maxijets?

Netofficer3710 · 08/03/2011, 12:14 AM

I was just curious if anyone could tell me how good of a job maxijets work as a regular powerhead with the conversion parts installed.

I picked up a 400 today to use in my fuge and I am considering usung a 600 or a 900 as my primary powerhead when I set up my 15 gal nano algae/reef tank.

Ron Reefman · 08/03/2011, 06:47 AM

You'll get the full range of responce to this question, from MaxiJets are great to, I wouldn't use one if it was the last powerhead left on Earth. I used them in my old tank and they worked just fine. I did the conversion on one and it worked fine for years. I ran 4 of them on a RedSea wavemaker and they still ran fine. But I've woved on to a CL system, however I do have a MaxiJet in my quarantine tank. Good luck sorting out the replies.

Ron

Chris27 · 08/03/2011, 06:52 AM

Can't beat them....cheap, reliable, push a ton of water with the new prop kit, and last forever. Anybody who's been doing this long enough has a bucket of them and they all usually work.

jeff@zina.com · 08/03/2011, 08:11 AM

Plus parts are easily available. Only drawbacks are noise and heat, and that's subjective to the individual.

Jeff

Lynnmw1208 · 08/03/2011, 08:41 AM

I have one of the new ones with the mods and it worked great for mixing salt for awhile... but then it won't stay upright anymore! It loses the grip on the ball bearing and will not stay upright where you put it in very little time. It started doing this after 2 months. They are kind of noisy too. It does move some nice water, so if you can get it and not adjust it every again, it might work for you.

agreeive?fish · 08/03/2011, 08:51 AM

i have a maxi jet 1200 i acquired second or 3rd had 5+ years ago i use for water changes that has been run dry multiple times and still works like it would new out of the box

Dave & Monica · 08/03/2011, 08:51 AM

I think they're the best bang for the buck. I agree with Lynnmw that both the arm (glue it in place once you find where you need it) and the suction cups (replace with Magnet holder) will be long term problems. They are good pumps - I agree on the nosier side, but for $25, they can't be beat.

MrTuskfish · 08/03/2011, 08:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris27

Can't beat them....cheap, reliable, push a ton of water with the new prop kit, and last forever. Anybody who's been doing this long enough has a bucket of them and they all usually work.

Yeah, they usually outlive the owner, like Aqua-Clear filters.

Chris27 · 08/03/2011, 10:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrTuskfish

Yeah, they usually outlive the owner, like Aqua-Clear filters.

Got 5 of each in the attic I think....

08/03/2011, 12:14 AM	#1
Netofficer3710 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 465	maxijets? I was just curious if anyone could tell me how good of a job maxijets work as a regular powerhead with the conversion parts installed. I picked up a 400 today to use in my fuge and I am considering usung a 600 or a 900 as my primary powerhead when I set up my 15 gal nano algae/reef tank.

08/03/2011, 06:47 AM	#2
Ron Reefman Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cape Coral, FL Posts: 10,431	You'll get the full range of responce to this question, from MaxiJets are great to, I wouldn't use one if it was the last powerhead left on Earth. I used them in my old tank and they worked just fine. I did the conversion on one and it worked fine for years. I ran 4 of them on a RedSea wavemaker and they still ran fine. But I've woved on to a CL system, however I do have a MaxiJet in my quarantine tank. Good luck sorting out the replies. Ron __________________ The good thing about science is that it's true whether or not you believe in it. (Neil deGrasse Tyson) Visit my build thread http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2593017

08/03/2011, 06:52 AM	#3
Chris27 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 4,452	Can't beat them....cheap, reliable, push a ton of water with the new prop kit, and last forever. Anybody who's been doing this long enough has a bucket of them and they all usually work. __________________ Fill your tank with $5 bills, add gasoline and light it on fire.....only then will you know the real cost of reefing. Current Tank Info: 180 Mixed Reef

08/03/2011, 08:41 AM	#5
Lynnmw1208 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Brunswick, Ohio Posts: 3,306	I have one of the new ones with the mods and it worked great for mixing salt for awhile... but then it won't stay upright anymore! It loses the grip on the ball bearing and will not stay upright where you put it in very little time. It started doing this after 2 months. They are kind of noisy too. It does move some nice water, so if you can get it and not adjust it every again, it might work for you. __________________ equipment: Eshopps psk-200 skimmer, Mag 12 pump, 30gal sump, 2x 300w Finnex heaters, glass-holes 1500gph overflow kit with 3/4" return kits, 72" 8x36w t-5 AquaticLife light, 66lbs of LR, 150lbs of tropic eden reeflakes, 2 Koralia Evo 1400, JBJ ATO, BRS dual GFO/carbon reactors, Hydor smartwave Current Tank Info: 125gallon

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08/03/2011, 08:11 AM	#4
jeff@zina.com Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 3,345	Plus parts are easily available. Only drawbacks are noise and heat, and that's subjective to the individual. Jeff

08/03/2011, 08:51 AM	#6
agreeive?fish Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 3,803	i have a maxi jet 1200 i acquired second or 3rd had 5+ years ago i use for water changes that has been run dry multiple times and still works like it would new out of the box

08/03/2011, 08:51 AM	#7
Dave & Monica Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Aurora, CO Posts: 1,255	I think they're the best bang for the buck. I agree with Lynnmw that both the arm (glue it in place once you find where you need it) and the suction cups (replace with Magnet holder) will be long term problems. They are good pumps - I agree on the nosier side, but for $25, they can't be beat.