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About LinkBacksI'm helping my "boss/animal diversity teacher" at EIU with the marine tank this semester and the rio 2500hp powerhead for the red sea berlin skimmer. The rio burned out and sent a black oil-ish liquid into the marine tank. Luckily nothing was harmed. It happened a while ago and everything looks good. What is the best replacement for it? He asked me to look into it. At the moment I've been happy with majxijet and penguin's performance but what would you recommend?
thanks for any input.
Jon
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- 01-11-2002, 12:58 PM #1Governor
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The Aqua-Medic ocean runner would be a good candidate.....or mayby a mag-drive..
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what models would be suitable? this is for a 90g.
thanks for the input much appreciated.
Jon
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You can try the Oceanrunner2500, 3500 or a mag-drive750
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these will work with the berlin skimmer right? just want to make sure. thanks alot
Jon
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I really Dont know, but the GPH rating should be fine.
You should consult you LFS for a "good" pump....most LFS are a bit more expensive than mail-order companys though
Anyway, good luck finding the right pump!
Thomas
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You can use any pump?? I belive ppl even use Iwaki30 or its a recommended pump. I belive mag5 is the same as a rio2500 gph but you may want more? mag7
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the mag 5 is the recommended pump.
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i would go with at least a mag 7,maybe 9.5.
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I replaced my Rio2500 on my Berlin skimmer with a Sen900. I have to use a ball valve to turn the pump down a bit because it is a little too powerful, so you probably could use a Sen700 instead.
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