Rio Plus Aqua Pump - Output Hose Connection Adapter?

Discussion in 'Filters, Pumps, etc..' started by gabbyr189, Jun 10, 2012.

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  1. gabbyr189

    gabbyr189 Bubble Tip Anemone

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    In our old 37g reef we used a Rio Plus Aqua Pump 1100 as a return pump. We were happy with its performance overall, so we decided to use a more powerful model (Rio Plus Aqua Pump 2500) for our new 90g RR tank. For reference, here is a link to the pump specifications:

    TAAM Inc., Aquarium Products

    Our only problem with this pump was that there wasn't an obvious way (adaptor) to connect the output to tubing or PVC. The output O.D. is 3/4". Does anyone have a decent way to connect this to either PVC, vinyl tubing, flex tubing, etc.?
     
    gabbyr189, Jun 10, 2012
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  2. jtnova13

    jtnova13 Bristle Worm

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    I am using a Taam RIO 8HF right now and if it has the same adapters as mine I had to get creative to get it into a tube. I will take a picture if i can when I get home.
     
    jtnova13, Jun 13, 2012
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  3. Sacul1573

    Sacul1573 Millepora

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    A 3/4" slip to whatever you need adapter should work. Like a 3/4" slip -> 3/4" insert, or 3/4" slip -> 3/4 MPT.
     
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