Red Dragon or Ehiem

[stmomo]

Hi Bros/Sis..... initially intend to get an Eheim 1264 for my return pump..... but recently heard abt this Red Dragon pump from my tank maker....

Anyone can advice or share their experience about this Red Dragon pump to be use as return pump and what is the different? Tank size 422. What is the model to use to replace my current Eheim 1264 if i decided to get Red Dragon instead of Eheim?

Thanks a lot.....

[Solo77]

Reliability is good for both. Red dragon drawback is price and for ehiem is power consumption. Think if u are using ehiem 1264, then u are comparing red dragon 5m3.

[sunny03]

Reliability is good for both. Red dragon drawback is price and for ehiem is power consumption. Think if u are using ehiem 1264, then u are comparing red dragon 5m3.

Hahah Like you have both Red Dragon and Ehiem so can compare...

[tunicate]

Bro, one is about twice the price of the other. Specs shows 40W difference in power consumption. That should be about $7 extra on your electrical bill. So if you go for 5m3, you'll pull even after continuous 58 months of usage.

[Solo77]

There are also other factors as high watt likely generate more heat. However, it is also right to say the cost saving might not be achieved if u don't stay in this hobby long enough and durability of the equipment. It's like LED and chiller. Debatable and nvr ending. Ultimately, voice down to ur liking and budget.

[Jameshong]

Go for RD pump if budget is not a constraint !

[dnsfpl]

based on my experience with ocean runner, eheim and aquabee

if compare lph per watt ratio, eheim is the worst, followed by aquabee

but in terms of heat release, aquabee is the worst, followed by ocean runner

pocket not deep enough for RD pump lol

[stmomo]

Whaooo... Thanks for all the infos guys...... i guess in the start i will stick to 1264.... keke.... later spend too much CO make noise.....