Modify your MaxiJet 1200 for more flow

[Marc Levenson]

My son's 29g needed more flow, and I've seen various modifications over
the years. Rather than adding another powerhead, I thought I'd give
this one a try. A member of DFWMAS told me how he did it, and it seemed
like a good little DIY project. A hacksaw and a drill, plus 10 minutes
of your time and you'll be amazed.

Using a hacksaw, I cut off the jet off the impellar cover.
http://www.melevsreef.com/plumbing/mj_mod1.jpg

Holes were drilled in the coverplate to allow more water to flow in.
http://www.melevsreef.com/plumbing/mj_mod2.jpg
http://www.melevsreef.com/plumbing/mj_mod3.jpg

Here it is in the tank.
http://www.melevsreef.com/plumbing/mj_mod4.jpg

And what the tank looks like. The white is a sheet of eggcrate that
keeps the eels away from the clownfish.
http://www.melevsreef.com/plumbing/mj_mod5.jpg

And a 30 second video that is under 2 megs.
http://www.melevsreef.com/video/mj_mod.wmv

And one more, while feeding to demonstrate the flow better. 5 megs
http://www.melevsreef.com/video/mj_mod_flow.wmv

Marc
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[Reptoreef]

Nice... I've seen another one using the 1200, a r/c boat prop, and a modified housing that resembled a seio-type system... also with amazing flow.

[RickS]

Would this be worth doing to the 1200 on an Aqua C Remora?

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Nice... I've seen another one using the 1200, a r/c boat prop, and a
modified housing that resembled a seio-type system... also with
amazing flow.
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[EQCM2B]

About how much increase in flow would you think this makes? i have a MJ600 and a MJ1200. Still need a little more flow.

[Reptoreef]

Hard to say, but an obvious increase is worth it, IMO.

[dakar]

Though I haven't seen one of these hacks in person for the MJ's, the relative costs for construction compared to the falling price of the seio line of pumps makes them a lot more attractive and one less thing to have to worry about. The Seio M2600's are flooding the streets now, so the smaller 620 and 820's prices are dropping. The M620's are running around $30 or so, might be a better choice unless you happen to have the props and such hanging around and want to play.