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Pump recommendation?

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by vikubz, Dec 27, 2014.

  1. Dec 27, 2014 #1
    vikubz Cedar Falls

    vikubz Well-Known ReefKeeper

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    My Rio 2100 is having issues and I think I may need to replace it. I have to fiddle with it to get it to restart and it is a PITA. I've had a Mag 9 before and always had issues with it starting up again, even when it was new. What are y'all using with good results?
     
  2. Dec 27, 2014 #2
    tangman

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    I think I would just get another Rio for the money. I have had a few of them, and have usually had good luck with them.
     
  3. Dec 27, 2014 #3
    vikubz Cedar Falls

    vikubz Well-Known ReefKeeper

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    Looking at prices and I think that is what I will do. When I thought about it, this one has run 3 years without issue until now.
     
  4. Dec 27, 2014 #4
    tangman

    tangman

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    I run the Rio 20hf
     
  5. Dec 28, 2014 #5
    xroads La Porte City, IA

    xroads Veteran Reefkeeper Vendor

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    if you want something comparable to a Mag 9, I really like the water blaster pumps from Reef Octopus, or the Sicce pumps are great too
     
  6. Dec 28, 2014 #6
    walker1

    walker1 Well-Known ReefKeeper

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    I run a Sicce 5.0 for return and 2 reactors very happy with it and it's almost silent even have the flow restricted a bit
     
  7. Dec 28, 2014 #7
    Roman Cedar Rapids, IA

    Roman Experienced Reefkeeper

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    I run a wavelike DC 12,000 pump.it is super quiet fully controllable and fully adjustable. Also with the DC pumps you don't have the heat issues they make them in different sizes too.
     
  8. Dec 29, 2014 #8
    Dave Des Moines Area

    Dave Experienced Reefkeeper

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    I run this pump on one of our tanks too and it is the quitest pump I've ever had.








     
  9. Dec 29, 2014 #9
    jeremy Davenport, IA

    jeremy Acro Addict

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    I like water blaster pumps.
     

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