I Love My Mjmod! - Page 2

virginiadiver69 · 02/23/2007, 07:16 PM

I love the mag-float mount! Great idea. I'm gonna use it for my next MJ.

dc_909 · 02/23/2007, 10:43 PM

The first pics are of my original mods, without proper tools. The 2 working ones in the pictures are 3 inches and 2 inches. I like the 2 inch ones better. The last pic with the extra crossbar, was to stabilize the center from vibrating and making noise.

wlagarde · 02/23/2007, 11:31 PM

dc_909 -

Great pics and I love the mag float magnetic holder. The pump you used in these doesn't look like MaxiJet. Which pump did you use to make these mods?

dc_909 · 02/23/2007, 11:55 PM

They are Penguin 550 and 1 660. I had them laying around.

ralphie16 · 02/24/2007, 02:38 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by virginiadiver69
I got the 1200 high flow. It is running in a 125gal(6' long). I will get another for the other side but will probably not be able to run them at the same time.

I have 6 running in my 125 BB. Fish seem to love it and no debris stays still to rot in there.

dpearly88 · 02/24/2007, 06:45 AM

I have one and it make sa loud clicking noise every time it starts up for about 2-5 seconds, because it spins the wrong way at first. Do Your's do that?

draleigh · 02/24/2007, 07:11 AM

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Originally posted by ralphie16
I have 6 running in my 125 BB. Fish seem to love it and no debris stays still to rot in there.

You have 6 modded 1200's in a 125? Must look like a hurricane in your tank

I am thinking about putting 4 modded in my 180, not sure yet. I think i will start with 2 and see if i like the flow

anomie · 02/24/2007, 07:37 AM

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Originally posted by virginiadiver69
anomie, Not that I could find. The kit that mjmods sells is so easy even I could do it. I see you are in Va. If you are in the Richmond area I would put them together for you. It only takes about 15 min.

Thanks VAdiver for the offer.

I'm actually in Virginia Beach and we have several local clubs that are pretty active. I'm sure if I really need help that they would help me out. If you are ever down this way pm me, we have some great local LFS's and maybe you could make a meeting?

wlagarde · 02/24/2007, 09:39 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by dc_909
They are Penguin 550 and 1 660. I had them laying around.

Great -

I'll give them a try. Thanks for all the help.

dc_909 · 02/24/2007, 10:22 AM

draleigh,

I have 4 modded ones in my 80. You will need more than four in your 180 for sure.

dpearly88,

Yeah mine clicks when it spins backwards. You can build a built in stopper in your mod to make it automatically correct itself. I don't think there is a way to make it spin right every time.

draleigh · 02/24/2007, 12:05 PM

wow, i thought 4 would be to much. guess i know one of my next purchases are going to be. thanks

virginiadiver69 · 02/24/2007, 12:07 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by dc_909

I have 4 modded ones in my 80.

You must not be using mjmods kit because the ONE I have in my 125 is kicking a**.

I am going to add anther on the other side but will have to put them on a wavemaker. If I had two going I would end up with a tsunami in my den.

dc_909 · 02/24/2007, 04:58 PM

They are mjmods, but I like lots of flow. Most people do not have enough flow in their tanks.

eskymick · 02/24/2007, 06:16 PM

I have 5 in my 125 .. and I want to add one more. I think 6 is perfect for a 125, 150, or 180 SPS tank.

reefmatenate · 02/24/2007, 07:39 PM

I've been having problems with mine it runs fine for a few minutes then makes a wierd clicking noise and stops producing flow like its off balance or something?

dc_909 · 02/24/2007, 07:45 PM

Yeah something is probably uneven; either your prop or maybe when you centered the shaft it wasn't straight enough.

Maybe the PH isn't strong enough to spin the prop properly, if so, you can try shaving the prop down.

new2r1 · 02/24/2007, 08:07 PM

I am gonna try this mod in my 110 and see if it helps with the red slime cyano breakout

dc_909 · 02/24/2007, 08:13 PM

It should. Flow greatly inhibits the growth of cyano.

jacmyoung · 02/24/2007, 08:34 PM

I have followed the MJ mod from the very beginning, but this is the first I learned the kit costs $50 to achieve a 1200gph flow.

How can this be a good deal when a Tunze 6025 at a cost of $62 can be modded in 5 minutes to produce 1200gph drawing only 7W and still enjoy the two year warranty except the modded cap?

Please don't tell me your MJ mod looks nicer.

socalnative · 02/24/2007, 09:11 PM

nice writeup.

dc_909 · 02/24/2007, 09:22 PM

Make you own.

Test cap=$.25
ABS pipe=$10 for like 10ft
prop=$1.75
carbon fiber rod=$6
rigid airline=$1
Superglue=$2

Thats like $20 and if you can find shorter lengths of the pipe you can save some money. Superglue and airline tubing is stuff most aquarist already have.

RWillieK · 02/24/2007, 09:47 PM

I built two of them today from scratch....the only item I ordered for the project were the Dumas 3006 props.......the rest came from either Lowe's or the hobby shop.

Mine have both carbon axles and shafts connecting the magnet to the prop.....

the most difficult part I had was getting the props to stick to the carbon tube......superglue gel worked wonders!

Robbie

jacmyoung · 02/26/2007, 10:43 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by dc_909
Make you own.

Test cap=$.25
ABS pipe=$10 for like 10ft
prop=$1.75
carbon fiber rod=$6
rigid airline=$1
Superglue=$2

Thats like $20 and if you can find shorter lengths of the pipe you can save some money. Superglue and airline tubing is stuff most aquarist already have.

Well then with the Hydor pumps out for around $30 to $45 a piece and a mod available, let's just say the MJmod days are over. It was good when it lasted though, I had tried myself but when you can mod a Tunze or Hydor for about the same cost and less labor, with ten times better the appearance and mounting, why bother?

dc_909 · 02/26/2007, 11:30 AM

For me at least, it was because I already had the powerheads. If you can do a mod with a better pump, go for it, but if you already have one to mod then do it.

CaptRon · 02/26/2007, 11:56 AM

I'm doing the mod just so I can re-use older equipment. I ordered a kit so that I'd have a better idea on how to DIY the other 3 MJ's.

Nice idea on using the magfloats. do you clean your glass with them attached and running? LOL.

02/23/2007, 07:16 PM	#26
virginiadiver69 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Va. Posts: 4,400	I love the mag-float mount! Great idea. I'm gonna use it for my next MJ. __________________ Semi-aggressive mixed reef w/ shallow sand bed 96x30x27 310gal custom acrylic w/ ext. "fail safe" overflow 125gal sump/cryptic fuge w/ 6" DSB 3 400w Plus Rite 20k MH in Lumembrights 2 250w Plus Rite 20k MH in spider reflectors VHO actinic supplementation 2 Tunze wave boxes 2 Tunze 6060 in Tunze Rocks 2 Tunze 6125 Reeflo 250 skimmer Hammerhead return on OM 4 way Aqua controller lll Leviton power panel Deltec Eco-Cooler Randy's Two part 6.5 kw generator

02/24/2007, 06:16 PM	#39
eskymick Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Pulaski, WI Posts: 1,368	I have 5 in my 125 .. and I want to add one more. I think 6 is perfect for a 125, 150, or 180 SPS tank. __________________ SG - 1.025 pH - 8.1 NH4/NH3 - 0 mg/L NO2 - .003 mg/L NO3 - .2 mg/L Calc. - 420 dKH - 8.0 Flow ~ 80x Current Tank Info: 24" cube SPS Reef, 15 gal sump, 1- LumenBright Pendant with 250w 20K Phoenix lamp, 1 - Vortech MP40, ATB 840 v1.5 skimmer.

02/24/2007, 07:39 PM	#40
reefmatenate Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Queensland AU Posts: 158	I've been having problems with mine it runs fine for a few minutes then makes a wierd clicking noise and stops producing flow like its off balance or something? __________________ oceans are dying people why arent we helping WILDLIFE WARRIORS RULE! Current Tank Info: 75/65 combined system setup for 6 years

02/24/2007, 09:47 PM	#47
RWillieK Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Louisville, Kentucky Posts: 594	I built two of them today from scratch....the only item I ordered for the project were the Dumas 3006 props.......the rest came from either Lowe's or the hobby shop. Mine have both carbon axles and shafts connecting the magnet to the prop..... the most difficult part I had was getting the props to stick to the carbon tube......superglue gel worked wonders! Robbie __________________ Five out of Four People have Trouble with Fractions. Current Tank Info: 90 gallon display, 40 gallon sump, 20 Gallon Fuge, AquaController Jr w/ Serial upgrade, Velocity T2 Return, Modified ASM G2 Skimmer, 2 x 150w 14K MH, Coralife Ca Reactor, DIY Kalk Reactor

02/23/2007, 10:43 PM	#27
dc_909 Moved On Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Murrieta, CA Posts: 3,260	The first pics are of my original mods, without proper tools. The 2 working ones in the pictures are 3 inches and 2 inches. I like the 2 inch ones better. The last pic with the extra crossbar, was to stabilize the center from vibrating and making noise.

02/23/2007, 11:31 PM	#28
wlagarde Premium Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 420	dc_909 - Great pics and I love the mag float magnetic holder. The pump you used in these doesn't look like MaxiJet. Which pump did you use to make these mods?

02/23/2007, 11:55 PM	#29
dc_909 Moved On Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Murrieta, CA Posts: 3,260	They are Penguin 550 and 1 660. I had them laying around.

02/24/2007, 06:45 AM	#31
dpearly88 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Vermont Posts: 159	I have one and it make sa loud clicking noise every time it starts up for about 2-5 seconds, because it spins the wrong way at first. Do Your's do that?

02/24/2007, 10:22 AM	#35
dc_909 Moved On Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Murrieta, CA Posts: 3,260	draleigh, I have 4 modded ones in my 80. You will need more than four in your 180 for sure. dpearly88, Yeah mine clicks when it spins backwards. You can build a built in stopper in your mod to make it automatically correct itself. I don't think there is a way to make it spin right every time.

02/24/2007, 12:05 PM	#36
draleigh Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 336	wow, i thought 4 would be to much. guess i know one of my next purchases are going to be. thanks

02/24/2007, 04:58 PM	#38
dc_909 Moved On Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Murrieta, CA Posts: 3,260	They are mjmods, but I like lots of flow. Most people do not have enough flow in their tanks.

02/24/2007, 07:45 PM	#41
dc_909 Moved On Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Murrieta, CA Posts: 3,260	Yeah something is probably uneven; either your prop or maybe when you centered the shaft it wasn't straight enough. Maybe the PH isn't strong enough to spin the prop properly, if so, you can try shaving the prop down.

02/24/2007, 08:07 PM	#42
new2r1 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Bloomingdale, IL Posts: 237	I am gonna try this mod in my 110 and see if it helps with the red slime cyano breakout

02/24/2007, 08:13 PM	#43
dc_909 Moved On Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Murrieta, CA Posts: 3,260	It should. Flow greatly inhibits the growth of cyano.

02/24/2007, 08:34 PM	#44
jacmyoung Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,421	I have followed the MJ mod from the very beginning, but this is the first I learned the kit costs $50 to achieve a 1200gph flow. How can this be a good deal when a Tunze 6025 at a cost of $62 can be modded in 5 minutes to produce 1200gph drawing only 7W and still enjoy the two year warranty except the modded cap? Please don't tell me your MJ mod looks nicer.

02/24/2007, 09:11 PM	#45
socalnative Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 50	nice writeup.

02/24/2007, 09:22 PM	#46
dc_909 Moved On Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Murrieta, CA Posts: 3,260	Make you own. Test cap=$.25 ABS pipe=$10 for like 10ft prop=$1.75 carbon fiber rod=$6 rigid airline=$1 Superglue=$2 Thats like $20 and if you can find shorter lengths of the pipe you can save some money. Superglue and airline tubing is stuff most aquarist already have.

02/26/2007, 11:30 AM	#49
dc_909 Moved On Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Murrieta, CA Posts: 3,260	For me at least, it was because I already had the powerheads. If you can do a mod with a better pump, go for it, but if you already have one to mod then do it.

02/26/2007, 11:56 AM	#50
CaptRon Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Maryland Posts: 116	I'm doing the mod just so I can re-use older equipment. I ordered a kit so that I'd have a better idea on how to DIY the other 3 MJ's. Nice idea on using the magfloats. do you clean your glass with them attached and running? LOL.