Versatile high-performance aquarium water pumps at a great price. The fully submersible Rio pumps with their long-lasting ceramic shaft offer a variety of uses from circulating water to draining/filling your aquarium. Designed with next-generation magnetic rotor technology, the Rio Aqua pumps provide tremendous pressure, making them a great choice for wet/dry filter or protein skimmer operation. Energy-efficient design for quiet operation with low heat emission. Rio+ Series feature improved ceramic bearings and ceramic shaft for enhanced and lasting performance. Includes: suction cup, venturi, strainer, and U/G adapter.
Features:
For submerged use only
Freshwater or saltwater
Energy-efficient design
Low heat emission
High flow rate
Magnetic rotor technology
Long-lasting ceramic shaft
Suction cups included for easy installation
Applications:
Wet/dry filters
Venturi protein skimmers
Undergravel filtering systems
Ponds and fountains
Replacement suction cups are available in bags of 4. One size for Models 50-800, and one size for Models 1100-3500.
Replacement
Impeller Assemblies available to keep your pumps running smoothly.
Model
Dimensions
Max head
GPH
Fittings
Watts
200
2-1/2" x 1.7" x 2.3"
2 ft
138
1/2"
6
600 Plus
2-1/2" x 1.7" x 2.3"
4 ft
200
1/2"
9.5
1100 Plus
3.9" x 2-1/2" x 3.2"
6 ft
382
3/4"
22
1400 Plus
3.9" x 2-1/2" x 3.2"
6.5 ft
420
3/4"
27
1700 Plus
5.1" x 2.7" x 3.7"
8 ft
642
3/4"
33
2100 Plus
5.75" x 2.63" x 4.19"
8 ft
692
3/4"
37
2500 Plus
5.75" x 2.63" x 4.19"
10 ft
782
3/4"
55
3100 Plus
6.4" x 4.29" x 3.15"
10 ft
900
1"
73
Please click on "More Information" for installation and maintenance tips, and cleaning instructions.
The versatile Rio Aqua Series can be used as submersible water pumps or as powerheads, performing a wide variety of duties within your aquarium. Rio Aqua pumps can power an under gravel filter, or they can be used as submersible pumps to move water from the sump back to the aquarium.
Each Rio Aqua unit comes with a suction cup for easy installation, venturi for pushing air into a skimmer, strainer for filtering debris, and an under gravel filter adapter.
The Rio Aqua pump is designed to run completely submerged in water. Do not operate these pumps out of water. These pumps should be submerged in water before connecting to a power source. The Rio Aqua pumps can be used in either freshwater or saltwater.
Installation Tips:
Set your submersible pump on suction cups at the bottom of your sump. This will help reduce vibrations and noise.
Be sure to completely submerge the pump before connecting it to a power source.
Try not to place the submerged pump's inlet near the output of the protein skimmer, if you have one installed. A skimmer can sometimes produce air bubbles in the exhaust water, and these bubbles can be sucked up by the pump and returned to the aquarium. These bubbles are undesirable inside an aquarium, especially a reef aquarium.
Maintenance Tips:
All water pumps benefit from regular cleaning. Check the manufacturer's instructions as to how often maintenance should be performed on your particular pump.
Basic Cleaning Steps:
Remove the pump from the system.
Remove filter from the front of submerged pump and remove debris. Rinse with plain fresh water (no soap).
Remove the impeller housing cover to expose the impeller.
Remove the impeller and the magnet. Inspect them for damage and wash with plain fresh water (no soap or abrasives).
Wash out the impeller housing with plain fresh water (no soap or abrasives).
Reassemble the pump and re-install it in your system.
NOTE: The Impeller Assembly may need to be replaced periodically to maintain a steady output flow.
Other Cleaning Tips:
If you have lime or mineral buildup on any part of your pump, you can dissolve these with a product designed to remove lime, salt residue, and other hard deposits on aquarium equipment. Make sure to rinse thoroughly with fresh clean water before reassembling your pump.
Testimonial By:
Testimonial:
Melanie Rodriguez Naples, FL
I've had the Rio 2500 for 5 years in my saltwater tank and it has never had any problems. Even after it ran dry once or twice and I never once performed any maintenance on it. (Running dry and no maintenance is not recommended!!) It's quiet; I never hear it. It doesn't seem to raise the tank temperature at all. The pump and accessories are easy to find. Bonus: It also costs less than most other pumps!
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Versatile high-performance aquarium water pumps at a great price. The fully submersible Rio pumps with their long-lasting ceramic shaft offer a variety of uses from circulating water to draining/filling your aquarium. Designed with next-generation magnetic rotor technology, the Rio Aqua pumps provide tremendous pressure, making them a great choice for wet/dry filter or protein skimmer operation. Energy-efficient design for quiet operation with low heat emission. Rio+ Series feature improved ceramic bearings and ceramic shaft for enhanced and lasting performance. Includes: suction cup, venturi, strainer, and U/G adapter.
