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Old 01/17/2004, 12:16 PM
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Question Turboflotor 1000: Rio or Ocean Runner pump?
I Just bought a new Aqua Medic skimmer on Ebay for $89 still in the box and wanted to ask which pump I should buy for it.
The recommended pumps are the Rio 1200 and the Ocean runner 2700 (made by AquaMedic).
I have not used either so which one is best?
I found the rio for $26.99 and the Ocean Runner for $49.99.
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Old 01/17/2004, 12:18 PM
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I have had both and prefer the ocean runner as the main pump with a MJ as the feedpump (unless your plumping it in somewhere /shrug


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Old 01/17/2004, 12:19 PM
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what do you mean feed pump?
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Old 01/17/2004, 01:02 PM
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Do not get a Rio!!! They are timebombs, and will eventually nuke your tank with a nice oily substance, and a shock.

Do a search on the forums for experiences with Rio's.
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Old 01/17/2004, 01:09 PM
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I have heard rios can cause problems
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Old 01/17/2004, 01:51 PM
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The turbo floater (atleast the model I had)
Needs a pump to run through the needlewheel, and another to feed water to the skimmer.
If you dont have the second pump, it needs to be plumbed into your return or or plumbing somewhere.

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Old 01/17/2004, 02:42 PM
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I think most people suggest a Maxi Jet 1200 for a feed pump. 1000's are decent skimmers, enjoy!
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Old 01/17/2004, 03:22 PM
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Get the Rio and save your money... People always dog Rio but the dirty little secret is everyone has one somewhere...

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Old 01/17/2004, 03:33 PM
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People always dog Rio but the dirty little secret is everyone has one somewhere
Yea, there good for mixing saltwater, id never put one near my main tank though
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Old 01/17/2004, 03:51 PM
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People always dog Rio but the dirty little secret is everyone has one somewhere


Mine are in the town land fill. As thedude suggested. Just do a search.
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