Great White
Great White Return Pump 12000LPH
$519
Ships Australia-wide1 in stock
Dry goods ship Australia-wide with fast dispatch from Eastwood — or collect in store with the rest of your order.
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Added — collect in store at Eastwood
- Ships Australia-wide — fast dispatch from Eastwood
- Or collect in store with the rest of your order
- Genuine stock — marine specialists since 2012
Overview
A noisy, inefficient return pump is one of those problems that becomes background noise until you experience a genuinely quiet one — at which point it's hard to go back. The Great White Return Pump 12000LPH is built around the same internals as the popular Great White DC skimmer, repurposed into a fully controllable, whisper-quiet return pump for larger systems.
With DC control and multiple flow settings, it's built to give you precise control over return flow while running at a genuinely low energy draw.
Key features
- 20 flow settings for precise control over pump speed
- Multiple mode settings including constant, pulse, gyre and feed modes
- Detachable DC controller with waterproof union connection, suited to cabinet-door mounting
- Integrated memory retains your programming through power outages
- Feed mode pauses the pump for 15, 30, 45 or 60 minutes to make feeding easier
- Submersible design, suitable as a return, closed-loop, or reactor/filter pump
- Extremely quiet operation, rated at well under 25 decibels
Who it's for
Larger reef systems needing serious return flow with genuine noise control and the flexibility of DC speed adjustment, closed-loop setups, or reactor feed applications.
Setup & tips
- Mount the detachable controller on the cabinet door for easy access to flow settings and feed mode
- Use feed mode during feeding time to reduce flow and let food linger for fish and corals
- Check the impeller periodically for snails or debris, and inspect seals and O-rings for wear
- Reassemble with aquarium-safe silicone grease on the O-rings and ensure the bottom bushell is correctly seated on the impeller after cleaning



