Rio HyperFlow vs. Iwaki MD20RLT

[Oc Rodriguez]

I currently have the Rio HyperFlow as a return pump for my 100G tank.
I'm thinking of replacing it with the Iwaki MD20RLT, but not sure
which will move more water all things being equal. I know the Iwaki
may be quieter, and create less heat. That being said, any comments?

thank,
Oc

[kim gross]

Don't know which model of the RIO that you have, but I can say the 20rlt
will not put out much water, for a 100 gallon reef tank, I would suggest
a 40rlxt myself for the return pump.

Kim


Oc Rodriguez wrote:
> I currently have the Rio HyperFlow as a return pump for my 100G tank.
> I'm thinking of replacing it with the Iwaki MD20RLT, but not sure
> which will move more water all things being equal. I know the Iwaki
> may be quieter, and create less heat. That being said, any comments?
>
> thank,
> Oc
>

[Oc Rodriguez]

Kim,

Thanks for the info. I just found an Iwaki 70RT which I'm
considering. This powerhouse looks like it can move some serious
water.

O.C

On Mon, 19 Jul 2004 16:40:17 -0600, kim gross
> wrote:

>Don't know which model of the RIO that you have, but I can say the 20rlt
>will not put out much water, for a 100 gallon reef tank, I would suggest
>a 40rlxt myself for the return pump.
>
>Kim
>
>
>Oc Rodriguez wrote:
>> I currently have the Rio HyperFlow as a return pump for my 100G tank.
>> I'm thinking of replacing it with the Iwaki MD20RLT, but not sure
>> which will move more water all things being equal. I know the Iwaki
>> may be quieter, and create less heat. That being said, any comments?
>>
>> thank,
>> Oc
>>

[Steve \Srfmon\]

I have the 32hyperFlow on my 100g FOWLR & it works okay. If I didn't
have other current in the tank I'd be upset with the output. But hey it's a
Rio I've learned not to expect much from them.
I am thinking about upgrading to an Ampmaster 2000 & upgrading the
impeller to a bigger model (saves about $50.00).
Steve

"Oc Rodriguez" > wrote in message
...
> Kim,
>
> Thanks for the info. I just found an Iwaki 70RT which I'm
> considering. This powerhouse looks like it can move some serious
> water.
>
> O.C
>
> On Mon, 19 Jul 2004 16:40:17 -0600, kim gross
> > wrote:
>
> >Don't know which model of the RIO that you have, but I can say the 20rlt
> >will not put out much water, for a 100 gallon reef tank, I would suggest
> >a 40rlxt myself for the return pump.
> >
> >Kim
> >
> >
> >Oc Rodriguez wrote:
> >> I currently have the Rio HyperFlow as a return pump for my 100G tank.
> >> I'm thinking of replacing it with the Iwaki MD20RLT, but not sure
> >> which will move more water all things being equal. I know the Iwaki
> >> may be quieter, and create less heat. That being said, any comments?
> >>
> >> thank,
> >> Oc
> >>
>
>