upgrade pump for Biocube

Discussion in 'Filters, Pumps, etc..' started by VPBassist, Dec 15, 2011.

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  1. VPBassist

    VPBassist Bristle Worm

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    What would be a good, quiet return pump to replace the stock return pump in a biocube 14?
     
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  2. NanaReefer

    NanaReefer Fu Manchu Lion Fish

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    Maxi jet 900.
     
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    VPBassist Bristle Worm

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    Doesn't the maxi jet just run in powerhead or wavemaker mode? I don't think they have a return pump mode do they?
     
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  4. Vinnyboombatz

    Vinnyboombatz Giant Squid

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    All Maxi-jet Pro's can be used as either a utility pump,powerhead,or propeller pump.They also have a line of utility pumps. The only downside to there utility pumps is you can't run a prefilter with them. I used a MJ900 utility pump on my Biocube and was very happy with it. They are quieter then MJ pro's.
     
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  5. NanaReefer

    NanaReefer Fu Manchu Lion Fish

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    Bio cubes have 1 pump and it's the intake/return. Maxi Jet 900 fits perfect in place of the stock pump. I used the MJ 600 on my 8g bio cube.
     
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  6. VPBassist

    VPBassist Bristle Worm

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    Thanks a ton guys! I will look into those pumps
     
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  7. Zoanthids21

    Zoanthids21 McKoscker’s Flasher Wrasse

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    Yeah, i have a MJ900 and two koralias in my 29g biocube. I have a decent amount of flow in there. If you clean your power heads with a 50/50 mixture of water and white vinegar it will clean all the coraline that might be growing on it and make it almost like brand new. Really helps the performance.
     
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