymk3]

^ too rich for my blood lol. Reason why I don't run a ATB pump