mag drive utility pump?

import_nation · 04-26-2007, 09:47 PM

i have never purchased a water pump, how are the supreme mag drive pumps? does anyone have them?

what would you say is the top 5 most reliable heaters on the market.

both of these items i need for my new 150g setup. so i need comments.

**TheOldSalt** · 04-27-2007, 07:32 AM

Magdrives are great. Lots of bang for the buck.

**Fishfirst** · 04-27-2007, 10:19 AM

a bit noisy but functional. Coarse I only have the Mag 36 to compare, which is a BIG pump.

goodie · 04-27-2007, 03:30 PM

Big thumbs up for the Magdrives.

I'm sold on Visitherm heaters.

Reefneck · 04-27-2007, 04:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by goodie

Big thumbs up for the Magdrives.

I'm sold on Visitherm heaters.

Visitherm "STEALTH" to be precise!!

Plastic and unbreakable.

goodie · 04-28-2007, 05:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reefneck

Visitherm "STEALTH" to be precise!!

Plastic and unbreakable.

I've always wanted to try those out, but I had the glass submersibles before the stealths came out. When ever I need to replace one I'll go with a stealth for sure.

import_nation · 05-01-2007, 12:06 PM

i have a 150 gallon tank with a 45 gallon sump. which would be more ideal? the mag drive 9.5 or the 12? i have a borrowed 9.5 right now and its quite because it is just at the top of the overflow so it flows rather silently. if i get the mag12 i have a feeling my tank will overflow. what do you guys think? is the 9.5 sufficient filtration flow for my setup?
(btw i am keeping a wc colony of 8 adult frontosa if that helps)

**Fishfirst** · 05-01-2007, 12:34 PM

it all depends on what your overflow is rated for.

**Damon** · 05-01-2007, 07:20 PM

I have a great opportunity on a mag drive pump. A 9.5 for $65.00 locally. The problem is the overflow rating is unknown but I'm sure the 9.5 will be way overkill. Any suggestions?

import_nation · 05-02-2007, 12:27 AM

i have a borrowed mag 9.5 with a 2.5 inch overflow it works perfectly and quitely, can someone answer my question as to whether i buy a mag12 or mag 9.5?

Reefneck · 05-02-2007, 05:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by import_nation

i have a borrowed mag 9.5 with a 2.5 inch overflow it works perfectly and quitely, can someone answer my question as to whether i buy a mag12 or mag 9.5?

Not without knowing what your overflow is rated for!

Reefneck · 05-02-2007, 05:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Damon

I have a great opportunity on a mag drive pump. A 9.5 for $65.00 locally. The problem is the overflow rating is unknown but I'm sure the 9.5 will be way overkill. Any suggestions?

Is it a HOB overflow? 1 or 2 hoses out of it if so? All Glass Megaflow reef ready tank?? Must know to answer your question.

**Damon** · 05-02-2007, 07:32 AM

HOB with a 1 inch bulkhead (so I'm guessing its 600gph). 1 hose output.

Reefneck · 05-02-2007, 11:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Damon

HOB with a 1 inch bulkhead (so I'm guessing its 600gph). 1 hose output.

A 9.5 would overpower that overflow. You would need to attach a ball valve and tone it down a bit. Unless you have like an 8-10 foot head which is unlikely.

Also, I buy 9.5's used around here for $50.00 all the time. $65.00 seems a tiny bit high to me.

**Damon** · 05-02-2007, 02:22 PM

Mine is a new 9.5. They ordered too many and their supplier wouldn't take them back after 30 days. I couldn't pass up the deal. I'll just get another overflow.

Reefneck · 05-02-2007, 02:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Damon

Mine is a new 9.5. They ordered too many and their supplier wouldn't take them back after 30 days. I couldn't pass up the deal. I'll just get another overflow.

OiC, New....That is a great price!

**Damon** · 05-02-2007, 03:39 PM

I was told I could put a ball valve on it and just reduce the flow but that defeats the purpose of getting waterflow throughout the tank. WHy decrease it when I'll just have to add it back at the end?

Reefneck · 05-02-2007, 04:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Damon

I was told I could put a ball valve on it and just reduce the flow but that defeats the purpose of getting waterflow throughout the tank. WHy decrease it when I'll just have to add it back at the end?

Hmmmm, Thought "I" said that a couple posts back.

Decrease it because your overflow can't handle that large of a pump. It's too big. You add flow other ways, Closed Loops, Powerheads, Wavemakers, educters,SQWDs,Wavy Sea's, etc.

**Damon** · 05-02-2007, 07:23 PM

But why reduce it to only have to add it later?

Gump · 05-02-2007, 10:32 PM

a ball valve also adds pressure to the pump making it work harder. If you really need to drop flow just add some 90 deg bends in the pipe and that will add a lot to your head.

If your into deals damon im trying to get rid of my pondmaster 36 for 100... its pretty much the same thing as the mag36 just with a longer cord.

04-26-2007, 09:47 PM	#1
import_nation Fishy Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Age: 20 Posts: 20	mag drive utility pump? i have never purchased a water pump, how are the supreme mag drive pumps? does anyone have them? what would you say is the top 5 most reliable heaters on the market. both of these items i need for my new 150g setup. so i need comments.

04-27-2007, 10:19 AM	#3
Fishfirst Fish Guru Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Northern Wisconsin Age: 24 Posts: 3,536	a bit noisy but functional. Coarse I only have the Mag 36 to compare, which is a BIG pump. __________________ 210 Gal Reef w/ 55 Gallon Sump/Fuge, 125 Gal Fish Only, 65 Gal Seahorse-29 Gallon Sump, 55 Gal FOWLR, 54 Gal Corner FW Community, 20 Gal Nano FOWLR, 55 Gal Piranha, 29 gallon QT "All the yellow tangs and clownfish in the world can't save you now! hahahah" Peter from Family Guy

04-27-2007, 03:30 PM	#4
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05-01-2007, 12:34 PM	#8
Fishfirst Fish Guru Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Northern Wisconsin Age: 24 Posts: 3,536	it all depends on what your overflow is rated for. __________________ 210 Gal Reef w/ 55 Gallon Sump/Fuge, 125 Gal Fish Only, 65 Gal Seahorse-29 Gallon Sump, 55 Gal FOWLR, 54 Gal Corner FW Community, 20 Gal Nano FOWLR, 55 Gal Piranha, 29 gallon QT "All the yellow tangs and clownfish in the world can't save you now! hahahah" Peter from Family Guy

05-01-2007, 07:20 PM	#9
Damon Aquatic Naturalist Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Dayton, Ohio Age: 32 Posts: 14,982	I have a great opportunity on a mag drive pump. A 9.5 for $65.00 locally. The problem is the overflow rating is unknown but I'm sure the 9.5 will be way overkill. Any suggestions? __________________ For in much wisdom [is] much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow. Member of the AGA (Aquatic Gardner's Association) Member of the IBC (International Betta Congress)

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04-27-2007, 07:32 AM	#2
TheOldSalt Darth Ichthyos Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 4,354	Magdrives are great. Lots of bang for the buck.

05-01-2007, 12:06 PM	#7
import_nation Fishy Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Age: 20 Posts: 20	i have a 150 gallon tank with a 45 gallon sump. which would be more ideal? the mag drive 9.5 or the 12? i have a borrowed 9.5 right now and its quite because it is just at the top of the overflow so it flows rather silently. if i get the mag12 i have a feeling my tank will overflow. what do you guys think? is the 9.5 sufficient filtration flow for my setup? (btw i am keeping a wc colony of 8 adult frontosa if that helps)

05-02-2007, 12:27 AM	#10
import_nation Fishy Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Age: 20 Posts: 20	i have a borrowed mag 9.5 with a 2.5 inch overflow it works perfectly and quitely, can someone answer my question as to whether i buy a mag12 or mag 9.5?

05-02-2007, 07:32 AM	#13
Damon Aquatic Naturalist Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Dayton, Ohio Age: 32 Posts: 14,982	HOB with a 1 inch bulkhead (so I'm guessing its 600gph). 1 hose output. __________________ For in much wisdom [is] much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow. Member of the AGA (Aquatic Gardner's Association) Member of the IBC (International Betta Congress)

05-02-2007, 02:22 PM	#15
Damon Aquatic Naturalist Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Dayton, Ohio Age: 32 Posts: 14,982	Mine is a new 9.5. They ordered too many and their supplier wouldn't take them back after 30 days. I couldn't pass up the deal. I'll just get another overflow. __________________ For in much wisdom [is] much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow. Member of the AGA (Aquatic Gardner's Association) Member of the IBC (International Betta Congress)

05-02-2007, 03:39 PM	#17
Damon Aquatic Naturalist Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Dayton, Ohio Age: 32 Posts: 14,982	I was told I could put a ball valve on it and just reduce the flow but that defeats the purpose of getting waterflow throughout the tank. WHy decrease it when I'll just have to add it back at the end? __________________ For in much wisdom [is] much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow. Member of the AGA (Aquatic Gardner's Association) Member of the IBC (International Betta Congress)

05-02-2007, 07:23 PM	#19
Damon Aquatic Naturalist Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Dayton, Ohio Age: 32 Posts: 14,982	But why reduce it to only have to add it later? __________________ For in much wisdom [is] much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow. Member of the AGA (Aquatic Gardner's Association) Member of the IBC (International Betta Congress)

05-02-2007, 10:32 PM	#20
Gump Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Age: 24 Posts: 452	a ball valve also adds pressure to the pump making it work harder. If you really need to drop flow just add some 90 deg bends in the pipe and that will add a lot to your head. If your into deals damon im trying to get rid of my pondmaster 36 for 100... its pretty much the same thing as the mag36 just with a longer cord.

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