Replacement return pump for BC29

[dekon70]

The Rio 6HF is starting to go in my BC29. It began making grinding noises. I took it apart, cleaned it, but it is still making noise. Is anybody using something other than the Rio as a return pump. I do not want another Rio, I have heard they are not of the best quality. I would like to keep the same amount of flow that I have with the Rio(350 gph). Anybody have any recomendations for a return pump.

Thanks in advance.

 

[spanko]

I believe the Rio was the original defacto pump standard for modifying the bc 29 because of it's relatively higher output and lower powere consumption, with the resultant lower heat output.
I am going to tag along here to see if other things have been used and their success.
I put my Rio in the tank in February of 2007 and as of right now it is still running strong a quiet. I clean it about every two months.