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[slojim]

Cobalt mjs are nowhere to be found. Id rather buy a danner than a marineland mj. Anybody have luck adapting this to something like a mag 2? It's 1/2 pipe thread, but it's easy enough to find a3/4 adapter.

 

[Sleepydoc]

Cobalt mjs are nowhere to be found. Id rather buy a danner than a marineland mj. Anybody have luck adapting this to something like a mag 2? It's 1/2 pipe thread, but it's easy enough to find a3/4 adapter.

What's wrong with a Marineland MJ? I still have one that I got 8 years ago going strong. It's not like this is a critical piece like a return pump.

 

[slojim]

I bought plenty of Marineland stuff when it was made in the US. People all around the world need to make a living, and I have traveled (mostly as a squid) and met great people all over the world. But I make my living in manufacturing in the US, so I support US manufacturers where I can. At the same time, I'm not thrilled with a few issues in China, (I recognize the US has its own issues), so I'm taking a break from ordering products made in that country for a little while.
But you are right, I have no doubt the marineland mj would do what I want it to do in my sump a few times a year.

 

[Vivid Creative Aquatics]

Cobalt mjs are nowhere to be found. Id rather buy a danner than a marineland mj. Anybody have luck adapting this to something like a mag 2? It's 1/2 pipe thread, but it's easy enough to find a3/4 adapter.

We have not tried that particular pump - but it's worth looking into.

You are correct - cobalt pumps have all but vanished (Ive heard supply and/or cash flow issues). But as both @Sleepydoc and @slojim have pointed out, the MJV will fit the Marineland version of the MJ pump just fine as well. BRS seem to have those in stock

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The MJV as it is right now, should fit any pump with a inlet that has a ~.75in (~20mm) OD. We are however looking into expanding the pump compatablity to other small, utility pumps.