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03-19-2006, 11:28 PM
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| | Plankton
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 |  What kind of pump for Berlin Classic
I just purchased a Berlin Classic skimmer. The website said that the rio 2500 or the rio 3100 was the pump that worked with it. Is it necessary that I use these pumps, or can I use a different pump? | 
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03-20-2006, 08:23 AM
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| | Stylophora
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I had one running on a Mag 7. Saw a big difference in production than with the rio it came with.
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20Gal, 45 lbs LR, 65W PC 10 000K + 65W PC 20 000K + 10Gal sump/fuge
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03-20-2006, 08:28 AM
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| | Astrea Snail
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The rios will work great for that skimmer. Mag is also a good choice. Now just hook up some ozone to it and you all set.
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03-20-2006, 10:30 AM
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| | Plankton
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So, it doesn't have to be a rio. It can be a mag 7 or similar pump with a similiar gph rate, correct? | |
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03-20-2006, 10:34 AM
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| | Astrea Snail
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Correct. I use a rio and don't have a problem. | |
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03-20-2006, 03:50 PM
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| | Stylophora
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If im not mistaking the pump that comes with the classic is rated 500 or 550 gal/h right? I saw a big difference in skimate production when my rio craped out and i put a mag 7 (700 gal/h) on it. Im not saying the rio isnt gonna do the job, just that a higher rated poump will do it better.
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03-20-2006, 11:22 PM
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| | Plankton
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Originally Posted by m_lacom99 If im not mistaking the pump that comes with the classic is rated 500 or 550 gal/h right? I saw a big difference in skimate production when my rio craped out and i put a mag 7 (700 gal/h) on it. Im not saying the rio isnt gonna do the job, just that a higher rated poump will do it better.
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So, it can be any pump as long as it has the proper range of gph? | |
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03-21-2006, 04:54 AM
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| | Whip-Lash Squid
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I ran mine with a mag 9.5, much improved performance noted as well.  It can handle the flow, no problem  _________  I Love My Sig By John Hawkins!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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