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I am thinking of getting an eheim pump to run my external CO2 reactor to offload my 2028 that is now running thru a chiller and thru the reactor. In your opinion, is the Universal 1250 too strong? Should I simply get the 1048 which is doing 158gph as stated in the specs. I dun want to buy one that's too strong and create a whirlpool in my tank. And this is for running my reactor which means it will be the one pushing all my CO2 in the tank. Thanks!
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What's the size of your tank? Normally, we do not go by the gallon but by the measurement of the tank.
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It's a 3ft tank. #ft by 1.5 by 1.5. Thanks!
You can try Eheim compact 1002, it has adjustable output of 150 - 1000 litres/hour.
I am using this to power my external reactor.
- eric
Is it silent? Thanks!
And the 1002, it is a submersed pump? I am looking for external. Thanks.
1002 is submersed pump, cannot be used externally. It is pretty silent to me.
- eric
Yah but I am looking for an external pump. I thnk there's a lot of silent submerged pump. It's external that's hard to find.
Anybody can help answer my question? I am leaning towards the 1250 but is afraid it might be too strong for a 3 feet tank.
Anybody can help? I am thinking of buying the pump soon but still clueless as to which one to buy. Thanks!
How about Eheim Compact+ 2000?
It can be used externally with adjustable flow-rate of 1000-2000l/hr. At the lowest setting, that is less than the 1200l/hr flowrate of the 1250 Universal Pump.
http://www.eheimasiapacific.com/prod...mpactPlus.html
The eheim compacts are for use underwater
There are 2 different series from Eheim.Originally Posted by shrimppaste
The eheim compacts are for use underwater
1) Compact
2) Compact+
Compact+ can be used externally.
Can't remember the exact price, but Compact+ is much much more expensive.
I remember it costs more than Eheim universal pumps, the 12XX series.
- eric
Indeed but I feel it's relative to the flowrate you need,
Listed below is the approximate cost from lowest to highest - but if you look at the flowrate, Compact+ with a range of 1000-2000l/hr, sits quite nicely between the 2 Universal models. The max capability is 2000l/hr so in principle, it's a more powerful model than the 1250 - with adjustable flowrate.
The downside I feel is that the Compact+ is less common than the Universal which may command a poorer resale value (for the Compact+).
1) Universal 1250
2) Compact+ 2000 (price is 15% higher than 1250)
3) Universal 1260 (price is 65% higher than 1250)
Ah ok! Thanks. Can I get it at C328? And another question is does the universal come with a flow controller? Thanks!
Yes, C328 carries universal / compact / compact+ pumps.
No, universal pumps does not have flow controller.
- eric
So the compact + are as quiet as the compacts?? Thanks!!
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