Repti Flo 250

alfdawg · #1 (**permalink**) 09-28-2007, 08:58 PM

Hello all. I am new to the site and am starting my first build. It is a 29g and will have a false bottom with a water feature. Can someone give me the measurements of the repti flo 250 ? I have one on order and need to know so I can start building my false bottom. TIA Mike

jaysnakes · #2 (**permalink**) 09-28-2007, 09:34 PM

The dimensions on a Repti-Flow 250 are 2"x1.5"x2.75" (LxWxH).

I personally think the Repti-Flow 250 is junk. I used one in my first tank and the pump would constantly clog. I would have to tear it out clean it out and a week later it would do the same thing.

I much prefer the minijets 404 and 606s. These babies are powerful, inexpensive, and never clog.

If you go with the 250 make sure you set it up in a way that no substrate will get to it other wise I would expect you will have to dig it out now and again.

Best of luck with your tank!

andrew__ · #3 (**permalink**) 09-28-2007, 10:16 PM

you could probably set it up with a some sponge material before the intake to keep debris from clogging it, plus it would further help keep the water from getting gross by providing benefitial bacteria a place to break down ammonia and nitrate.

alfdawg · #4 (**permalink**) 09-29-2007, 12:22 AM

Thanks for the replies. I will keep it in mind when I do another tank on the quality of the repti flo. It is already on the way so I'm going to use. I am going build a chamber just for the pump and place screen around the chamber. I did not think about the sponge. I have some filter material for fluval canisters for my aquariums that I can use along with the screen. Hopefully that will save the stress of having to un clog it a bunch. Thanks again for the advice and replies. Mike

MonopolyBag · #5 (**permalink**) 09-29-2007, 02:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jaysnakes

The dimensions on a Repti-Flow 250 are 2"x1.5"x2.75" (LxWxH).

I personally think the Repti-Flow 250 is junk. I used one in my first tank and the pump would constantly clog. I would have to tear it out clean it out and a week later it would do the same thing.

I much prefer the minijets 404 and 606s. These babies are powerful, inexpensive, and never clog.

If you go with the 250 make sure you set it up in a way that no substrate will get to it other wise I would expect you will have to dig it out now and again.

Best of luck with your tank!

Clogging, easy solution, make easy access to the pump, and cover it with some fiberglass mesh, couple layers, this si what I do to all my intakes, it helps ALOT!

Something like this...
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Mac · #6 (**permalink**) 09-29-2007, 05:02 AM

i have had a lot of success using the rio 50 power head, doesnt clog and pretty good flow rate.

holidayhanson · #7 (**permalink**) 09-30-2007, 09:16 PM

Aqua Jet 404 or 606 all the way. Mine has been running non stop for 4 months with no clogage. I took it out to examine the impeller...nothing but a little slime. I have it accessable in the back corner...which is not all that accessible. I can get to it and take it in and out if needed. It is inside a plastic container with large holes cut in it. The holes have screen siliconed over them which keeps out the large debris...the smaller stuff just gets pumped through. If you want a waterfall....dont use an irrigation manifold as seen on the blackjungle diy viv photo show.

alfdawg · #8 (**permalink**) 10-15-2007, 04:19 PM

Well I got my pump in. I am to the point with the viv that I was ready to put the pump in and test it. Not very strong at all. I don't believe it will pump the 15-17 inches that is needed for the water fall. I have ordered a new pump today- aqua jet 606. I will have to wait for it to come in now. Things are on hold till then I guess. Thanks again for the replies and advice. Mike