Biocube 29 Return Pump

Discussion in 'Filters, Pumps, etc..' started by CharlotteReefer, Apr 15, 2013.

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  1. CharlotteReefer

    CharlotteReefer Coral Banded Shrimp

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    Ive been looking to upgrade the stock pump in my biocube but have seen mixed results from everyone. I think the best 2 options for me would be the Rio 6HF or Maxi Jet 1200. Are these the correct outputs for the pumps?
    Maxi-jet: 295 GPH@22 watts
    Rio 6HF: 350 GPH @ 15 watts

    I wanted something with good flow that runs as cool as possible. I have replaced the stock pump on the BC14 with the Maxi-Jet 900 and I dont have any problems with it. Thanks!
     
    CharlotteReefer, Apr 15, 2013
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  2. DrewSk

    DrewSk Feather Duster

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    i replaced mine with the 1200, and am very happy with the results! and that is correct for the 1200
     
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  3. CharlotteReefer

    CharlotteReefer Coral Banded Shrimp

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    Anyone else?
     
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  4. Biocube

    Biocube Giant Squid

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    MJ1200 all the way, less heat with great output.
     
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  5. Tenshoa

    Tenshoa Astrea Snail

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    I had my cube set up with a MJ1200. HOWEVER, I ran into an issue with the MJ1200 pumping faster than the chambers filled. But this was because I wasn't using the stock filter. I never tried with the filter that was built for the cube, so you may or may not run into this issue.

    I made a couple of changes to accommodate but I definitely loved the MJ1200 over the stock pump.
     
    Tenshoa, Apr 16, 2013
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  6. schackmel

    schackmel Giant Squid

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    i use the 1200
     
    schackmel, Apr 16, 2013
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