jbj 45 gal pump upgrade?

[Joe parrish]

Looking for a bit more flow what all out there fits in the sumo area for a pump upgrade

 

[slockman]

I would like to know this also.

 

[Joe parrish]

i ordered 2 of these mj 1200 pumps as well as a new media basket from here

http://shop.mediabaskets.com/Cobalt-Aquatics-MJ1200-Powerhead-Pump-MJ1200.htm

 

[TheHarold]

I use two Cobalt 1200's and then a MP40wQD

 

[slockman]

Did they do good to increase the flow

 

[Joe parrish]

Did they do good to increase the flow

I will know tonight they are sitting on the front porch as of 30mins ago

 

[slockman]

Lol I will be watching for an update.

 

[Steelerfan747]

Me as well as I have just received my new tank and was wondering the same question

 

[Joe parrish]

ok it seemed to help some nothing crazy but it did help I don't know if it would be worth doing unless maybe you have a bad pump

 

[Steelerfan747]

Thanks for the update. Was there any sound difference.? Mine came with a bad pump and I have an MJ1200 laying around so I will install it while waiting for replacement .

 

[Chrisfish]

Thanks for the update. Was there any sound difference.? Mine came with a bad pump and I have an MJ1200 laying around so I will install it while waiting for replacement .

When I got my jbj 30 gallon one of the pumps was bad and I called them, they sent me a new one

 

[Joe parrish]

I did not notice any sound difference like I said I do see a little more flow but nothing crazy

 

[Steelerfan747]

I did not notice any sound difference like I said I do see a little more flow but nothing crazy

Thank you. The stock pump is 266gph while the MJ is rated @ 295gph I believe but has poor head pressure but still good to know that it does cause e betterment.

 

[Bob Escher]

I am going with a waveline DC 2500 pump rated at 645 gal an hour. I will control it with my apex. I m looking at a kessel 160 or a SB reeflights 16 in for my light. My Ato will be a http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/smart-ato-micro-automatic-top-off-system-autoaqua.html
For the moment I will use Seachem's pond matrix along with 40 lbs of live rock and 60 lbs of live sand for filtration

 

[Chrisfish]

I am going with a waveline DC 2500 pump rated at 645 gal an hour. I will control it with my apex. I m looking at a kessel 160 or a SB reeflights 16 in for my light. My Ato will be a http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/smart-ato-micro-automatic-top-off-system-autoaqua.html
For the moment I will use Seachem's pond matrix along with 40 lbs of live rock and 60 lbs of live sand for filtration

If you are talking about the jbj 45 you will want the kessil 350w if you get the kessil, I have the 30 gallon and everyon told me to get the 350 but I got the 160 and now I have both.

 

[Brian Kim]

One thing I've noticed on these stock pumps is that you need to keep them clean, maybe pull them out and clean it once every other month, soaking in 50/50 vinegar would be great.
Mine started producing micro bubbles after not being cleaned for 5 months lol...they came back to normal after I cleaned them. Also, like Chrisfish said, 350-360 would be a better choice, I also have both 360 & 160 on my jbj 45

 

[Brian Kim]

Looking for a bit more flow what all out there fits in the sumo area for a pump upgrade

Marine Depot recommends upgrading to a single pump (Tunze 1073) Here's a video, check around 1:26 for the pump I still think the stock pumps are quiet and have enough flow

 

[Chrisfish]

Marine Depot recommends upgrading to a single pump (Tunze 1073) Here's a video, check around 1:26 for the pump I still think the stock pumps are quiet and have enough flow

Hey Brian I saw this video too and thought about doing it to mine originally but I called jbj about one of my pumps and they sent me 2 new ones and they are doing great. Btw I thought that that other thread was yours too.

 

[Brian Kim]

LOL Chris

 

[Bob Escher]

Thanks a 360 is just a little bit out of my price range, or else I'm saving up for a while