Need New Water Pump for my 29 Gallon BioCube

Reapar · 11/23/2010, 01:02 PM

I need some Help.

The Stock water pump in my 29 Gallon BioCube is progressively getting louder. It sounds like it is going to go soon, so I want to replace it before it does.

The tank is in my bedroom so I want to get as quiet of a pump as possible.

I was thinking an upgrade might be in order. I see that many people have switched to the Maxijet 900. I have 2 questions about that upgrade, 1, is it loud?, 2, does it fit in the original water pump spot with out any mods?

Anyone else have any other suggestions?

Perhaps I should just get another stock pump?

Thank you!!

Piscinarii · 11/23/2010, 01:08 PM

Maxijets are great and they are quiet. Are you sure its the 900 and not the 1200 model that most people upgrade too? I upgraded my Biocube pump as well and now I can't remember.

strike2867 · 11/23/2010, 02:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reapar

I need some Help.

The Stock water pump in my 29 Gallon BioCube is progressively getting louder. It sounds like it is going to go soon, so I want to replace it before it does.

The tank is in my bedroom so I want to get as quiet of a pump as possible.

I was thinking an upgrade might be in order. I see that many people have switched to the Maxijet 900. I have 2 questions about that upgrade, 1, is it loud?, 2, does it fit in the original water pump spot with out any mods?

Anyone else have any other suggestions?

Perhaps I should just get another stock pump?

Thank you!!

Have you taken it apart and cleaned it in Vinegar?

Reapar · 11/23/2010, 02:28 PM

@ Pisc, I have not seen anyone mention the 1200. Did that fit in the BioCube? there is very little room.

@ Strike, I did not even think if that. I will try that first. Thank you.

Automatt · 11/24/2010, 12:26 AM

I had a 1200 in back or my nanocube. My nano has almost same space as my 14 biocube. The 1200 will def fit and was a good pump.

bazineta · 11/24/2010, 12:30 AM

I have a 900 in mine. It's nearly identical in flow rate to the stock pump, fits without modification, and is completely silent.

jkf1983 · 11/24/2010, 08:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by strike2867

Have you taken it apart and cleaned it in Vinegar?

+1 might just be calcium build up in the pump... I would try this first.

badazztealcobra · 11/24/2010, 08:52 AM

Try cleaning it first, then if you still want to upgrade go to a Rio HF6 and get some Eheim tubing on it so you can get rid of the stock elbow they use..... HUGE difference when I had my BC29. I modded mine years ago, I'll see if there are still pictures on N-R

badazztealcobra · 11/24/2010, 09:16 AM

I cant believe after 4 years that thread is still there... LOL

Size comparison between the two pumps:

New connection with Eheim 16/22 tubing:

The newfound flow was too much for the front left corner sand to handle so I divided the flow which worked out great:

New "Y" locline in the tank:

Tried to make the flow more random by cutting down a hydor-flo and attaching it to one end of the "Y"..... It worked well to help make the flow more random, but didn't look too good:

Reapar · 11/30/2010, 10:08 AM

THANK YOU ALL FOR THE REPLIES!

But I have what seems to be an important question.

I can not Find the Maxi-Jet 1200, submersible water pump

I found the 900 and I found the 1100

I did see a Maxijet 1200 power head.

I am going to purchase the 1100 today, does that sound right?

Reapar · 11/30/2010, 11:08 AM

anyone, anyone, Bueler, Beuler......

cet98 · 11/30/2010, 11:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reapar

I am going to purchase the 1100 today, does that sound right?

yes, Maxi-Jet 1100 Submersible Utility Pump is correct...not a powerhead

badazztealcobra · 11/30/2010, 11:36 AM

You want to use a MJ1200 powerhead. Their idea of a powerhead is a submersible pump turned sideways....

http://premiumaquatics.com/aquatic-supplies/MJ1200.html

hebygb · 11/30/2010, 11:41 AM

I believe the only difference between the 900 and the 1200 is the size of the shroud that houses the impellar. The 1200 is about 1/8" taller.

I am not familiar with the nanos and the size limitations that you are facing, but that 1/8" could be important.

five.five-six · 07/27/2017, 09:54 PM

How about a ehime, could you fit an appropriate ehime in there? Ehime have always been really cool running, last forever and dead silent.

fishyfish22 · 07/28/2017, 12:10 AM

This thread is a little old lol...

11/23/2010, 01:02 PM	#1
Reapar Registered Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Wheaton Posts: 180	Need New Water Pump for my 29 Gallon BioCube I need some Help. The Stock water pump in my 29 Gallon BioCube is progressively getting louder. It sounds like it is going to go soon, so I want to replace it before it does. The tank is in my bedroom so I want to get as quiet of a pump as possible. I was thinking an upgrade might be in order. I see that many people have switched to the Maxijet 900. I have 2 questions about that upgrade, 1, is it loud?, 2, does it fit in the original water pump spot with out any mods? Anyone else have any other suggestions? Perhaps I should just get another stock pump? Thank you!!

11/23/2010, 02:28 PM	#4
Reapar Registered Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Wheaton Posts: 180	@ Pisc, I have not seen anyone mention the 1200. Did that fit in the BioCube? there is very little room. @ Strike, I did not even think if that. I will try that first. Thank you. Last edited by Reapar; 11/23/2010 at 03:11 PM.

11/24/2010, 12:26 AM	#5
Automatt Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Wheeling Posts: 277	I had a 1200 in back or my nanocube. My nano has almost same space as my 14 biocube. The 1200 will def fit and was a good pump. __________________ Matt G Current Tank Info: 25 gallon rimless cube under a t5 fixture. Diy stand and sump.

11/24/2010, 08:52 AM	#8
badazztealcobra Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Streamwood, IL Posts: 7,394	Try cleaning it first, then if you still want to upgrade go to a Rio HF6 and get some Eheim tubing on it so you can get rid of the stock elbow they use..... HUGE difference when I had my BC29. I modded mine years ago, I'll see if there are still pictures on N-R __________________ Currently in between tanks at the moment... Planning my next project... "Not using a quarantine tank is like playing Russian roulette. Nobody wins the game, some people just get to play longer th

11/24/2010, 09:16 AM	#9
badazztealcobra Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Streamwood, IL Posts: 7,394	I cant believe after 4 years that thread is still there... LOL Size comparison between the two pumps: New connection with Eheim 16/22 tubing: The newfound flow was too much for the front left corner sand to handle so I divided the flow which worked out great: New "Y" locline in the tank: Tried to make the flow more random by cutting down a hydor-flo and attaching it to one end of the "Y"..... It worked well to help make the flow more random, but didn't look too good: __________________ Currently in between tanks at the moment... Planning my next project... "Not using a quarantine tank is like playing Russian roulette. Nobody wins the game, some people just get to play longer th

11/23/2010, 01:08 PM	#2
Piscinarii Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: West Chicago, IL Posts: 281	Maxijets are great and they are quiet. Are you sure its the 900 and not the 1200 model that most people upgrade too? I upgraded my Biocube pump as well and now I can't remember.

11/24/2010, 12:30 AM	#6
bazineta Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Jose, CA, USA Posts: 458	I have a 900 in mine. It's nearly identical in flow rate to the stock pump, fits without modification, and is completely silent.

11/30/2010, 10:08 AM	#10
Reapar Registered Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Wheaton Posts: 180	THANK YOU ALL FOR THE REPLIES! But I have what seems to be an important question. I can not Find the Maxi-Jet 1200, submersible water pump I found the 900 and I found the 1100 I did see a Maxijet 1200 power head. I am going to purchase the 1100 today, does that sound right?

11/30/2010, 11:08 AM	#11
Reapar Registered Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Wheaton Posts: 180	anyone, anyone, Bueler, Beuler......

11/30/2010, 11:36 AM	#13
badazztealcobra Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Streamwood, IL Posts: 7,394	You want to use a MJ1200 powerhead. Their idea of a powerhead is a submersible pump turned sideways.... http://premiumaquatics.com/aquatic-supplies/MJ1200.html __________________ Currently in between tanks at the moment... Planning my next project... "Not using a quarantine tank is like playing Russian roulette. Nobody wins the game, some people just get to play longer th

11/30/2010, 11:41 AM	#14
hebygb Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Elmhurst, IL Posts: 2,207	I believe the only difference between the 900 and the 1200 is the size of the shroud that houses the impellar. The 1200 is about 1/8" taller. I am not familiar with the nanos and the size limitations that you are facing, but that 1/8" could be important.

07/27/2017, 09:54 PM	#15
five.five-six Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Corona Posts: 7,827 Blog Entries: 6	How about a ehime, could you fit an appropriate ehime in there? Ehime have always been really cool running, last forever and dead silent. __________________ Originally posted by yellowslayer13: "I hate that hole" Current Tank Info: SCMAS Member 225 peninsula euroreef RS180 Apex 400W X 3 20k radiums / Spectra mixed SPS

07/28/2017, 12:10 AM	#16
fishyfish22 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: palatine Posts: 278	This thread is a little old lol... __________________ two fish are in a tank, one says you man the guns, i'll drive. V.I.F.-very important fish Current Tank Info: 180 gallon reef ready

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