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Below Average

NO ADJUSTABLE AIR INTAKE KNOB! by MICHAEL BRADLEY

Experience Level: Expert

Posted on 6/14/2008 from SOUTH EASTON, MA UNITED STATES

Comments: I USED TO HAVE THE RIO 600 AND THAT DIED AFTER ONLY 2YEARS. THIS RIO 800 IS BASICALLY THE SAME EXACT THING AS THE RIO 600, EXCEPT THE AIR INTAKE KNOB DOESN'T HAVE AN ADJUSTABLE KNOB LIKE THE RIO 600. SO THERE'S NO WAY TO CONTROL THE AIR PRESSURE, IT'S JUST WAY TOO MUCH BUBBLES AND AIR PRESSURE AND EMPTIES OUT CLEAN WATER, NOT THE GUCK THAT IS SUPPOSED TO COME OUT. I would not recommend this product to my friends.

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Excellent!

taam rio 800 by JEFFREY COOK

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 4/12/2008 from CHESTERFIELD, VA UNITED STATES

Comments: great product it put my protein skimmer back to work Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Excellent!

Big Power in a Little Pump by Melis

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 3/18/2008 from BRISTOL, VA UNITED STATES

Comments: I have a 55 gallon aquarium. I use this little pump with loads of power on my protein skimmer in my sump. This is my second one of these. My first one lasted about a year. I have tried others and I will purchase this one again in another year if I have to. It does the work to help keep your aquarium looking beautiful and your fish happy. The best thing about it is the cost. Ihave paid 45-65 dollars in other pumps, but you just can't beat the quality for the price with this pump. I highly recommend. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Great

decent... by NekoMimiMode^^

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 3/2/2008 from NORTH HILLS, CA UNITED STATES

Comments: Pros: low wattage, powerful, works great with my CPR Bak Pak skimmer! seems to be quieter than the max-jet 1200, produces similar microbubbles to the max-jet 1200, but note that the max-jet 1200 produce a bit more. the max-jet killed two of my anemone, switch the rio 800 RVT there is no area where anemone can be sucked in! the pump i got was quiet, thought it would be louder since I experienced with the rio 600 pump. Cons: People commented that these pumps have high failure rate. I have two other rio pumps, 600 and 800. They both work fine, but the 600 requires a tap to get it started again if is disconnected for a long time. They require some cleaning after a few months. btw I am using the same rio 600 for 2 years and 800 for 1.5 years... wonder how long this pump will last me. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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