MGDMIRAGE Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 Still doesn't seem like enough flow to me, is there any mod that needed to be done to it other than removing the front and back? I don't, thinking maybe some sort of ball or club anemone... If the back is anything like the 2 gallon spec the baffle will cut most of the intake off, I had to cut a bit of the housing around the impeller otherwise the flow wasn't much better than the stock pump. Link to comment
MGDMIRAGE Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 Here is a pic of what i did to the 404 to clear the bottom of the baffle. Link to comment
jstuver Posted July 30, 2012 Author Share Posted July 30, 2012 Ok cool I will see what I can do because yea it doesn't seem any better than the stock pump. Link to comment
bdevillier19 Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 Still doesn't seem like enough flow to me, is there any mod that needed to be done to it other than removing the front and back? i just removed the front an back and it dropped right in. it seems that the spec 2 has different dimensions in the rear chamber. have you tried the 606 already and if so, you think that the flow is still weak? oh and by the way, thats a sweet looking little nem, and good photography as usual. Link to comment
jstuver Posted July 31, 2012 Author Share Posted July 31, 2012 i just removed the front an back and it dropped right in. it seems that the spec 2 has different dimensions in the rear chamber. have you tried the 606 already and if so, you think that the flow is still weak? oh and by the way, thats a sweet looking little nem, and good photography as usual. Yea I got the 606 still seems weak to me:( which direction do you have the intake part? I slid mine in so it is facing the main tank basically. And thank you! Link to comment
jstuver Posted August 2, 2012 Author Share Posted August 2, 2012 OK I figured out that the pump had sucked up a suction cup which was making it so there wasn't much flow lol. Problem fixed Link to comment
Justind823 Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 I really like the look of this tank! Keep it up Link to comment
jstuver Posted August 2, 2012 Author Share Posted August 2, 2012 I really like the look of this tank! Keep it up Thank you Link to comment
bdevillier19 Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 Yea I got the 606 still seems weak to me:( which direction do you have the intake part? I slid mine in so it is facing the main tank basically. And thank you! i have my pump positioned the same way you do, however i haven't tried the suction cup method to restrict the flow How do you like the pump now that it is flowing for you? i"m still very undecided on what i want to do for my lighting, one of these days i'll make the jump and place an order. Any more pics? Link to comment
gulfsurfer101 Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 Such a nice looking tank, what direction are you going with it now. Link to comment
Slafav Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 Have you tried facing the pump towards the first filter chamber? I takes a little coaxing, but it drops below the center divide and allows unrestricted intake for the pump. I then just pull it out by the tube and cord when I need to remove it. Link to comment
eodmike Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 Any updates on the tank? Where is your heater? What type are you using? What did you do with the filter area? I'm setting one up myself and am very interested in your build. Link to comment
metrokat Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 How goes this awesome tank? Link to comment
thomani Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 i have my pump positioned the same way you do, however i haven't tried the suction cup method to restrict the flow How do you like the pump now that it is flowing for you? i"m still very undecided on what i want to do for my lighting, one of these days i'll make the jump and place an order. Any more pics? Hey guys, I bought this tank a few weeks ago and I love it. Could you tell me where you guys found the maxi jet 606? I was only able to find the 600 on Amazon and I'm not sure if it's the same one you guys are talking about. Thanks for your help! Link to comment
bdevillier19 Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 Hey guys, I bought this tank a few weeks ago and I love it. Could you tell me where you guys found the maxi jet 606? I was only able to find the 600 on Amazon and I'm not sure if it's the same one you guys are talking about. Thanks for your help! i believe they no longer make the 606 pump. i found mine at a LFS. amazon may be the best place to get it now if none of your LFS have one. here what you want, or one similar in dimensions http://www.marinedepot.com/Mini_Jet_606_Powerhead_Aquarium_Powerheads_Compact_Pumps-Marineland_Instant_Ocean-AS1151-FIPHCP-AS1153-vi.html Link to comment
thomani Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 i believe they no longer make the 606 pump. i found mine at a LFS. amazon may be the best place to get it now if none of your LFS have one. here what you want, or one similar in dimensions http://www.marinedepot.com/Mini_Jet_606_Powerhead_Aquarium_Powerheads_Compact_Pumps-Marineland_Instant_Ocean-AS1151-FIPHCP-AS1153-vi.html Thanks! I found the 606 at a local shop. I made the mod and I'm really happy with the flow. I live in San Francisco (where macro is illegal) so I haven't been able to make the mod with removing the sponge. I've some some Zoas in there and they seem pretty happy! Link to comment
Clarinet_Reefer Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 How's the Spec V doing? Link to comment
Coach1993 Posted March 8, 2014 Share Posted March 8, 2014 If the back is anything like the 2 gallon spec the baffle will cut most of the intake off, I had to cut a bit of the housing around the impeller otherwise the flow wasn't much better than the stock pump. Would the maxijet 606 work on the 2 gallon? Link to comment
Noodle_083 Posted March 8, 2014 Share Posted March 8, 2014 Would the maxijet 606 work on the 2 gallon? Yes it will. This fellow reef has a spec 2http://www.nano-reef.com/topic/337323-godzillas-evanski-fluval-2g/ Link to comment
evanski Posted March 8, 2014 Share Posted March 8, 2014 Yes it will. This fellow reef has a spec 2 http://www.nano-reef.com/topic/337323-godzillas-evanski-fluval-2g/ Why yes...yes I do Would encourage OP and others to stop by the Fluval Spec Owners thread in the Pico section. Link to comment
jstuver Posted March 10, 2014 Author Share Posted March 10, 2014 Sorry guys I got out of the hobby for awhile and then back in and out once more after this tank lol. It was an awesome tank though and if I were to do this small of a tank again I would choose this tank. I need to start a thread with my current tank... Link to comment
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