Help on aquatop eco 40 return pump

[SpartanCST]

I just upgraded my return pump as well with the aquatop mwp-500, the fish store sold me a 1/2" felible tubing and it seems to small. I was wondering what you guys did, also does anyone have a bulkhead setup?

 

[kingranch2003]

Im late on this, but the Innovative Marine 534gph pump works excellent. I run mine on the second setting and it is more than enough. It also fits in the small chamber no problem.

I know this is an older post but I'll take a chance. Did the IM pump work with the tubing provided with the aquatop, or did you have to re plumb it?

 

[Hurricane Aquatics]

I know this is an older post but I'll take a chance. Did the IM pump work with the tubing provided with the aquatop, or did you have to re plumb it?

Had to look through my photos to remember. I didn't use the hard plastic return tube from the pump to the outflow, it wouldn't work. I used the barbed fitting that comes with the Innovative pump for a 1/2 inch flexible silicone hose from Lowe's and went from the pump to the flow piece where the water flows back into the tank. Attaching a picture for you to see. At the top it is a 90 degree elbow that connects to the hose and the flow port. I used zip ties to keep the attached.

 

[smoothie7]

I am currently looking at getting a new return pump for my Aquatop Recife 40 gallon cube. What is currently on the market? I looked up the innovative marine 534 and couldn't find it on amazon.

 

[Hurricane Aquatics]

I am currently looking at getting a new return pump for my Aquatop Recife 40 gallon cube. What is currently on the market? I looked up the innovative marine 534 and couldn't find it on amazon.

Amazon

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[kingranch2003]

Had to look through my photos to remember. I didn't use the hard plastic return tube from the pump to the outflow, it wouldn't work. I used the barbed fitting that comes with the Innovative pump for a 1/2 inch flexible silicone hose from Lowe's and went from the pump to the flow piece where the water flows back into the tank. Attaching a picture for you to see. At the top it is a 90 degree elbow that connects to the hose and the flow port. I used zip ties to keep the attached.

Thank you so much for digging this back up for me! I've been wanting to replace the stock pump for a while now. That's a great photo too. This is exactly what I needed. It seemed simple enough, but I'm just new enough to this to ask someone with experience. The devil is in the details with stuff like this.

I hope you're not in the way of the Hurricane that's out there now!

 

[Hurricane Aquatics]

Thank you so much for digging this back up for me! I've been wanting to replace the stock pump for a while now. That's a great photo too. This is exactly what I needed. It seemed simple enough, but I'm just new enough to this to ask someone with experience. The devil is in the details with stuff like this.

I hope you're not in the way of the Hurricane that's out there now!

No problem!

Nah, I'm in TN. We get some rain and wind, but nothing serious.

 

[kingranch2003]

It's good too see someone having long term success with this aquatop. I'm right below you on the Mississippi coast. It was good to miss this one!