Ehiem compact 5000

[swifto]

Hi All,would like 2 no if anyone has used this in their sump,how was its performance + noise levels ect,or is their something else I should consider.

[Old Dave]

I have the 3000 and it is great.
I have a filter pad under it to reduce vibrations as it is in the sump.
The variable flow control works well. Mine runs about 50% in a 2' sump for a 5x2hx1.5 discus tank. Head height about 1.5m but no obvious reduction in volume.
Pump never cleaned in 2 years of working.
The sump is a little noisy but because of the water from the spinner, not the pump.
Mine doesn't have the Aust 240v plug, just adapter.

To get the best from any pump, use the largest output fitting supplied and tubing to match. You want water volume, not pressure.

hth,
Dave

[ILLUSN]

5000 is AWESOME!!!!!,

small, quiet, adjustable and runs forever no fuss.

IT HAS LESS HEAD HEIGHT THEN THE EHEIM UNIVERSAL 1260 (hmax 3.5m)

so try and keep the max head to under 1.8m and you wont have a problem (hits its limits at ~2.2-2.4m), pretty much a dream pump for a 800-1200L tank

[swifto]

Thanks for your imput it's greatly appreciated as this pump is going on a New tank set up,4x2.5hx2 Discus display tank can't wait.I considered the Eheim 1260 compact but the head height hoping won't b more than 2m that's why the 5000.Im currently running a 2180 on a 5x2hx1.5 tank I no its over kill but what's over kill when it come to discus,this will b come my breeding tank set up.