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Its ok, so far the only mistakes I think I have made are in my choice of return pump brand name and my overflow box.
If/when the pump fails, I will replace it. I was playing with the idea of using a smaller return pump to quiet things down anyhow and getting a couple of powerheads.
As for the overflow box, I will run that risk for a while and just make sure I keep an eye on it. I will likely swap that out later or before I go on any sort of extended vacation.
If/when the pump fails, I will replace it. I was playing with the idea of using a smaller return pump to quiet things down anyhow and getting a couple of powerheads.
As for the overflow box, I will run that risk for a while and just make sure I keep an eye on it. I will likely swap that out later or before I go on any sort of extended vacation.
frank2926
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Do not sit on the Rio pump. When they go it is a disaster. They burn up and send toxins into your tank. This was from a year or so ago.
There were lots of people that had this problem. It may have been corrected with newer pumps, but I do not know for sure .
I would rather wait on the overflow than the pump. Overflow fails you get some water on the floor. Pump goes,. you will lose most of your live stock. The pumps I linked above are not that expensive and they will be more quiet than the rio.
There were lots of people that had this problem. It may have been corrected with newer pumps, but I do not know for sure .
I would rather wait on the overflow than the pump. Overflow fails you get some water on the floor. Pump goes,. you will lose most of your live stock. The pumps I linked above are not that expensive and they will be more quiet than the rio.
frank2926
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I did a search on Rio pumps ( RC search not working now for me)
this is what I found. I copied and pasted it.
Rio Aqua Pumps/Powerheads
From Stan & Debbie Hauter,
Your Guide to Saltwater Aquariums.
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Guide Rating - rating
The Bottom Line
Rio Aqua Pumps/Powerheads deliver high pressure water for most tank functions. They should not be used for constant on/off functions such as wavemakers. These units are known to fail and leak lubricants back into tanks.
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Pros
* Titanium shaft.
* Excellent head pressure.
Cons
* Should not be used for constant on/off functions.
* Require frequent maintenance
* Known to fail and leak lubricants back into tanks
this is what I found. I copied and pasted it.
Rio Aqua Pumps/Powerheads
From Stan & Debbie Hauter,
Your Guide to Saltwater Aquariums.
FREE Newsletter. Sign Up Now!
Guide Rating - rating
The Bottom Line
Rio Aqua Pumps/Powerheads deliver high pressure water for most tank functions. They should not be used for constant on/off functions such as wavemakers. These units are known to fail and leak lubricants back into tanks.
Compare Prices
Pros
* Titanium shaft.
* Excellent head pressure.
Cons
* Should not be used for constant on/off functions.
* Require frequent maintenance
* Known to fail and leak lubricants back into tanks
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