Taam Rio (Rio+) Powerhead/Pump

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Reef Sump by DAVID KALTOFEN

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 10/27/2009 from NEW ALBANY, IN UNITED STATES

Comments: very good sump pump i have two of these. Excellent parts come with it. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Rio 1700 by JEFF

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 10/24/2009 from MARYLAND UNITED STATES

Comments: This pump replaced my 10 year old Rio 1700 and it works like a champ! It has multiple attachments, so it is very versatile. I use it in the cavity behind my 70 gallon reef tank and it creates excellent flow throughout. Great Price and it arrived within a week. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Rio+1700 by ROBERT

Experience Level: Expert

Posted on 9/30/2009 from PISCATAWAY, NJ UNITED STATES

Comments: These pumps are quiet and very efficient. I can't hear any vibration as some users have mentioned in previous reviews. I have my Rio 1700 hooked up to my UV sterilizer since it requires 642 GPH and I have no issues what so ever. I also just purchased another one for my Protein skimmer. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Backup Fountain Pump by THOMAS MCFARLAND

Experience Level: Expert

Posted on 9/11/2009 from CORPUS CHRISTI, TX UNITED STAT

Comments: The new powerhead I ordered will be used as a backup for a three tier fountain. I have been employing RIO POWERHEAD pumps of much larger capacity since 1998,and have found them exceptionally reliable. They run 24/7 with only occasional impeller replacment. I am in the market for an 1100 powerhead,but am told the older model,which I have three of,is no longer available for impeller replacment. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Rio+2500 powerhead pump by Joe

Experience Level: Expert

Posted on 8/29/2009 from MILLFORD, ME UNITED STATES

Comments: I am not new to Rio POWER HEADS. I started using them 12 years ago in my MMFI algea turf scrubber filter sustem. I would say 12 years is a good service record! I orrigionaly was introduced to these pumps by MMFI do to it's mild impact on micro organisems. the older models were noisey, however, the improved newer models are quiet. I love these pumps! they are incredably versatal! Very dependable! I highly recomend them. Signed: Joe, A happy owner of 2 Rio+2500 Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Rio 1400 by DIANE

Experience Level: Beginner

Posted on 8/24/2009 from BANNING, CA UNITED STATES

Comments: Disappointed my first one lasted only a little over a year before the motor failed. I replaced it with another RIO because I didn't have the experience to change everything out. I would not recommend this product to my friends.

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bad rio by CEDER ROWE

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 8/11/2009 from HILLSBORO, OR UNITED STATES

Comments: I used a new 2100 to run my Aqua Medic protien skimmer. It lasted two nights! There was a crack down the back, on the inside sealed part. This let water into the electronics and fried it. What a buy, two nights for $50! On to better pumps for sure. I could only imagine what this could of done to my fish when shorting out if is was in the display tank instead of the sump! I would not recommend this product to my friends.

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Shakey by Burt

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 8/9/2009 from LEHI, UT UNITED STATES

Comments: This was my first Rio pump and I'm not that impressed. This thing vibrates like crazy and the noise level is unacceptable for use anywhere you would be for more than 5 minutes. I used it for circulation in a 10 Gallon tank and couldn't get it to quiet down. I swapped it out for a Maxi-Jet that I was using to pump RODI water from a storage tank and the noise went away. I would not recommend this product to my friends.

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Just what is needed by DOUGLAS JONES

Experience Level: Beginner

Posted on 8/2/2009 from SANTA CRUZ, CA UNITED STATES

Comments: It's doing a great job making our fountain do its thing. Reliable, quiet, and efficient. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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TAAM RIO(RIO+) POWERHEAD PUMP by SHELDON COHEN

Experience Level: Expert

Posted on 7/25/2009 from STATEN ISLAND, NY UNITED STATE

Comments: I HAVE BEEN USING RIO PRODUCTS FOR OVER 20 YEARS. IN MY OPINION RIO MAKES ONE OF THE BEST POWERHEAD PRODUCTS IN THE MARKET TODAY. I WOULD RECOMMEND THEM TO EVERYONE. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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nice by MICHAEL HAINES

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 6/26/2009 from BOYNTON BEACH, FL UNITED STATE

Comments: nice and powerful no complaints here.not noisy at all.best bang for you're buck Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Great Little pump by SAMUEL GONZALEZ

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 6/12/2009 from San Juan, PUERTO RICO

Comments: I'm amazed with this pump. I use it in my DIY skimmer and it creates tons of micro bubbles. Plus runs very quiet and no heat at all Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Rio by EMIL SMITH

Experience Level: Expert

Posted on 6/1/2009 from WEST SACRAMENTO, CA UNITED STA

Comments: Great return pump, flow is a bit too focused for powerhead use, but it is a workhorse in terms of reliability, price and maintanence as a pickup or return pump. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Rio by RAY MOORE

Experience Level: Expert

Posted on 5/24/2009 from SCOTTSDALE, AZ UNITED STATES

Comments: Great flow for my skimmer! Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Rio+ Powerhead/Pump by KATHRYN E GAMMACK

Experience Level: Beginner

Posted on 5/17/2009

Comments: I'm sure I'll like it just fine......once it arrives. I'm still waiting. However, in fairness, I have used these pumps exclusively in my ceramic fountains and they work beautifully. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Good for the price by GREG SANDBERG

Experience Level: Expert

Posted on 5/1/2009 from HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA UNITED ST

Comments: The pump is a good price, has good flow rate, alittle louder then some other pumps I have tried, but worth the money. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Great Pump! by Esther

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 4/21/2009 from Long Beach, CA

Comments: This is the 3rd one I've bought and all three are working great on my tank! Haven't had an issue. Would definitely buy again. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Rio 180 by BROOKS DERTING

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 4/15/2009 from STATESVILLE, NC UNITED STATES

Comments: I am using the Rio 180 to power my Phosphate Reactor and it is working great so far for this. I would suggest this pump to any one getting a Reactor. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Fountain Pump by BRENT MC

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 4/9/2009 from HEREFORD, AZ UNITED STATES

Comments: I replaced a older little giant with the Rio+ 2100 and it works great so far. I am pushing water up 36" in a fountain. The ball valve accessory worked great to reduce flow. A great pump and great service, received the pump in just 3 days..... Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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great pump by WILLIE MCDARIES

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 4/8/2009 from BARBOURVILLE, KY UNITED STATES

Comments: I've had this pump for over a year now,no issues yet,very quiet and has great flow,for the price you cant beat it. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Frank by FRANK ALEJANDRO

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 4/8/2009 from ARLINGTON, TX UNITED STATES

Comments: This thing works like a champ Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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noise by Tom

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 4/8/2009 from WILMINGTON, NC UNITED STATES

Comments: I have to pile carbon bags ontop of this thing to keep it from vibrating all over my sump. It also sticks from time to time. pumps need to be cleaned but when this one sticks it's clean inside. I'm switching to a Mag 12 for better flow and no noise. The mag 12 i have now pumps water back into my 135g reef. It dosn't make a sound!! I would not recommend this product to my friends.

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Wonderful Pump by TAI NGUYEN

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 3/13/2009 from LYNNWOOD, WA UNITED STATES

Comments: I use this pump for water top off system. Very nice! Works as they said it would. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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great value works as advertise by plankton

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 2/28/2009 from HERCULES, CA UNITED STATES

Comments: works as expected, i used it as a pump to my refugium and it is relatively quiet. price point is good, so if it wears out, i just get another... Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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A Tad Loud by JONATHAN OVERTON

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 2/12/2009 from KNOXVILLE, TN UNITED STATES

Comments: I bought this for my return line from my sump. It was quiet for awhile, then after I checked my check valve and turned it back on it was louder! Its a good pump for the money! Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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rio pumps by JOHN ACCARDI

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 1/23/2009 from CORTLAND, IL UNITED STATES

Comments: Great pump for the price! I have a couple others that have been running for over 2 years straight with out any problems. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Unexpected Problems by ROB MORRISON

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 1/13/2009 from WESTPORT, CT UNITED STATES

Comments: I was advised that this pump would work in freshwater to add aeration as well as some movement. It works fine as a powerhead to add movement, but the parts which accompany the pump do not operate as well as another power head I have to add air to the current to aerate the tank. After several false starts and a call to the help line, the pump will not operate as an aerator, it just puts water out of the tank through the air in line. I would not recommend this as an aerator. I would not recommend this product to my friends.

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Works great by ERIC

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 1/12/2009 from SATELLITE BEACH, FL UNITED STA

Comments: Works well, a little louder then my last pump, but by no means is it too loud or even remotely annoying. Keeping the water moving well, and the algae away Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Noise by DOUG

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 12/24/2008 from EUGENE, OR UNITED STATES

Comments: Works fine, but heck of a noise. Loud deep humming, plus other clattering sometimes. May be because it is pushing up 40 inches of head from the sump/refugium. The noise makes me wonder if it will give out due to excess strain. I would not recommend this product to my friends.

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Awesome by fishstuff

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 12/11/2008 from VENTURA, CA UNITED STATES

Comments: Pump arrived quickly, hooked it up, plugged it in, works like a champ, quiet, efficient, awesome gph, this is my second one of the same thing, I love it! Great quality and performance. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Taam Rio (Rio+) Powerhead/Pump by DIANE VANLEUVAN

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 11/12/2008 from STAATSBURG, NY UNITED STATES

Comments: This is a replacement for the one that I had that burned up. I love the Rio's. I have many different sizes and love them all. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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worth every penny by LOUEDA JENSEN

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 11/7/2008 from FOUNTAIN GREEN, UT UNITED STAT

Comments: Thanks. The product is as described and I received the package very quickly. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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RIO PUMP by VALERIE HEGEMIER

Experience Level: Beginner

Posted on 10/25/2008 from LA JOLLA, CA UNITED STATES

Comments: Technical questions answered, next day delivery. Excellent experience. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Rio+ Pump by ROBERT K ALLGEIER

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 10/18/2008 from MARBLE FALLS, TX UNITED STATES

Comments: It's plenty powerful and very quiet. Does the job unobtrusively, and I'd recommend it to anyone. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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RIO 1700 by Rico

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 10/16/2008 from TUCSON, AZ UNITED STATES

Comments: Well what can i say other than this pump rocks! I have a TRUVUU Mighty Max wet dry and finding a pump that was not too big was not easy. I tried several different ones but output was either too weak or too strong. This pump was a happy medium. Only down size is the lack of fittings for 1/2" pvc. None the less with a few adapter mods its the best out there. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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small but mighty by SUSAN DAWSON

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 10/9/2008 from WASHINGTONVILLE, NY UNITED STA

Comments: This is being used to intensify water movement in my 1/2 round 54 gal reef tank. It works wonderfully Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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good little pump by MICHAEL S.

Experience Level: Expert

Posted on 9/16/2008 from FONTANA, CA UNITED STATES

Comments: I needed a replacement for my JBJ 12G Nanocube and this one fits the bill great. If you want to have 2 flows on the output, I would recommend going the next size up. If you only use one output line like I do, this one works great! Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Great Pump! by j0hnny

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 9/10/2008

Comments: I have a RIO+ 1700 as a return from my fuge/sump. It's quiet, reliable, and very affordable. I would buy other Rio pumps after my experience with this one! Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Taam Rio 90 Powerhead/Pump by DAVID SMITH

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 8/24/2008 from WESTLAND, MI UNITED STATES

Comments: Great little pump. Perfect fit for my phosban reactor. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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rio water pump by BOBBI KELLY

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 8/20/2008 from BELLE PLAINE, MN UNITED STATES

Comments: I have been using the Rio water pumps in my water gardening business for 15 years. I refuse to use any other pump. They run for years and are easy to keep clean. My water gardens aren't always clean, but my rio pumps do not clog up with plant matter. I am trying to become a distributor in my area too! Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Nice little pump by ALASTOR ARNOLD

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 8/17/2008 from BURBANK, CA UNITED STATES

Comments: It comes with a bunch of adapters, and fittings. very useful, and affordable. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Reliability Concerns by Bill

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 8/1/2008 from Chicago Area

Comments: My protein skimmer uses this model pump, and this is my third one. Each one seems to last 18 to 24 months. I'd switch to a different model, but the physical dimensions & specs are a fit for my skimmer. Hopefully this one will last longer- at least they're relatively cheap! I would not recommend this product to my friends.

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great pump by WILLIE MCDARIES

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 7/19/2008 from BARBOURVILLE, KY UNITED STATES

Comments: you can't hear it run,its not overly powerful at 4 feet lift but I got it for that reason,(and the price)It probably loses about half its flow at that height.Doesn't seem to heat my water any,its just what I needed. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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3100 Rio by BRADFORD E LUNDER

Experience Level: Expert

Posted on 7/12/2008 from KISSIMMEE, FL UNITED STATES

Comments: Quit pump works great and great price!!! Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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get what you pay for by td1415

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 7/11/2008 from OWATONNA, MN UNITED STATES

Comments: This pump has been pretty dependable for me, but it is not anything special. It needs regular cleanings. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Rio Pump by RICK MILLER

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 7/6/2008 from CEDAR HILL, TX UNITED STATES

Comments: I Haven't been a customer of Marine Depot but just a few months now , but I must say , I have had excellent service in every aspect from them! Quality products,great pricing and supurb delivery . Thank you Marine Depot.com Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Better than Maxijet 1200! by AL.

Experience Level: Beginner

Posted on 6/21/2008 from BURBANK, CA UNITED STATES

Comments: I replaced the Maxijet 1200 with one of these in my Nanocube 24g, what an improvement! Way more flow. So far so good, I just hope the reliability is as good too. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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wonderful by ABRAHAM CHUNG

Experience Level: Beginner

Posted on 6/17/2008 from ORLAND PARK, IL UNITED STATES

Comments: so far everything is wonderful, i am glad to have that item. thanks Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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good little pump by marinebiologist

Experience Level: Expert

Posted on 6/5/2008 from BAY ST LOUIS, MS UNITED STATES

Comments: greeat little pump. plenty of power in a small little pump. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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good pump for the price by CHARLES H

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 5/27/2008 from SAN JOSE, CA UNITED STATES

Comments: good pump for the price... using it to do water changes with a 30+ foot hose... Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Quiet!! by Lucy Ivancic

Experience Level: Expert

Posted on 5/20/2008 from SHERMAN OAKS, CA UNITED STATES

Comments: Effective, quiet and easy to install. I bought the pump to connect 2 tanks and its been perfect. I find the GPH ratings to be right on! And as always the price is right. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Caution by WAYNE SAFARA

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 5/17/2008 from HOWELL, NJ UNITED STATES

Comments: This one blew up on me in the water. It can release stuff in to the tank. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Rio 800 for protine skimmer by DOUGLAS SABALL

Experience Level: Expert

Posted on 4/23/2008 from UNITY, ME UNITED STATES

Comments: The Rio 800 is needed for proper flow on the Aqua-Clear protein skimmer. I have found that the impellers last about 2 years because my skimmer is on the tank. But if I had a sump system the impeller would last much longer.Because I like the slow curent in both my 125 and 75 gallon tanks I have multiple units opperating in each. These are great little power heads that will help in the circulation of aquariums. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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AquaPod Upgrade by Polymorphyc

Experience Level: Expert

Posted on 4/7/2008 from CHICAGO, IL UNITED STATES

Comments: I used this to upgrade the pump on my aquapod24 it is the largest and most powerful pump that will fit in the sump and I highly recommend it. Plus it came with a bunch of interchangeable adaptors in the box so it is ready for mutliple uses. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Great Product by thomas julian

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 3/18/2008 from GAINESVILLE, FL UNITED STATES

Comments: runs like a champ- plug and play. I have a 55 gallon with wet/dry for my fair goldfish and this things turns it over like 8 times per hour. they love it. great product. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Happy purchaser by MATTHEW LEMMEL

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 2/23/2008 from LE ROY, IL UNITED STATES

Comments: I am very happy with my purchase of this pump,nice flow and easy setup. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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great by JOHN DELLAMANNA

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 2/17/2008 from NEW YORK, NY UNITED STATES

Comments: Works wonderfully and the accessory kit that comes with the pump is excellent. The flow value control knob keeps you from having to worry when powering up the sump and gives the overflow ample time to fill before engaging the return pump. Only neutral comment I will offer is that the pump does generate a little heat and in my 65 gallon marine tank I had to drop my heater by two points to keep the water at a stable 75-76 degrees Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Great Buy by Noctiluca

Experience Level: Expert

Posted on 2/15/2008 from LEMON GROVE, CA UNITED STATES

Comments: The product is perfect for my application. It's easily hidden in the rock work and emits a good flow for my size tank. It's quiet and seems to work great. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Rio800 by JOSEPH JACOBS

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 2/10/2008 from UNITED STATES

Comments: These are short lived but they have high head for gallon per minute. This 200gal pumps to 5 feet while I find I need to go to a 275 gal to get same head result. But I have gone through too many and if the ones I have now prove to be as bad as the past I will not repurchase. One of the last two I bought here was noisy and short lived the other did not make it a year. I have a Maxijet (2 year warantee) in one tank now and I will try Mag-Drive when and if the rio 800 I just purchase proves to be the same as last ones I purchased. Look at the 180 day warrantee compared to 2yr offered by the Maxijet or one year offered by Mag-Drive. The cost is the only saving grace. They should be silent when purchased and if not return them as that is only a sign of a defective unit. I am only sorry I did not take the time to return my last ones. It seemed that returns were not worth the shipping costs on this one so I did not bother. I would not recommend this product to my friends.

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Does the trick by RC - landlord

Experience Level: Expert

Posted on 2/7/2008 from ALEXANDRIA, KY UNITED STATES

Comments: Got this pump to feed a PhosBan reactor. Works like a charm. The ball valve is a great little extra to keep the flow just right. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Good Product by taylor

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 2/1/2008 from CA UNITED STATE

Comments: This product is excellent for people with smaller aquariums. pumps great and comes with many Accessories to direct flow. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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RIO180 by JOSH RUBIN

Experience Level: Expert

Posted on 1/23/2008 from HUMBLE, TX UNITED STATES

Comments: a good choice to use with phosphate reactor. All you need to buy is 1/2" ID hose. It all works very well so far. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Taam Rio+ 200 Powerhead/Pump by JIMMY CHOW

Experience Level: Expert

Posted on 1/15/2008 from JERICHO, NY UNITED STATES

Comments: The product is ok for the price. it has no power I would not recommend this product to my friends.

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Pleased with this pump by MDC

Experience Level: Beginner

Posted on 12/26/2007 from CARLISLE, PA UNITED STATES

Comments: I bought this pump for a fountain I had to replace the same pump it had come with. I am very pleased-it is quiet and does a great job of pumping the water throught the fountain. I would buy again. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Not that great by LUIS RODRIGUEZ

Experience Level: Expert

Posted on 12/11/2007 from LAGUNA VISTA, TX UNITED STATES

Comments: The performance of this PH was nice but it just stopped working on me, I cleaned and tried my best to get it working again, but nothing I would not recommend this product to my friends.

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Brian by BRIAN FISCHER

Experience Level: Expert

Posted on 12/2/2007 from MARYLAND HEIGHTS, MO UNITED ST

Comments: Reliable pump so far. Bulky in size but very powerful. Going to add a second one now for more circulation in my 75gal. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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rio powerhead by CLAY T JEWETT

Experience Level: Expert

Posted on 12/1/2007 from PHOENIX, AZ UNITED STATES

Comments: this is a great powerhead. been using rio pumps for seven years and had no problems with any of them. strong pump. really moves the water. it is a good product. and reliable. It has a little noise, but should disappear after time. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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RIO 2100 by Ernie

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 11/30/2007 from TEMPLE CITY, CA UNITED STATES

Comments: Nice strong pump at a reasonable price. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Great product! by SCOTT HOVEY

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 11/30/2007 from HONOLULU, HI UNITED STATES

Comments: Runs like a champ. Been on continuously for a month already. Runs quiet and relatively cool... Return pump for my sump/refugium... Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Reo 180 Powerhead by JACK TOMMER

Experience Level: Expert

Posted on 10/19/2007 from SANTA MONICA, CA UNITED STATES

Comments: Exactly as advertised. I've used this line of Powerheads for over ten years, and they're always dependable, but I change them every two years because after two years of 24/7 I don't want to push it, even though I think they'll last MUCH longer. Think about this: This thing runs NONSTOP for over a million minutes in two years. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Rio 1100 by Chip Malus

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 10/11/2007 from SALEM, VA UNITED STATES

Comments: I am using this pump for a small pond in my yard. It works great in combination with a waterfall rock. Plenty of power and quiet. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Extream Power and Quiet by Chenzo

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 10/1/2007 from WHITEHOUSE STATION, NJ UNITED

Comments: I have not had too much experience with A Huge amount of pumps but this one is so quiet that you can barely hear it at all. it is also extremely powerful. the only thing that i dont like is that it is very hard to get all of the suction cups to stick. even though not all are fully attached still no vibration and very quiet. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Quiet by Strutter

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 9/22/2007 from North Carolina

Comments: Quiet and comes with multiple plumbing accessories. Works Great with my Kent Marine Nautilus TE protein skimmer. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Taam Rio+ 2500 by AKMATTHIAS

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 8/31/2007 from ANCHORAGE, AK UNITED STATES

Comments: Excellent. Pump as powerful as advertized at 4ft. if not more so! Super quite with no vibration noise in sump. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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quiet yet powerful by Estuardo

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 8/30/2007 from TEMPLE CITY, CA UNITED STATES

Comments: I found this pump to be as powerful to the Mag 5 if not more. The biggest difference is that it is much more quiet. Only had for a year and still going. Does generate some heat as I am using directly in the sump with a rio 2100. Will heat aquarium another 2-3 degrees but can be easily managed by a cheap 10 dollar fan from home depot over the tank Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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no problems by shackleford

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 8/28/2007 from LINCOLN, NE UNITED STATES

Comments: i am using it on a phosban reactor, the little pump works great. I hope the phosban works. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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GREAT by LUIS CARLOS RODRIGUEZ

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 8/27/2007 from ACAPULCO, MEXICO

Comments: IT´S GREAT,A REAL SILENT PUMP Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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rioioio by RYAN WIESE

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 8/25/2007 from STANTON, CA UNITED STATES

Comments: This is my 2nd Rio 2100. The 1st one last about 2 1/2 years. I like it because it is cheap and will do its job for about 2 yrs. And it fits inside my sump. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Works Great!!! by Atiencla

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 8/19/2007 from SAN PEDRO, CA UNITED STATES

Comments: I've owned my two Rio 2100s for over 2 years now and they are still going strong. I would recommend to anyone needing a reliable pump. Just clean them once in a while to ensure clean operation, and your set! Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Exactly what I needed! by SnMan on RC/MARSH

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 8/12/2007 from MAGNOLIA, TX UNITED STATES

Comments: I am using this on my 2 little fishies Phosban reactor. Perfect! For the price I can't see any other option. It works perfectly with the flow rate when hanging on my sump. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Great general pump by THOMAS REMINGA

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 8/5/2007 from MILWAUKEE, WI UNITED STATES

Comments: I use this pump to move water for water changes to and from my tank. I have used previous Rio (abit smaller) pumps in the past and have always been pleased with their output, but this makes changing water in my 72G tank a quick and painless task. Changing 30 gallons of water takes only a few minutes each way. Plus with the barb fittings that come with this pump it makes it VERY easy to attach hose- usually a difficult task. Only problem with Rio pumps is it seems like after a while of start up/shut down tasks they seem to stop working. I have never tried to repair the pumps, since they are so cheap to replace, and usually with a larger more efficient pump. Last Rio 1400 last about 2 years doing the same service as this new 2100. We will see how long this lasts, but these one seems to be even better built! Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Great Top-Off Pump by BRIAN C PELKEY

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 7/21/2007 from BERKLEY, MI UNITED STATES

Comments: I use a Rio 50 in my 5-gallon topoff water source bucket for topping off my 30 gallon sump connected to my 135-gallon aquarium. The pump has been reliable and inputs water at the perfect rate, not too fast and not too slow. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Good so far by NESTOR VELEZ

Comments: Well i've been using this pump for about 6 years now with no problems with it i have only replaced the impeller 3 times in those 6 years for me it has worked flawlessly. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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You get what you pay for by Mykey

Comments: plan on buying 1 per year Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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decent pump by Bill

Comments: I ave used this pump in my skimmer for over a year, and have never had a bit of trouble. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Flawless For 2 years by 125G FW Wet/Dry

Comments: Comes with suction cup base and very quiet. Have only cleaned impeller twice. Small washer behind pump housing, don't lose this when cleaning or pump failure will soon follow. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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No Issues by John S

Comments: I've been using a Rio 2100 for 2 years without a problem...just clean it every 3 months or so... Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Good Aeration by Dave

Comments: I have this baby in a 12 gallon nano-cube marine, and it aerates nicely. Also, it comes with a bunch of tubes connecters, adapters, etc. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Below Average

rio 1400 by joe

Comments: definitely more reliable pumps on the market. needs almost weekly maintenance if you want to keep it running longer than a few months. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Stopped working by Quoc

Comments: Since I got this pump, it has stopped working several times and just died out and the pump was only a year old. I would not recommend this product to my friends.

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Better products out there by Ken

Comments: I went through 2 Rio 2500 in less than a year before I switched to a Magdrive 7 I would not recommend this product to my friends.

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ok for the money by rockitrob

Comments: Works ok but not as good as the rio HF series. As with all submerged pumps causes a little heat. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Good and cheap by rockitrob

Comments: Works well but a little bulky. Mine used for mixing salt. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Superpump by JonG of Naugatuck, CT

Comments: Quite and Powerful. I clean it monthly (all our investments should be well maintained anyways). Just make sure you don't loose the bushings. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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noisy short lived by keith

Comments: I bought 6 of these tobe installed on my wavemaker,they were noisy from the start and even off the wavemaker they were still noisy right up until they quit pumping, buy a maxijet. I would not recommend this product to my friends.

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Not too bad by Laura

Comments: I have had the Rio 1400 for about 5 years now, and have only had a problem twice with it not starting when I shut it off, because it needed a good cleaning or new impeller. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Good for the price by DJ44

Comments: Good pump for the money. Its quiet, but it does give off some heat. I run 2 in my return sump and my 90G is at 81 W/out lights or a heater. It ran 78 before the pumps. No problems yet Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Hagens are more reliable by Uncle Salty

Comments: I have used Hagens (Aqua Clear) for 20 years and I have yet to see one fail. I would not recommend this product to my friends.

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not to shabby by reef king

Comments: 2 years old- this ones quiet, reliable, and damn good for the money ha!! Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Quiet, Effective by Kevin

Comments: Although I've had issues with several Rio powerheads, I've been using this pump as the return from my sump for almost 2 years without incident. It's quiet, effective, and worry-free. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Exemplary by Gerry

Comments: I've used the rio 2500 in my wet/dry for about 4 years with no problems whatsoever. 4' of head, to boot. Great bang for the buck! Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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nice parts, but didnt last by darren

Comments: i think i started/stopped it too many times. had it hooked to a uv system for nighttime only, and all the on and off is causing it to vibrate so loud my neighboor hears it. i like the round nozzle. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Efficiant runner by Sherry

Comments: I have been using this pump as a powerhead in my 130 gallon FOWLR tank. It always starts after power outages and is very quiet and reliable. Will not inflate the electricity bill. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Nice Powerhead by LORENZO

Comments: Mine has been running for over a year with no problems at all. Compared to others I have used before I would recommend it. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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