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Aquarist Forums => Equipment / DIY => Topic started by: Julie on June 20, 2008, 03:37:26 PM

Title: Rio Powerhead
Post by: Julie on June 20, 2008, 03:37:26 PM
Hello everyone, I have a Rio powerhead running my skimmer and it's not producing the same output as it did when I purchased it.   It's about a year old if I remember correctly.  Any ideas? 
Thanks!
Title: Re: Rio Powerhead
Post by: groupie02 on June 20, 2008, 03:39:40 PM
ok, stupid question but... did you clean it in that year?
Title: Re: Rio Powerhead
Post by: Agnate on June 24, 2008, 12:37:15 PM
I've heard the Rio powerheads are terrible designs, especially for use with skimmers (hard to clean and break easier, or something).  Supposedly the MaxiJet 1200 is a LOT better.  I confess, though, that I don't know all that much about skimmers, but I did read several reviews for a couple skimmers that urged everyone not to get the Rio powerhead, due to what you've discovered.