BioCube 14G pump upgrade

Discussion in 'Filters, Pumps, etc..' started by Matt121, Jan 21, 2011.

to remove this notice and enjoy 3reef content with less ads. 3reef membership is free.

  1. Matt121

    Matt121 Fire Worm

    Joined:
    Jan 21, 2011
    Messages:
    168
    This may be an easy question, but what would be the ideal pump for a Biocube 14 Gallon?

    Thanks
     
    Matt121, Jan 21, 2011
    Matt121, Jan 21, 2011
    #1

    2. Click Here!

  2. Corailline

    Corailline Super Moderator

    Joined:
    Sep 8, 2010
    Messages:
    19,652
    Location:
    It is a dry heat, yeah right !
    Welcome to 3reef,

    Would this be replacing the stock pump or adding more flow to the tank, with an additional powehead?

    :)
     
    Corailline, Jan 23, 2011
    Corailline, Jan 23, 2011
    #2
  3. Zoanthids21

    Zoanthids21 McKoscker’s Flasher Wrasse

    Joined:
    Aug 15, 2010
    Messages:
    2,249
    Location:
    Charlotte, NC
    You could try a MJ600, that should work..I was looking into it before i got mine, people said the 900 was to strong. I ended up not doing it, i just added a K1 and kept the stock pump. everything is getting decent to high flow, i havnt seen any deadspots.
     
    Zoanthids21, Jan 23, 2011
    Zoanthids21, Jan 23, 2011
    #3
  4. Matt121

    Matt121 Fire Worm

    Joined:
    Jan 21, 2011
    Messages:
    168
    Thanks for the info

    I ended up leaving the stock pump in and added a Koralia Nano
     
    Matt121, Jan 25, 2011
    Matt121, Jan 25, 2011
    #4
  5. unclejed

    unclejed Whip-Lash Squid

    Joined:
    Sep 23, 2008
    Messages:
    2,964
    Location:
    Clinton Township, Michigan
    You could have gone up to a Koralia #1. The pump has to match the over flow rate so it was wise to keep it. Just keep the pump, tubing and outlet nozzle clean.
     
    unclejed, Jan 25, 2011
    unclejed, Jan 25, 2011
    #5
  6. gsxr1000rider

    gsxr1000rider Fire Shrimp

    Joined:
    Aug 29, 2010
    Messages:
    319
    Location:
    Glendora, CA
    Exactly what I did perfect!!!
     
    gsxr1000rider, Jan 25, 2011
    gsxr1000rider, Jan 25, 2011
    #6