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**random_alias** · 11-12-2005, 05:47 AM

Actually, I hate HOB filters but in the case of a 1.3 gallon tank I didn't think a mini submersible would fit well. A small, weak, silent water pump sounds like my best option.

The Rio Mini 180 is 120 gph.

Rio Mini 50 is 66 gph before attachments. 2.2" x 1.4" x 1.8". Same size as the 180 according to what I've read . Adjustable valve for flow rates.

Sounding pretty good if it's quiet. I could reduce the flow and then aim it to bounce off a wall or two and probably not have rip current probs. I've heard of reliability probs with Rios but in this application I don't think it would really matter. How quiet are Rio pumps?

11-12-2005, 05:47 AM	#35 (permalink)
random_alias Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (10/100%) Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NC Posts: 728	Actually, I hate HOB filters but in the case of a 1.3 gallon tank I didn't think a mini submersible would fit well. A small, weak, silent water pump sounds like my best option. The Rio Mini 180 is 120 gph. Rio Mini 50 is 66 gph before attachments. 2.2" x 1.4" x 1.8". Same size as the 180 according to what I've read . Adjustable valve for flow rates. Sounding pretty good if it's quiet. I could reduce the flow and then aim it to bounce off a wall or two and probably not have rip current probs. I've heard of reliability probs with Rios but in this application I don't think it would really matter. How quiet are Rio pumps? __________________ "Insanity: doing [or asking] the same thing over and over again and expecting different results."