MJ 1200 in Aquapod 24?

[extremepcs]

I've read a couple of posts that say a Maxi-Jet 1200 is a good replacement for the stock pump that comes with the Aquapod 24g. Is this true? Just want to make sure before I buy the MJ. Does it need to be moded in any way to fit properly?
Thank you.

 

[jacksonpt]

Nope, it's a direct swap. I've actually been thinkign about one for my AP12...

 

[alirons]

how many gph is the mj 1200?I have 24 Aquapod too and might do that for more water pressure.I was thinking about geting a power head.This would be better.

 

[azreefgirl]

It's 295 gph. It was too much so I added the air control valve.

 

[alirons]

I think the pump that came with my 24 Aquapod is 290 gph.So it would not make a difference to me.

 

[nudilove]

I got the Rio 1200 and its PLENTY for my 24, easy swap was nice.

 

[nictavius]

I replaced my apuapod pump with a JBJ 1800....It seems to be working nicely.....

 

[cjason3041]

i added the 1200 to my 29 biocube...should i just replace the pump with the 1200?? or run them both, i was a bit concerned that it was too much...would the stock pump and a 600 be better???

 

[extremepcs]

Originally Posted by alirons
I think the pump that came with my 24 Aquapod is 290 gph.So it would not make a difference to me.
Mine too, but the MJ 1200 is supposed to run cooler. I have no idea if that's true, but my water temp stays steady at about 80.1 deg, and that's with a 150w MH light. I didn't leave the stock pump in to compare though.

 

[yomommasmom10]

i can not keep my tank at an steady temp its 75 right now and when i raise the themomator it goes to 80 is this an ok temp for my 55