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    Posted: January 12 2017 at 2:53pm
I just received the pump that comes with the CAD Lights setup (a Jebo AP3500) rated at 660 gph, but they didn't send me the top part that hooks to the plumbing. This is a cheap pump, and I'd rather replace it now with something better. The tank is drilled and came with a 1/2" bulkhead with flexible tubing for a return line, and if possible, I'd like to use the same hookup/parts that came with the tank. Does anyone have any pump suggestions?
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Ok, I was up early. Tongue Noticed this thread had no replies. Throwing out some remarks FWIW. Wacko

Many similar rated pumps may work, but is it really pumping 660 gph?
The Mag-Drive 7 pumps 700 gph. That's a hefty pump
Little Giant PES-700 does 725 gph
The Eheim 1260 pumps 634 gph
An AquaEuroUSA Apex does 656 gph
The Hydor L40 pumps 740 gph
All these pumps are priced at over $60 whereas a new Jebo AP3500 is only $32. That's one reason why I question the flow rating. The other reason is technical. A 1/2" diameter line would not be what I would use to carry 660 gph. I'd probably use 3/4" piping for that kind of flow.

If I were going to use the Jebo and the part that was missing is the 1/2" diameter threaded(?) part that connects the pump to the vinyl tubing, I'd check at a hardware store for a suitable threaded-barbed fitting.

Couldn't let this go yet Geek I found a video clip showing a broken Jebo pump impeller where the plastic blade assembly was no longer attached inside the magnet bore. From what I saw, I wonder if it might be fixed with gel super glue or reef safe epoxy. A quick search didn't find any replacement impellers for this pump. That tells me it's a cheap pump that's built to be trashed when the impeller goes bad!

Hopefully someone with direct experience with this CAD Lights tank or pump will jump in. Smile

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Thanks Mark. It says 660 gph in the specs for the pump, but I'm very doubtful based upon the quality/price of the pump. I'm open to any advice, but I'm limited to the 1/2" hole drilled in the tank for the return. Anyone know where I can find a decently priced pump which would match my 1/2" return? I'll most likely not get 600+ gph with my limited tube diameter no matter what pump I get. 
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I've got a mag5 $30
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Did you get it locally by chance? 
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Dang. How did you get it for $30? I see them online for $80.
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