Modify your MaxiJet 1200 for more flow

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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