Biocube 29 pump question

[PepperDeath]

I have had the rio 6 hf for about 4 years I guess and it has ran great. But when I turn it off for feeding or cleaning it makes a lot of clicking and takes forever to get it going again. Is there a better brand or model now I should look into getting? Or stick with getting a new rio? Thanks!

 

[LBehr]

Not totally familiar with Rio but a lot of time you can pull pumps apart and clean them out.

 

[LBehr]

I try to clean mine about once a year

 

[PepperDeath]

Yea I have cleaned it a couple of times already. Might just go with another rio

 

[buckleysean85]

Mj1200 is what I just switched to from a rio 6 way better flow and mines been quiet so far

 

[lion king]

The Cobalt Aquatics MJ1200.

 

[Darryl]

yes the MJ1200

 

[PepperDeath]

Awesome thank you I will make the switch

 

[donnievaz]

Awesome thank you I will make the switch

Make sure you go with the Cobalt version, I didn't and wish I had. My Marineland version was very noisy when I first got it. It's settled down some but I regret not spending a few extra bucks for the Cobalt.

 

[pdt7361]

The Coralife S-1000 pump that came with mine was always great when I had my BC29.

 

[Rjramos]

I had the original Coral life 1000 that came with it but switched it for an MJ1200, more flow at 295gph I believe.

 

[PepperDeath]

https://www.amazon.com/Cobalt-Aquatics-MJ1200-powerhead-pump/dp/B005QRHEJW is this the correct one?

 

[Rjramos]

https://www.amazon.com/Cobalt-Aquatics-MJ1200-powerhead-pump/dp/B005QRHEJW is this the correct one?

That's the one, MJ1200 from cobalt! With all the extra gadgets you don't need![emoji4]