Suction cup woes

[HAWKS12thMAN]

So both of my MJ1200's keep falling off the glass. I clean the cups and the glass behind them all the time. I cant use the hanging clips because I have glass tops. Any Ideas? I thought about superglueing them, but that would make cleaning them a pain.

 

[yote]

Try boiling the cups.I remember reading on SWF.com ,that if you drop them in boiling water for a few minutes that it softens them up and makes thim stick better.
But the best bet is to get a couple of those magnetic holders for your MJs.

 

[poppinfresh]

suction cups blow. There are a couple companies that make magnet mount kits for Maxijets. Some people glue them to mag scrapers also.

 

[Rcpilot]

Are the powerheads up near the surface or down low?

If they are down low--just flip it upside down and rest the top on a rock. I'd still use the suction cup, but use the rock to offer additional support.

Does anybody know where to get those other impellors for the MJ1200 pumps? I thought I saw a mod that had blades on the impellor that looked like the Koralia blades. Like a propellor. Supposed to bump the flow rate up quite a bit. Around $25 for the mod kit.

 

[yote]

Have you tryed Foster and Smith?

 

[HAWKS12thMAN]

Would glueing magnets to the back of them mess with the magnetic drive?

 

[yote]

They sale magentic holders for em,so I dont see why it would.

 

[bjohanson1234]

Would glueing magnets to the back of them mess with the magnetic drive?

Nope not at all. I have done it. I dont think that the magnets are strong enough to mess with the opperation.

Brian

 

[Bifferwine]

Suction cups suck. That is all.

 

[ReefKeeper]

Does anybody know where to get those other impellors for the MJ1200 pumps? I thought I saw a mod that had blades on the impellor that looked like the Koralia blades. Like a propellor. Supposed to bump the flow rate up quite a bit. Around $25 for the mod kit.

those are the sure flow 1600 mods ...

Reef Aquarium Wave Maker: Algae Free Sure Flow 1600 Maxi-Jet Upgrade Kit

Algae Free Sure Flow 1600 Maxi-Jet Upgrade Kit (Saltwater Aquarium Supplies > Powerheads > Accessories )

http://www.reefgeek.com/product/Sure_Flow_1600_Maxi-Jet_Upgrade_Kit_by_Algae_Free

i thought i would add a few links, but the prices seem to be about the same across the board.

 

[ReefKeeper]

here are the mag mounts for ALL maxijets ...

Algae Free Sure Grip Magnetic Powerhead Holder

 

[HAWKS12thMAN]

wow those almost cost more than the pumps.

 

[reeffreak]

Get some Koralias pumps,your right,those magnet kits for the MJ are kinda pricey.

 

[Oscarsdad608]

mjmods you can buy the kit for the flow upgrade for 20 bucks.

 

[RigoSharon]

try velcro...upss sorry..i think it wont work..

 

[ReefKeeper]

mjmods went out of business. you can get ECO maxi mods now but the mag mount is still between $25 and $35.