Skimmer pump upgrade

DICK · 11-30-2003, 12:14 AM

Hello from chilly Miami (55º)!
I presently have a Rio 600 (venturi)on my skimmer and would like to upgrade to something with a little more GPH. Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated.

Craig Manoukian · 11-30-2003, 03:49 AM

How about a Maxijet 1200 and Maxijet Turbo Venturi Kit?

http://www.premiumaquatics.com/thestore/Maxijet.html

wooddood · 11-30-2003, 05:00 AM

i agree,the maxi jets are a good choice.they take a lickin and keep on tickin.

StoneyReef · 11-30-2003, 05:22 AM

#1 question:
What kind of skimmer?

DICK · 11-30-2003, 11:44 AM

Thanx for the replies, guys,
Stoney, it is an Aqua Clear 75. The pump seems to have been loosing performance over time. I'ts been running for approx. one year. Thanx for the suggestion and link Craig, I think that's what I'll go with.

Travis · 11-30-2003, 04:24 PM

Dick, sometimes a pump that moves more water isn't always the best solution. Many skimmers were designed for a certain amount of water flow and adding more water may have the reverse effect of what you're looking for.

Also, if you're replacing a venturi pump with a non-venturi, you may again lose performance.

premiumaquatics.com sells a maxi-jet turbo venturi kit for about $5 that adds a venturi, and the maxi-jet 900 will just about match the output of your rio 600. IMO, a safer way to go. I'd almost recommend just getting another rio, but I just can't bring myself to ever recommend a rio.

Travis

DICK · 11-30-2003, 05:46 PM

Thanx Travis, good point. The present problem is that one day the water level in the skimmer is fine and the next it's way low. I try to keep the pump clean but it's just inconsistent.

StoneyReef · 12-01-2003, 03:53 AM

My feeling is: I would get the maxijet 1200 with the $5 venturi kit. As you can adjust water volume and air volume via the air screw that comes with it, or for fine adjustment replace it with a decent air valve. This way if the 1200 is putting out too much water, increase the air, you get more bubbles and less water volume.

I think the 1200 with the venturi kit is a win win situation for you!

DICK · 12-01-2003, 05:24 AM

Thanx Stoney. I'll weigh all my options before doing anything.

wooddood · 12-01-2003, 05:33 AM

thats what comes with the seaclone skimmers and always worked well for me.i know seaclone,but i never had a problem with them.jmpe.

11-30-2003, 12:14 AM	#1 (permalink)
DICK Bryozoan Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Miami Posts: 53 View Gallery Karma Komment	Skimmer pump upgrade Hello from chilly Miami (55º)! I presently have a Rio 600 (venturi)on my skimmer and would like to upgrade to something with a little more GPH. Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated. __________________ DICK Florida Marlins, Baby!!!!

11-30-2003, 03:49 AM	#2 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 17,911 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	How about a Maxijet 1200 and Maxijet Turbo Venturi Kit? http://www.premiumaquatics.com/thestore/Maxijet.html __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

11-30-2003, 05:00 AM	#3 (permalink)
wooddood the wood dude Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: CARMEL. INDIANA Posts: 3,450 View Gallery Karma Komment	i agree,the maxi jets are a good choice.they take a lickin and keep on tickin. __________________ 120 gal/in wall tank/starboard substraight/2 250 watt 10k xm metal halides/ 4 55watt 03 actinics/150lbs lr/scwd on return/scwd on a closed loop/aquaclear aquatics 200 pro wetdry w/skimmer. ask all the questions you have if we cant answer it we'll make up some thing. remember patience is the key to a kick ass reef. dave.

11-30-2003, 11:44 AM	#5 (permalink)
DICK Bryozoan Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Miami Posts: 53 View Gallery Karma Komment	Thanx for the replies, guys, Stoney, it is an Aqua Clear 75. The pump seems to have been loosing performance over time. I'ts been running for approx. one year. Thanx for the suggestion and link Craig, I think that's what I'll go with. __________________ DICK Florida Marlins, Baby!!!!

11-30-2003, 04:24 PM	#6 (permalink)
Travis Smilie Bartender Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 6,557 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Dick, sometimes a pump that moves more water isn't always the best solution. Many skimmers were designed for a certain amount of water flow and adding more water may have the reverse effect of what you're looking for. Also, if you're replacing a venturi pump with a non-venturi, you may again lose performance. premiumaquatics.com sells a maxi-jet turbo venturi kit for about $5 that adds a venturi, and the maxi-jet 900 will just about match the output of your rio 600. IMO, a safer way to go. I'd almost recommend just getting another rio, but I just can't bring myself to ever recommend a rio. Travis __________________ Help build the Encyclopedia of ReefKeeping Find over 1400 Reef Aquarium Articles at The Reef Aquarium Index

11-30-2003, 05:22 AM	#4 (permalink)
StoneyReef No Longer a Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Minnesota Posts: 243 View Gallery Karma Komment	#1 question: What kind of skimmer?

11-30-2003, 05:46 PM	#7 (permalink)
DICK Bryozoan Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Miami Posts: 53 View Gallery Karma Komment	Thanx Travis, good point. The present problem is that one day the water level in the skimmer is fine and the next it's way low. I try to keep the pump clean but it's just inconsistent. __________________ DICK Florida Marlins, Baby!!!!

12-01-2003, 03:53 AM	#8 (permalink)
StoneyReef No Longer a Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Minnesota Posts: 243 View Gallery Karma Komment	My feeling is: I would get the maxijet 1200 with the $5 venturi kit. As you can adjust water volume and air volume via the air screw that comes with it, or for fine adjustment replace it with a decent air valve. This way if the 1200 is putting out too much water, increase the air, you get more bubbles and less water volume. I think the 1200 with the venturi kit is a win win situation for you!

12-01-2003, 05:24 AM	#9 (permalink)
DICK Bryozoan Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Miami Posts: 53 View Gallery Karma Komment	Thanx Stoney. I'll weigh all my options before doing anything. __________________ DICK Florida Marlins, Baby!!!!

12-01-2003, 05:33 AM	#10 (permalink)
wooddood the wood dude Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: CARMEL. INDIANA Posts: 3,450 View Gallery Karma Komment	thats what comes with the seaclone skimmers and always worked well for me.i know seaclone,but i never had a problem with them.jmpe. __________________ 120 gal/in wall tank/starboard substraight/2 250 watt 10k xm metal halides/ 4 55watt 03 actinics/150lbs lr/scwd on return/scwd on a closed loop/aquaclear aquatics 200 pro wetdry w/skimmer. ask all the questions you have if we cant answer it we'll make up some thing. remember patience is the key to a kick ass reef. dave.

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