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Which return pump would you choose?

koda_dad

Reefing newb
Eheim 1262
Eheim Universal 1262 Water Pump

Pump Output: 900 gph
- Maximum Head: 11'6"
- Power Consumption: 80 W (115V)
- Input Size: 1"
- Output Size: 3/4"
or

Tunze 1073.040
Tunze Silence Water Pump - 1073.040

  • Very silent running rotor with high-performance one-part magnet - all-ceramic bearing
  • Very low energy consumption
  • Adjustable output
  • In-sump or inline operation
  • Maximum Flow: 792 GPH
  • Energy Consumption: 42 Watts
  • Maximum Head: 9.8 Feet
120 gallon display and 40 g sump.
 
I dont have personal experience with the Tunze, but i ended up with eheim from the research I did and all the rave reviews their pumps get from being both quiet and dependable. I'd also go with the eheim in this case because it moves more gph. Your system is just a tad smaller than mine and I have the 1262 running wide open.
 
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