Where can I buy the return pump for nano cube 24g?
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saxman
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just drop a MJ 1200 into it...they work fine, and actually run a bit cooler than the stock pump.
spanko
Active Member
Rio 6hf IMO. Run cooler than the maxi and more gph
Maxi-Jet 1200
•V/Hz: 120V/60Hz
•Wattage: 20W
•Max Flow: 295gph
•Max Pumping Height: 69"
•Dimensions: 3.5" L x 2" W x 3.25" H
•About $25.00
Rio 6HF
•V/Hz: 120V/60Hz
•Wattage: 15W
•Max Flow: 350gph
•Max Pumping Height: 72"
•Dimensions: 3.9" L x 2" W x 2.5" H
•About $30.00
Maxi-Jet 1200
•V/Hz: 120V/60Hz
•Wattage: 20W
•Max Flow: 295gph
•Max Pumping Height: 69"
•Dimensions: 3.5" L x 2" W x 3.25" H
•About $25.00
Rio 6HF
•V/Hz: 120V/60Hz
•Wattage: 15W
•Max Flow: 350gph
•Max Pumping Height: 72"
•Dimensions: 3.9" L x 2" W x 2.5" H
•About $30.00
jubbin2001
Member
I agree with Saxman, just get a MJ, any size will work, just depends on how much flow you want. The pipe is no big deal, just find some vinyl hose the same diameter as as the MJ output and push it into the return on the nano cube (that's what I did). A used one, I wouldn't pay more than $100 for it, with everything included (no missing lights, missing pumps, or missing sponges). ofcourse, if I had known what I know now, I would have gotten a Oceanic
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lxxnp1234
Member
Originally Posted by saxman
http:///forum/post/3234205
just drop a MJ 1200 into it...they work fine, and actually run a bit cooler than the stock pump.
Thanks for the quick reply. But I don't know where I can find the right pipe to connect this pump with the "return hole"?
http:///forum/post/3234205
just drop a MJ 1200 into it...they work fine, and actually run a bit cooler than the stock pump.
Thanks for the quick reply. But I don't know where I can find the right pipe to connect this pump with the "return hole"?
jubbin2001
Member
You can get the repalcement parts direct from them, have to email, or call them. Though it would be cheaper to go the route I told you
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lxxnp1234
Member
Originally Posted by jubbin2001
http:///forum/post/3234210
I agree with Saxman, just get a MJ, any size will work, just depends on how much flow you want. The pipe is no big deal, just find some vinyl hose the same diameter as as the MJ output and push it into the return on the nano cube (that's what I did). A used one, I wouldn't pay more than $100 for it, with everything included (no missing lights, missing pumps, or missing sponges). ofcourse, if I had known what I know now, I would have gotten a Oceanic
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Why do you think biocube is better than it?
He asks for 100.00 with one light missing, no pump and no sponge.........
But I didn't pay it yet.
http:///forum/post/3234210
I agree with Saxman, just get a MJ, any size will work, just depends on how much flow you want. The pipe is no big deal, just find some vinyl hose the same diameter as as the MJ output and push it into the return on the nano cube (that's what I did). A used one, I wouldn't pay more than $100 for it, with everything included (no missing lights, missing pumps, or missing sponges). ofcourse, if I had known what I know now, I would have gotten a Oceanic
Why do you think biocube is better than it?
He asks for 100.00 with one light missing, no pump and no sponge.........
But I didn't pay it yet.
louti
Member
Originally Posted by lxxnp1234
http:///forum/post/3234219
Why do you think biocube is better than it?
He asks for 100.00 with one light missing, no pump and no sponge.........
But I didn't pay it yet.
The Biocubes are made better. I hear of far less problems. Plus, the Nanocubes are tough to get parts for.
http:///forum/post/3234219
Why do you think biocube is better than it?
He asks for 100.00 with one light missing, no pump and no sponge.........
But I didn't pay it yet.
The Biocubes are made better. I hear of far less problems. Plus, the Nanocubes are tough to get parts for.
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saxman
Guest
Originally Posted by lxxnp1234
http:///forum/post/3234211
Thanks for the quick reply. But I don't know where I can find the right pipe to connect this pump with the "return hole"?
it will fit right onto the stock hose...if the hose is gone, just get a piece of 1/2 vinyl tubing (i use the Lee's black to retard algae growth). if you go with the Rio, it should also fit 1/2" ID hose.
IMHO, each of the "plug-n-play" systems have their own issues...i have a NC12, a NC24, a NC28 HQI, and a AP24 that we use for QT's and grow-out tanx, so i'm pretty familiar with those models. for instance, i really dislike the NC28 due to the extreme amount of "bowfront distortion" it has...i actually view that tank from one of the flat sides. the 24 gal isn't NEARLY as bad. fortunately, as i said, it's a "transitional" setup.
HTH
http:///forum/post/3234211
Thanks for the quick reply. But I don't know where I can find the right pipe to connect this pump with the "return hole"?
it will fit right onto the stock hose...if the hose is gone, just get a piece of 1/2 vinyl tubing (i use the Lee's black to retard algae growth). if you go with the Rio, it should also fit 1/2" ID hose.
IMHO, each of the "plug-n-play" systems have their own issues...i have a NC12, a NC24, a NC28 HQI, and a AP24 that we use for QT's and grow-out tanx, so i'm pretty familiar with those models. for instance, i really dislike the NC28 due to the extreme amount of "bowfront distortion" it has...i actually view that tank from one of the flat sides. the 24 gal isn't NEARLY as bad. fortunately, as i said, it's a "transitional" setup.
HTH
jubbin2001
Member
The Oceanic filtration system is much better thought out. My brother just got a Oceanic and I loved the way it operated. The hood was nice and secure, The filtration comparment has it's own door to access it, there is a water level indicator on the outside of the tank to let you know when to add more water, and the wet/dry system they have going was really well thought out. There is plenty of room to add stuff to avoid cluttering your tank (heaters, skimmers, stuff like that).
JBJ just seems cramped. The filtration is really just a series of baffles behind the tank to move water with sponges (Bioballs per instructions were removed as they say only to use them for FO tanks...but I have issues with bioballs reguardless, as do many reef keepers). I have 7 tanks right now from 5g to 125g, and the Nano Cube seemed to be the worst. I do everything the same to all my tanks, yet the JBJ always seemed to have a cyno outbreak every couple weeks. The only way to avoid this was constant water changes every 4-5 days. I had 1 cyno outbreak in my 29g tank awhile ago, but ever since then, nothing. I guess it could have been my fault, but the only things in there were a watchman goby, a maroon clown about 3" long, and a lawnmower blenny. I had some CuC in there as well, 3 peppermint shrimp, 10 Tiger Trochous, and a few hermits. The sponges almost have to be taken out every few days to clean them up because they get clogged pretty easily (which probably had something to do with the cyno). I didn't like the tops, the little sliding arms broke on me, they are really flimsy and cheap. The lights are a pain to replace, there are like a dozen screws to remove the cover to get at the fixture. Just in general I think a shoddy product. I never over fed that tank,any more than I overfeed my other tanks (which I don't). I don't have any cyno problems in any other tank, and most of them don't run skimmers, so it's hard for me to figure out why it was such a problem in that tank.
It just seems like they threw out a cheap product to get in on the Nano market. I had 30-40lbs of LR in there, and a nano skimmer, and it still didn't really help.
If you look at the design features of both tanks side by side, you'll probably see why I like the Oceanic better. It was thought out much better IMHO.
I guess if I got one cheap I wouldn't complain, but I paid like $250 for mine plus stand. I could have gotten a larger Marineland system with a stand for that price. I have a 37g right now only using the stock filtration and 20lbs of LR with more fish than the Nano ever had and have yet to have a problem in that tank (no CuC because of the fish in there).
The only thing the nano is being used for now is a QT tank. It just gave me to much of a headache. Maybe if I drilled the back out and made a sump for it....hehe
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This is just my experience with it. Some people probably have them and love them. It just seemed to be much higher maintenance than any of my other "cheapy" tanks, which I disliked the most.
JBJ just seems cramped. The filtration is really just a series of baffles behind the tank to move water with sponges (Bioballs per instructions were removed as they say only to use them for FO tanks...but I have issues with bioballs reguardless, as do many reef keepers). I have 7 tanks right now from 5g to 125g, and the Nano Cube seemed to be the worst. I do everything the same to all my tanks, yet the JBJ always seemed to have a cyno outbreak every couple weeks. The only way to avoid this was constant water changes every 4-5 days. I had 1 cyno outbreak in my 29g tank awhile ago, but ever since then, nothing. I guess it could have been my fault, but the only things in there were a watchman goby, a maroon clown about 3" long, and a lawnmower blenny. I had some CuC in there as well, 3 peppermint shrimp, 10 Tiger Trochous, and a few hermits. The sponges almost have to be taken out every few days to clean them up because they get clogged pretty easily (which probably had something to do with the cyno). I didn't like the tops, the little sliding arms broke on me, they are really flimsy and cheap. The lights are a pain to replace, there are like a dozen screws to remove the cover to get at the fixture. Just in general I think a shoddy product. I never over fed that tank,any more than I overfeed my other tanks (which I don't). I don't have any cyno problems in any other tank, and most of them don't run skimmers, so it's hard for me to figure out why it was such a problem in that tank.
It just seems like they threw out a cheap product to get in on the Nano market. I had 30-40lbs of LR in there, and a nano skimmer, and it still didn't really help.
If you look at the design features of both tanks side by side, you'll probably see why I like the Oceanic better. It was thought out much better IMHO.
I guess if I got one cheap I wouldn't complain, but I paid like $250 for mine plus stand. I could have gotten a larger Marineland system with a stand for that price. I have a 37g right now only using the stock filtration and 20lbs of LR with more fish than the Nano ever had and have yet to have a problem in that tank (no CuC because of the fish in there).
The only thing the nano is being used for now is a QT tank. It just gave me to much of a headache. Maybe if I drilled the back out and made a sump for it....hehe
This is just my experience with it. Some people probably have them and love them. It just seemed to be much higher maintenance than any of my other "cheapy" tanks, which I disliked the most.