Golan, tell me about your set up on orde
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Gooli
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i am drilling 6 holes in the eurobracing for returns and drilling 4 holes in the back for closed loop intakes
they are building a 34" stand and canopy is 14" tall
lights will be 3x10k xms and 2 140w vhos
40g sump with rio 2500 return through chiller
planning for a g-4x skimmer
i am drilling 6 holes in the eurobracing for returns and drilling 4 holes in the back for closed loop intakes
they are building a 34" stand and canopy is 14" tall
lights will be 3x10k xms and 2 140w vhos
40g sump with rio 2500 return through chiller
planning for a g-4x skimmer
818
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You got a pimped out system, no doubt about it.
But only flaw is that RIO pump. Id consider you get a better pump.
Mine in the past have leaked out electrical current into my tank, I know this because Id disconnect everything and see what the hell t was till I left the RIO running on its own. They warp, and I never had one that lasted me more than 7 months. It could be my luck, but I went through 6 RIO pumps since Ive been in the hobby.I only use them to mix my SW now.
Id recommend an EHEIM or an Ocean Runner if your going with a submersible pump. Low wattage pumps,super silent, and reliable..
Just my 2 cents.
But only flaw is that RIO pump. Id consider you get a better pump.
Mine in the past have leaked out electrical current into my tank, I know this because Id disconnect everything and see what the hell t was till I left the RIO running on its own. They warp, and I never had one that lasted me more than 7 months. It could be my luck, but I went through 6 RIO pumps since Ive been in the hobby.I only use them to mix my SW now.
Id recommend an EHEIM or an Ocean Runner if your going with a submersible pump. Low wattage pumps,super silent, and reliable..
Just my 2 cents.
marcrothschild
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I agree, ditch the rio. I would get a panworld 50pxx and use the rio for water changes and mixing sw.
Gooli
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thanks for the feedback guys...
wow...im really getting hammered on the RIO...ehehe...it was cheap and it was exactly what i needed in terms of flow and connection. I'll replace it if it fails. so far it's doing a good job.
to answer some questions...
1. i am not getting one of their sumps...i may buy a used one, build one, or use rubbermaid containers.
2. they are using 3/4" acrylic since its eurobraced
3. i only plan to run 600gph max on the return...(internal pump) - so i think the panword 50pxx is overkill.
wow...im really getting hammered on the RIO...ehehe...it was cheap and it was exactly what i needed in terms of flow and connection. I'll replace it if it fails. so far it's doing a good job.
to answer some questions...
1. i am not getting one of their sumps...i may buy a used one, build one, or use rubbermaid containers.
2. they are using 3/4" acrylic since its eurobraced
3. i only plan to run 600gph max on the return...(internal pump) - so i think the panword 50pxx is overkill.
marcrothschild
Active member
The problem with rio pumps is that sometimes when they fail , they send liquified epoxy resin into the tank,and it kills almost everything. When a 60 dollar item kills a system that you have dumped thousands of dollars into.... well, it sucks.
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