Maxi Jet vs Rio

[murphy]

I just changed the pump on my AquaC Remora from the Rio 800 to the Maxi Jet 1200. What a difference! It runs so much quieter and smoother. I wish I knew this when I first set it up. The overflow box is a little bigger, but the difference is worth it.

In fact, my wife was concerned that the skimmer was not working because it was so much quieter.

I will never buy a Rio again, I am sold on the Maxi Jet.

[Alice]

[Cam barr]

hey i gota question why does evry one hate rio all of the sudden im not baggin on maxi jet but what makes them soo mugh better and whats the pors and cons of rios and maxi jets just wonderin cuz i jsut set up my 40 reef with all rios??? is this bad
cam barr

[balakoth]

Some rios (Mostly the higher ends it seems) tend to have some bad horror stories. I know people who have had no problems with them.

Personally, I find them loud. Maxi Jets are a whisper compared to a rio compared in size. I have 3 900s and mostly only hear the water rippling.

Also. The one rio that is running my Bak Pak and that I recently took out were not UL listed. Maxi Jets are.

Oh yes, standard Maxi Jet Suction cups are excellent. My rios constantly fell off the glass until I got a few different cups for them.

JMO

Joe

[Cam barr]

ok so mine should be fine i have the one for my bac pac and 2 600s and a 400 if i updated the rio on my bac pac how would i make it venturi or do they make venturi modles
cam barr

[chewie]

This was a 2100. Used only for waterchanges. http://www.thereeftank.com/forum/sho...&highlight=Rio

[cath]

Cam Bar- There is a venturi kit you can buy for the MJ for just a song. Really easy to convert it,and the difference in quality as well as peace of mind is worth it to change all of yours. If $$ is a factor (as it is for all of us here ) change them out one at a time. Or...use the ole plastic payment.

I bought mine from Premium Aquatics, and now I use the Rio to mix salt water. No need in wasting the power head, just don't use it in your tank.

[balakoth]

Get a Maxi Jet 600 / 900 / 1200 and a venturi kit from Premiumaquatics.com for the BakPak Mod. May have to get some diff tubing from homedepot to make the two pipes fit. But its worth it.


- Joe

[kermit the krab]

I thought all Maxi-jets are powerheads. Jeff's had a sale recently on them and I bought two for circulation(1200's). One is absolutely quiet and the other makes a buzzing noise. After hearing the cons on Rio's, I recently changed out my 2500 on my skimmer. I didnt' want to take any chances, since I've got thousands invested in my tank. I'd better spend a $100 on a new pump. I must say, I've never had any problems with my Rio's, and all are over 2yrs old. But why take that chance.

[hooked]

My rio 600 on my skimmer is making a little noise. I think I will do the maxijet 1200 ugrade also