Pump Recommendations???

jt09 · 08-31-2001, 06:35 PM

So I have read the post from BigBs titled "Plumbing Rio 3100 as a return" and all the replies saying how bad Rio pumps are and (finally!) why they are so bad. OK, I am convinced that I have a pump (Rio 1700) that will eventually kill my tank in any number of ways. My questions to you all are these:

What brands do you recommend?

What makes these brands good buys?

Where can you buy them either locally or online?

Your suggestions will help keep my tank alive!

**golfish** · 08-31-2001, 08:50 PM

I'll give it a shot.....

1- I would suggest a Sen or any Mag pump other then the Mag 7

2- If its going to be used inline (external) the Mag tend to leak. I have one Mag being used external (6 months) and no leaks yet. Who cares if they leak a little if its submerged. I have a Mag 7 that has to be lifted out of the sump and slapped around to get it started. I have talked to many people who have the same probelm with the Mag 7.

3- http://www.premiumaquatics.com/Merch...ory_Code=Pumps

4- How are you using the Rio 1700? Sump return? Skimmer?

Mark

jt09 · 09-02-2001, 03:54 PM

I am using the Rio as a sump return and it seems to be doing fairly well. I do have to whack it around a bit at times to get it to start sometimes.

The Sens seem to be quite a bit pricier than the Rios and the Mags even a bit more. Is the Sen the most reliable pump out there?

jt09 · 09-02-2001, 06:13 PM

What is an external pump?

Also, as I poke around on the net, I see skimmers that have a recommended pump associated with them. If I have a return pump in my sump, do I also need another pump for the skimmer?

**golfish** · 09-02-2001, 07:48 PM

I used a Rio for 5 years and never had a problem unti it burned up and polluted the tank. Its a good thing I had another tank. External meaning to use outside the sump (not submerged)

Do a word search on the BB's you visit. I bet you don't find anything good about Rio's except for the price.

Sens are good pumps and so are Mags. You get what you pay for

Ironreef · 09-03-2001, 03:31 AM

sens are good at pressure they are fair pumps but mine didn't last to long. I prefer mag pumps. they are a little quieter but not much. Both are way better than rio. Rio pumps loose alot of power as they age. Mine always burned out after 6+ mo no matter what brand or gph. I guess I'm lazy and didn't clean them enough. I clean my mak4 and Iwaki every year or sometimes twice a yr they are solid. But they are external. Ampmaster are probally nicer

08-31-2001, 06:35 PM	#1
jt09 Just Moved In Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 15	Pump Recommendations??? So I have read the post from BigBs titled "Plumbing Rio 3100 as a return" and all the replies saying how bad Rio pumps are and (finally!) why they are so bad. OK, I am convinced that I have a pump (Rio 1700) that will eventually kill my tank in any number of ways. My questions to you all are these: What brands do you recommend? What makes these brands good buys? Where can you buy them either locally or online? Your suggestions will help keep my tank alive!

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08-31-2001, 08:50 PM	#2
golfish Moderator Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Alta Loma,Ca Posts: 2,943	I'll give it a shot..... 1- I would suggest a Sen or any Mag pump other then the Mag 7 2- If its going to be used inline (external) the Mag tend to leak. I have one Mag being used external (6 months) and no leaks yet. Who cares if they leak a little if its submerged. I have a Mag 7 that has to be lifted out of the sump and slapped around to get it started. I have talked to many people who have the same probelm with the Mag 7. 3- http://www.premiumaquatics.com/Merch...ory_Code=Pumps 4- How are you using the Rio 1700? Sump return? Skimmer? Mark

09-02-2001, 03:54 PM	#3
jt09 Just Moved In Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 15	I am using the Rio as a sump return and it seems to be doing fairly well. I do have to whack it around a bit at times to get it to start sometimes. The Sens seem to be quite a bit pricier than the Rios and the Mags even a bit more. Is the Sen the most reliable pump out there?

09-02-2001, 06:13 PM	#4
jt09 Just Moved In Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 15	What is an external pump? Also, as I poke around on the net, I see skimmers that have a recommended pump associated with them. If I have a return pump in my sump, do I also need another pump for the skimmer?

09-02-2001, 07:48 PM	#5
golfish Moderator Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Alta Loma,Ca Posts: 2,943	I used a Rio for 5 years and never had a problem unti it burned up and polluted the tank. Its a good thing I had another tank. External meaning to use outside the sump (not submerged) Do a word search on the BB's you visit. I bet you don't find anything good about Rio's except for the price. Sens are good pumps and so are Mags. You get what you pay for

09-03-2001, 03:31 AM	#6
Ironreef Governor Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Pacific WA Posts: 1,220	sens are good at pressure they are fair pumps but mine didn't last to long. I prefer mag pumps. they are a little quieter but not much. Both are way better than rio. Rio pumps loose alot of power as they age. Mine always burned out after 6+ mo no matter what brand or gph. I guess I'm lazy and didn't clean them enough. I clean my mak4 and Iwaki every year or sometimes twice a yr they are solid. But they are external. Ampmaster are probally nicer

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