Rio 600...?

[herpencounter]

I have a 29 gallon tank and was wanting to put another water pump in and have bin looking at the rio 600 is $20 to $25 good for one with a flare nozzle a good price (The rio 600 is $13 flare nozzle $4 shipping $8 and i have $5 off)?

 

[Anonymous]

Consider a Maxijet 900 or 1200 instead. They are more reliable and cost about the same from most of our site sponsors. They include a "Directional Flow Flap" which might be the same as the flare nozzle, but you don't have to pay extra for it.

 

[herpencounter]

Well I looked it up and that seams like a better deal for what I am looking for. Im going to see what some other people have to say...

 

[Anonymous]

RIO=Junk

Anything made by this company should be avoided including the SEIO line. I had several RIO's crap out on me and I currently have a SEIO that will not restart after it is turrned off. I have to take it out and clean it and that is no gaurentee it will come back on. If you are looking for a small power head go with maxi-jet. If you are looking for a submersiable pump look and the Magdrives.

 

[Anonymous]

rio powerdeads(not misspelled) are crap. crap. Get a MJ1200 or MJ 900.

 

[herpencounter]

O.K. Seams like im going to go with the Maxijet 900.


Ranger- I was just looking on how many post u have 2007. :lol:

 

[Anonymous]

O.K. Seams like im going to go with the Maxijet 900.

The Maxijet should serve you well. I have a few that are getting close to 10 years old and they still work well.

 

[herpencounter]

10 years *faint* :!: :!: :!: well cool... ill be happy if it last 5 years

 

[Anonymous]

I use rio's to mix up my replacement water :wink: They are perfect for that, since they are dirt cheap.

I would not use them in a tank where I need them to be reliable...maxi jet is your best bet.

 

[herpencounter]

Last night I ordered the maxijet 900 for the same price as the rio 600 but this one does 30 gph more, and it has the adjustable fan that I was looking for.

So… im happy thank you everyone that gave me advice.

 

[mike90]

RIO makes SEIO??? do they have a website?

RIO=Junk

Anything made by this company should be avoided including the SEIO line. I had several RIO's crap out on me and I currently have a SEIO that will not restart after it is turrned off. I have to take it out and clean it and that is no gaurentee it will come back on. If you are looking for a small power head go with maxi-jet. If you are looking for a submersiable pump look and the Magdrives.

 

[Anonymous]

http://riopump.net/products_pumps/Seio.html