29 bio-cube ??????

[wifishman1]

i have a 29 gallon bio-cube and i want to know what would be a good upgrade for the return pump. ive heard a rio 1100. any advice would be great. the more flow the better i have lps/sps.
thx, matt

 

[nitschke65]

Are you switching pumps because the old one is dying, or do you want more flow. The stock pump is rated at 243 gph. A Maxi-Jet 1200 does 295 gph. You can also split the output with some loc-line. I did that on mine, and added a hydor rotating deflector on one side. I also have a Koralia 1 power head. Works great for me!
Don't buy a RIO! You'd be better off using that money to light a nice cigar, or buy some lottery tickets.

 

[wifishman1]

im buying a new pump for flow. i have the splitter and its not pushing water very good.

 

[rotarymagic]

MJ1200 is definitely a popular return pump.
The MJ1200 and a koralia 1 will definitely fix any flow issues... LOL..

 

[fcatch76]

he's right, I have the MJ and a Nano

 

[wifishman1]

well i was looking at the doctors and they have a 370 gph i was woundering if that would be too much. i think since th mj1200 is almost 300 i dont think the other 70gph should be fine. any thoughts?????

 

[rotarymagic]

Originally Posted by wifishman1
http:///forum/post/2875943
well i was looking at the doctors and they have a 370 gph i was woundering if that would be too much. i think since th mj1200 is almost 300 i dont think the other 70gph should be fine. any thoughts?????
will it fit though..?

 

[wifishman1]

heres what it says: 1300 4-1/2" x 2-1/4" x 3" 6 ft power cord 370gph 3/4" barbed inlet 3/4" barbed out 31-1/2watts. im pretty sure it will fit.

 

[subielover]

Take the guess work out. Get a maxijet 1200 and be done with it.

 

[wifishman1]

the mj 1200 didnt seem any more powerful then stock.

 

[spanko]

I have had my tank for 2 years now. I have had 2 Rio 6hf pumps and love them. I broke the first one cleaning it. They are rated at 350 gph with a lower wattage (heat lower) than the stock pump. I recommend this pump.
JMO

 

[wifishman1]

where can you get them im lookin at the doctor and dont see any of that kind. they have an 1100 plus rated at 382 gph. spanko do u know the measurements??

 

[subielover]

Your going to want another powerhead in addition to the return. A koralia 1 would do well or 2 koralia nanos.

 

[wifishman1]

ive got a korila 1 in there now. i have a splitter at the return it seems like theres not alot of flow.

 

[spanko]

Don't have the measurements but can tell you they fit right in the coamparment in the 3rd chamber just like the stock one. Just google Rio 6 hf, you will find a supplier.