Bak-Pak 2R+ Pump Replacement?

herostar · 02/17/2007, 04:34 PM

I've got a Bak-Pak 2r+ that I use to skim on my 10g reef system. The pump on it has recently become loud and I want to replace it. The stock pump is a Rio 600.

What pump would you recommend to replace the Rio? I'd like to try something different and am wondering if anyone's done this or tried different pumps. There's got to be something out there that's more efficient, maybe heats the water less...

bertoni · 02/18/2007, 02:07 AM

Some people have used MJ-1200s, but I've stuck with the Rio. I think I'm going to try a mesh-impeller mod, though.

OO7 · 02/18/2007, 09:20 AM

I upgraded the RIO to a MJ1200 with venturi kit . . . WOW what an improvement. It skimmed MUCH better, and the venturi stayed cleaner longer.

It was however louder than the RIO.

herostar · 02/19/2007, 12:40 AM

Anybody else?

02/17/2007, 04:34 PM	#1
herostar Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Denver Posts: 1,024	Bak-Pak 2R+ Pump Replacement? I've got a Bak-Pak 2r+ that I use to skim on my 10g reef system. The pump on it has recently become loud and I want to replace it. The stock pump is a Rio 600. What pump would you recommend to replace the Rio? I'd like to try something different and am wondering if anyone's done this or tried different pumps. There's got to be something out there that's more efficient, maybe heats the water less... __________________ Do a good turn daily. Current Tank Info: 58g Oceanic (Est. 2007) Last edited by herostar; 02/17/2007 at 04:43 PM.

02/18/2007, 02:07 AM	#2
bertoni RC Mod Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Mountain View, CA, USA Posts: 88,616	Some people have used MJ-1200s, but I've stuck with the Rio. I think I'm going to try a mesh-impeller mod, though. __________________ Jonathan Bertoni

02/19/2007, 12:40 AM	#4
herostar Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Denver Posts: 1,024	Anybody else? __________________ Do a good turn daily. Current Tank Info: 58g Oceanic (Est. 2007)

02/18/2007, 09:20 AM	#3
OO7 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 153	I upgraded the RIO to a MJ1200 with venturi kit . . . WOW what an improvement. It skimmed MUCH better, and the venturi stayed cleaner longer. It was however louder than the RIO.