ReeFlo Tiger Shark
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Topic: ReeFlo Tiger Shark
Posted By: CapnMorgan
Subject: ReeFlo Tiger Shark
Date Posted: May 27 2011 at 11:20pm
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I was wondering if anyone has experience with the ReeFlo Tiger Shark. I am in need of a couple hi-flow/hi-pressure pumps and am debating either the Iwaki 100RLT/Panworld 250PS OR a ReeFlo Tiger Shark or similar ReeFlo pumps. ------------- Steve http://utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40637&PID=356246" rel="nofollow - My Old 180G Mixed Reef Currently: 120G Wavefront Mixed 29G Seahorse & Softies Running ReefAngel Plus x2 435-8 |
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Posted By: kody72
Date Posted: May 27 2011 at 11:26pm
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I love the reeflo pumps I have had a hammer head and snapper. not that big of fan of the iwaki pumps ------------- http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=60612&title=kody72-fishroom" rel="nofollow - KODY72 FISHROOM BUILD 281g DT 187g Rimless Frag ATI PM lighting SRO DSCR-300ext 8013908179 |
Posted By: CapnMorgan
Date Posted: May 27 2011 at 11:31pm
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What is your reason for liking the Reeflo more? I have used Iwaki many times and have never had issues but was thinking of switching things up. I have heard some horror stories about Reeflo seals going bad and leaking hundreds of gallons onto the floor. Is it common? That's the main thing is that since Reeflo are direct drive pumps I have heard they aren't as reliable. I like the performance and flow curves but worry about leaking seals... Have you ever had any problems? How are they for noise? ------------- Steve http://utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40637&PID=356246" rel="nofollow - My Old 180G Mixed Reef Currently: 120G Wavefront Mixed 29G Seahorse & Softies Running ReefAngel Plus x2 435-8 |
Posted By: kody72
Date Posted: May 27 2011 at 11:40pm
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I haven't had any seals leak. very quiet even throttled back and they stay a lot cooler. Plus they use a lot less power. You get almost twice the flow for the same amount of watts used equals less on the power bill ------------- http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=60612&title=kody72-fishroom" rel="nofollow - KODY72 FISHROOM BUILD 281g DT 187g Rimless Frag ATI PM lighting SRO DSCR-300ext 8013908179 |
Posted By: CapnMorgan
Date Posted: May 28 2011 at 12:18am
Awesome! I think I'll have to pick it up. I also heard they use less power when throttled back?  ------------- Steve http://utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40637&PID=356246" rel="nofollow - My Old 180G Mixed Reef Currently: 120G Wavefront Mixed 29G Seahorse & Softies Running ReefAngel Plus x2 435-8 |
Posted By: jcoulter17
Date Posted: May 28 2011 at 12:27am
| Go with the Reeflo. I have one going on 2 and a half years now with no problems at all. I can't even hear mine. Ryan (AD) has two running in his show tank and you would think the pumps are in the back room because it's that quite, but they are under the tank. |
Posted By: kody72
Date Posted: May 28 2011 at 12:45am
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Yes they range in power when throttled back that's the other reason why I would get one. Then you can dial it for likings and not have to worry about burning up the pump. Josh what size of pump you running on your 210? ------------- http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=60612&title=kody72-fishroom" rel="nofollow - KODY72 FISHROOM BUILD 281g DT 187g Rimless Frag ATI PM lighting SRO DSCR-300ext 8013908179 |
Posted By: jcoulter17
Date Posted: May 28 2011 at 1:04am
| I just have the snapper |
Posted By: kody72
Date Posted: May 28 2011 at 1:29am
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That's what I'm gonna use on my 200g ------------- http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=60612&title=kody72-fishroom" rel="nofollow - KODY72 FISHROOM BUILD 281g DT 187g Rimless Frag ATI PM lighting SRO DSCR-300ext 8013908179 |
Posted By: Dion Richins
Date Posted: May 28 2011 at 12:27pm
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Steve, I have a hammer head if your intereasted. ------------- http://www.customaquariumfurniture.com" rel="nofollow - Bad "censored" Cabinets Best quality in the valley! He is one sexy bald guy, even with out a finger!(MAC) |
Posted By: laynframe
Date Posted: May 28 2011 at 9:23pm
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Reeflo pumps with the Baldor motors are very good pumps! I have had both versions of the Snapper, one with the little motor and I have had the newer one with the Baldor motor,(large motor). The seals on the small motor leaked on my twice, however the seals on the larger motor Snapper never leaked, go figure. ------------- The time we enjoy wasting isn't wasted time!!!! |
Posted By: CapnMorgan
Date Posted: May 29 2011 at 7:28pm
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Dion- PM Sent Layneframe- The Tiger Shark uses a Baldor motor so that's good to know. I am going to order one and see how it performs. ------------- Steve http://utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40637&PID=356246" rel="nofollow - My Old 180G Mixed Reef Currently: 120G Wavefront Mixed 29G Seahorse & Softies Running ReefAngel Plus x2 435-8 |