Upgrading Biocube 14 pump?

[redbeanss]

What are some options on upgrading the pump on my Biocube 14? Have any of you upgraded? If so, what are some good pumps to replace it with?

 

[drnecropolis]

Wow!! I haven't seen you on since I bought that light fixture from you 3 or 4 years ago!

I've always seen people upgrading them to MJ1200's..

 

[johnr2604]

Most people upgrade to a maxijet 900

 

[redbeanss]

Long time no see. I decided to take the plunge again. This time with a much more manageable setup though. What kind of tank or tanks are you running now? Any pics?

I have heard about MJ900s but thought a 1200 might be too much. I have a couple of 1200 powerheads lying around. Can I use them or do I need to the ones built like a pump?

 

[markl]

johnr2604;538101 wrote: Most people upgrade to a maxijet 900

:up:

 

[cr500_af]

It is slightly smaller, but just as food for thought: on my daughter's 12g Aquapod I can't use a 1200... the pump outruns the "overflow" and the water level rises too high in the front.

 

[johnr2604]

redbeanss;538102 wrote: Long time no see. I decided to take the plunge again. This time with a much more manageable setup though. What kind of tank or tanks are you running now? Any pics?

I have heard about MJ900s but thought a 1200 might be too much. I have a couple of 1200 powerheads lying around. Can I use them or do I need to the ones built like a pump? http://www.bigalsonline.com/edealinv/servlet/ExecMacro?omni_scAdd=scAdd&nurl=control%2FBrowseCatalog.vm&eurl=control%2FBrowseCatalog.vm&rurl=control%2FBrowseCatalog.vm&ctl_nbr=3684&queryType=0&path=&offset=0&hits=12&sortby=&query=maxi+jet+900&submit.x=0&submit.y=0">example</a>[/QUOTE]
Yep, you can use the 1200 also. Just the regular powerhead. You will have to shorten the hose on both If I remember correctly

 

[drnecropolis]

Here ya go..