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Slimy

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Posts: 563
Registered: May 2008
Location: Northern California

Aquarium Systems Maxi-Jet Powerheads

Reviews	Views	Date of last review
5	5045	Wed November 10, 2010

Recommended By	Average Price	Average Rating
100% of reviewers	None indicated	7.4

Description:

Maxi-Jet®PH pump and power head is ideal for powering undergravel filters or creating internal water movement from its fully rotational output. The Maxi-Jet®PH incorporates a venturi aeration device to provide optimal aeration and gas exchange in the aquarium. A silencer keeps the venturi aeration device operating quietly. An adjustable air filter permits the user to fine-tune air volume and water mixing as desired. The intake tube adapter with prefilter screen prevents gravel or loose material in the aquarium from getting into the pump.

Maxi-Jet®PH pump and power head includes an innovative triple-suction cup mount, an adjustable hook with cable guide, and a grid support for optional foam cartridge, and comes in a complete range of sizes.

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ILuvMyGoldBarb

Marine Tank Addict

Registered: February 2008
Posts: 10335

Review Date: Wed November 5, 2008

Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 8

Positive aspects of the product (pros):	Well designed, can be modified
Cons:	runs hot creating lots of heat transfer, suction cups frequently let go

Maxi-Jets are one of the most reliable powerheads available. They run well and run for quite a while. The great part about these powerheads is that they can be modified with the use of a Sure Flo mod kit to create a greater amount of flow. A Maxi-Jet 1200 with a Sure Flo mod kit can produce up to 2100gph of flow. These powerheads come with 2 different strainers, one for use with a Undergravel filter and one for use when simply generating flow. The Maxi-Jet line also holds up well under use on Wave Makers like the Wavemaster Pro from Red Sea.

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travie

Senior Member

Registered: November 2007
Location: Indiana
Posts: 2309

Review Date: Tue November 11, 2008

Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 5

Positive aspects of the product (pros):	Directed flow, can be modified
Cons:	Suction cups and directed flow

I would mainly recommend this pump for mixing of saltwater for water changes. The directed flow can be a good thing, but it isn't that great for saltwater tanks. The suction cups are the worst part of this powerhead, because they fail too easily. For saltwater mixing, hospital, and QT tanks, this is a good cheap alternative to the more expensive of powerheads.

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sandy_n

sandy

Registered: March 2008
Location: Missouri
Posts: 3161

Review Date: Wed January 28, 2009

Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 8

Positive aspects of the product (pros):	Directed flow
Cons:	Suction cups

I use the Maxi-Jet for creating water movement. I really like having the ability to rotate the water flow in a particular direction plus being able to control how strong the "current" of water will be.
Thank goodness it has a hook to hang over the side of the aquarium because the suction cups don't seem to work well. But that's the only negative thing I have found with this product.

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UnknownFish

Member

Registered: August 2009
Location: Glen Burnie, MD
Posts: 123

Review Date: Sat September 26, 2009

Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 8

Positive aspects of the product (pros):	can be modified
Cons:	suction cups

The maxi-jet 1200 with the mod is great it takes the flow and puts it out in a wider cone shape instead of a narrow stream, you can now purchase a magnet upgrade and get rid of the suction cups, I cant remember the name of manufacturer of the magnet holder but its great.

funkman262

Senior Member

Registered: July 2010
Location: Tampa, Florida
Posts: 1133

Review Date: Wed November 10, 2010

Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 8

Positive aspects of the product (pros):	Very inexpensive
Cons:	Not very flexible

I own three of these and use them for various reasons. I have a MJ1200 as a return pump my my 10g display/10g sump setup. I have another MJ1200 to mix saltwater with. And then I have a MJ400 that I've connected to a gravel vac for a CO2 diffuser. For the most part, I'm very pleased so far with the performance on all of them.

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