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Mag 3 or Eheim 1048?
- Thread starter Crispy
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- Nov 17, 2004
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- Columbus, Ohio
get the mag36 it is better than both of those
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- Dec 5, 2004
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- Milwaukee, WI
mag 3 all the way
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- Milwaukee, WI
well, its either labeled as a danner mag 3 or pondmaster (350gph version), so its the same thing
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- Seattle, WA
You shouldn't be seeing multiple brands for the Mag3 - they should all be made by Danner. A Mag 3 is a mag 3.
My recommendation depends on your situation. The Mag3 is going to be louder than an Eheim, and Eheim has an amazing reputation. The Mag3 should perform a little better though. What does your loop look like? What block are you using? How quiet is your rig?
My recommendation depends on your situation. The Mag3 is going to be louder than an Eheim, and Eheim has an amazing reputation. The Mag3 should perform a little better though. What does your loop look like? What block are you using? How quiet is your rig?
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well, the mag3 is also sold labeled under the brand name "Pondmaster" in certain places
- Thread Starter
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Well it's just going to be a CPU waterblock and I'll probably run Pump/Radiator/Waterblock. Noise doesn't bother me.
I was looking at THIS $34 I like the Price
And THIS one, $49.99, more than I want to spend on Waterblock, but was told this was one too get. Will the $16 be worth the extra performance?
And as for Radiator I was thinking of a Black Ice Pro II or Micro Pro II.
Also is there anyone that knows where to get a Cheap Mag 3? The cheapest I can find is $40. Thanks for help
I was looking at THIS $34 I like the Price
And THIS one, $49.99, more than I want to spend on Waterblock, but was told this was one too get. Will the $16 be worth the extra performance?
And as for Radiator I was thinking of a Black Ice Pro II or Micro Pro II.
Also is there anyone that knows where to get a Cheap Mag 3? The cheapest I can find is $40. Thanks for help
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- Jun 13, 2005
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- rockwood MI
if it a high flow system run a mag3
low flow systems Eheim 1048 or any Eheim pump
im a low flow guy so i only run Eheim pumps
it depends on what you looking for.
low flow systems Eheim 1048 or any Eheim pump
im a low flow guy so i only run Eheim pumps
it depends on what you looking for.
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- Jun 13, 2005
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- rockwood MI
high flow is 1/2in lines or larger. a strong pump with good power. few fittings and less restrictive water blocks.
low flow- 6 to 10 mm lines- restrictive water blocks with small ports 1/8 or 1/4- low power pumps.
the link in my sig is to my build up to my low flow system. my friends call it the mid flow machine due to the 3/8 line but to me its low flow. as far as pros and cons between the two..... every one has an opinion... i have no problems matching temps with other machines.
low flow- 6 to 10 mm lines- restrictive water blocks with small ports 1/8 or 1/4- low power pumps.
the link in my sig is to my build up to my low flow system. my friends call it the mid flow machine due to the 3/8 line but to me its low flow. as far as pros and cons between the two..... every one has an opinion... i have no problems matching temps with other machines.
I would definitely go with the eheim. There are stories if eheims lasting for decades in aquariums, where the enviroment is much harsher. I have never heard of an eheim failing. Never. If someone has let me know. I also vote for low flow systems, but either way the system can be made effective.
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