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    Small Apex Ready DC Pump

    Can anyone suggest a small Apex ready DC pump?

    I have a dump bucket style Algal Turf Scrubber that is installed over my tank. I have used it for about 25 years and love it. I moved it to my new tank and the latest but old AC pond pump is too loud, as install. I think that I need to buy a new small pump. 250 gallon per hour is about all that I need but I could see running as much as 500 GPH on occasion.

    I want to connect the pump to my Apex controller but I don't want a big pump. Price in not a huge factor.

    I looked around and found a Waveline DC2500. Is this a good pump and can I do better?

    Thanks in advance.

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    Perhaps a Reef Octo Varios-2, for that situation? Apex-ready for variable speed control, no exposed metal parts, adjustable volute angle, very quiet, and it includes an optional float switch that plugs right into the pump controller. I installed a VarioS-6 as the return pump for my Reefer 450 a couple months ago, am very happy with it so far, and can attest that it plays nicely with the Apex.

    https://www.marinedepot.com/Reef_Oct...WPEPZT-vi.html

    https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/vario...f-octopus.html

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    I agree with rkpetersen, check out the Varios line.
    FWIW I have a few Waveline pumps and althought they've been reliable for me customer service sucks and replacement parts are almost non existant.

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