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sunblade · 12-25-2001, 04:00 PM

I've been pondering which pump to get. I like the maxi-jets for their low cost/high reliability, but they're powerheads, so they're res only (you can hack into inline, but the lifespan might be reduced). The Eheims are everybody's favorite it seems, except that they're just so large and expensive. I know that most of the volume is probably from sheilding, tho.

When looking at the maxi-jets, the MP1200 pumps 295GPH and consumes 20W. Looking at the model right below it, the MP900 pumps 230GPH (still good) and only consumes _8.5W_. Compared to other pumps, I think the MP900 would be a great pump to run in a res since it still pumps a reasonable amount of water at a low-lower power consumption. The only thing to concider is that my MP1200 that I'm playing around with doesn't recomend use in water above 35C, so maxi-jets probably aren't the best choice in a pelt setup.

If only I could fit an Eheim 1250 in my case: damn my desire for an uncluttered chasis

maxi-jet wattages:
http://www.aquariumsystems.com/pumps.htm

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12-25-2001, 04:00 PM	#20
sunblade Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: USA Posts: 156	I've been pondering which pump to get. I like the maxi-jets for their low cost/high reliability, but they're powerheads, so they're res only (you can hack into inline, but the lifespan might be reduced). The Eheims are everybody's favorite it seems, except that they're just so large and expensive. I know that most of the volume is probably from sheilding, tho. When looking at the maxi-jets, the MP1200 pumps 295GPH and consumes 20W. Looking at the model right below it, the MP900 pumps 230GPH (still good) and only consumes _8.5W_. Compared to other pumps, I think the MP900 would be a great pump to run in a res since it still pumps a reasonable amount of water at a low-lower power consumption. The only thing to concider is that my MP1200 that I'm playing around with doesn't recomend use in water above 35C, so maxi-jets probably aren't the best choice in a pelt setup. If only I could fit an Eheim 1250 in my case: damn my desire for an uncluttered chasis maxi-jet wattages: http://www.aquariumsystems.com/pumps.htm [ 12-25-2001: Message edited by: sunBLADE ] [ 12-25-2001: Message edited by: sunBLADE ]