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Jebao

DCT-6000 Return Pump

Name: Jebao DCT-6000 Return Pump
Brand: Jebao

Primary return

Flow · Return Pumps

DC controllable. Real-world return ~3,500–4,000 L/h after head loss.

Power

45 W DC, controllable

Max flow

6,000 L/h (1,585 US gal/h)

Real-world @ 1m

~3,800 L/h (1,000 US gal/h)

Max head

4 m

Outlet

32 mm BSP threaded

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Summary

Jebao's flagship DC controllable return pump — punches above its price class. ~3,500-4,000 L/h real-world at 1m head loss, controllable from 30-100%, and the controller has a feed mode. Where Tunze's equivalent is $400, Jebao runs ~$120. Trade-off: parts availability is less reliable, and noisy units do exist (try and return).

Best for200-800 L (53-211 US gal) reef with moderate head loss Mountin-sump submersible Skill beginner

Tank-size fit (log scale)

50L 100L 200L 400L 800L 1500L

Best-fit range: 200-800 L

★ Atlantis verdict

"DCT-6000 has been the Atlantis return pump since day one. Runs at 65% for ~3,800 L/h delivered. No complaints — and worth the savings over Tunze for a pump that's submerged + serviceable."

See it in the Atlantis tank build →

Full specifications

Power 45 W DC, controllable

Max flow 6,000 L/h (1,585 US gal/h)

Real-world @ 1m ~3,800 L/h (1,000 US gal/h)

Max head 4 m

Outlet 32 mm BSP threaded

Controller 10-step DC + feed mode

Cable 1.7 m pump-to-controller

Warranty 1 year

What sells it / What holds it back

✓ Pros

✓ ~30% the cost of equivalent Tunze

✓ DC control + feed mode (most return pumps don't have this)

✓ Submersible — sits in sump, no priming required

✓ Quiet at 60-70% — typical reefer running level

✗ Cons

✗ QC variance — some units arrive noisy; test in return well first

✗ Parts availability less reliable than Tunze (1-2 year vs 10+)

✗ Controller dial is small + hard to read in dim sump

What's in the box

DCT-6000 pump
Controller
Suction cup feet
Threaded outlet adapter

Pairs with / Replaces

Pairs with

Featured in famous tanks

This piece of gear is in the documented build of 2 tank tours.

★ 60 gal

Project Atlantis

Atlantis Reef Keeping

LPS dominated

220 gal

Richard Miller's 220-Gallon Reef

Richard Miller

Mixed Reef

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Side-by-side compare

	This product Jebao DCT-6000 Return Pump See site	Abyzz A-Series Return Pump See site
Power	45 W DC, controllable	—
Max flow	6,000 L/h (1,585 US gal/h)	—
Real-world @ 1m	~3,800 L/h (1,000 US gal/h)	—
Max head	4 m	—
Outlet	32 mm BSP threaded	—
Controller	10-step DC + feed mode	—

More flow to consider

Abyzz

A-Series Return Pump

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External resources

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