View Full Version : Useing a maxi jet as a water pump??
twintrades
11/10/2010, 10:31 PM
I need to pump water outa my main tank up to a display refugium. Now could i use a maxi jet as the water pump ?
I would be pushing the water up about 3 ft. Would it burn the pump out ? I dont want to mess my main tank up.
I would use a 900 or 1200 model. Need low flow in desplay refuge.
Just need a inexpensive pump that wouldent look like crap in my display. (no sump yet)
Maverick2009
11/10/2010, 10:40 PM
Yes it would work. But at 3 feet you would only be pushing 100 gph at max.
Toddrtrex
11/10/2010, 10:58 PM
I tried it once -- just for giggles -- with a MJ1200 and 1/2 inch plastic tubing, it was about 3 feet and the water was barely coming out.
jwoyshnar
11/11/2010, 05:13 AM
I tried it once -- just for giggles -- with a MJ1200 and 1/2 inch plastic tubing, it was about 3 feet and the water was barely coming out.
same result here
twintrades
11/11/2010, 06:35 AM
Really ?? I have a maxi 900 that i use to push water up 28'' to fill my tank.
Oh well i guess ill just have to try.
njudson
11/11/2010, 07:26 AM
I use an MJ1200 pump to do my water changes. Its atleast 4' from the bucket to tank rim and I can add 5 gallons in a minute or 2.
Patterson117
11/11/2010, 08:28 AM
i use an mj1200 pump to do my water changes. Its atleast 4' from the bucket to tank rim and i can add 5 gallons in a minute or 2.
+1
Uncle Salty 05
11/11/2010, 10:03 AM
An Aquaclear 50 will do the job right.
http://www.fosterandsmithaquatics.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=4644
I've been using a Maxijet 1200 as a return pump on my 10 over 10 for years.
It'll be plenty of flow for a refugium.
Sugar Magnolia
11/11/2010, 10:23 AM
I use an MJ1200 pump to do my water changes. Its atleast 4' from the bucket to tank rim and I can add 5 gallons in a minute or 2.
:thumbsup: It makes quick work of a water change. ;)
scubasteve06
11/11/2010, 10:53 AM
I'd say it'll work. They are good cheap pumps that work great for water changes, reactors, and UV's. If it were me I'd use a Mag3, but I think the maxijet will work. I use a Modded maxijet 1200 for my siphon pump on my HOB overflow and for flow along the bottom of the sand bed.
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