Comments: The Rio 1700 is a workhorse for the average water fountain. It has the staying power needed to run my back yard fountain nonstop through all seasons ( except short Houston winter in Jan-Feb ). Low maintenance and easy access to the internal working parts makes this unit the best value I have owned. This is only the 2nd replacement pump I have needed in the past 12 years. Hats off to Rio!!!

Comments: This thing is a beast. I have 2 rio 800+ pumps. and i decited I needed a bigger return pump little did i know how much bigger this thing is lol. i have to dial it way down but it works great and is whisper quiet. the only thing i dont like is the suction cups. There really soft and dont stick to well. either way a great bang for the buck item. if i needed another one i'd buy this one again!!!!!

Comments: Great Pump - Working great on my 22g CAD as a return pump!

Comments: Runs worry free

Comments: Pump performs to design specifications, is quite, does not use much electricity, nor generate much heat. Easy to clean and the attachements make it versatile for many needs. As a sump pump it flows water equal to manufacturer benchmarks with 3/4 i.d. hose. And about a 25% increase in flow with 1 inch i.d. piping.
<br />Excellent product for the price! Taam rio 1700.

Comments: Just as expected quiet but powerful! Have had one on the reef tank for over a year and has run perfectly so I bought this one for a 29 gallon mini reef I set up. Would highly recommend!

Comments: I purchased this pump several years ago for my water fall
<br />and it preformed very well. I always stock a extra pump and this is it.Imay not use this pump for several years, but when I need it I will have it.

Comments: Quit working after just a few months. Only used it to stir water in my salt mixing tank.

Comments: I have had the 50, 90, and 600 units, but I would select the 800 over the 600 in future. The 800 pumps more, and it has a MUCH thicker power cord than the 600 - and comes with all the same attachments (all for only a couple dollars more).Highly recommended - and customer service and shipping were excellent!

Comments: I am using this to power bio pellet reactor. Runs perfect and takes up less space in sump.

Comments: I bought this pump as an emergency backup for the Taam Rio that's been running quietly in my sump for a year now. Since it has worked so well and is reasonably priced I thought I would have a spare handy just in case.

Comments: awesome I was looking for this everywhere my last one lasted 10 years finally I found it Great price fast shopping all worked Perfect
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Comments: In my opinion, these are and always have been the best pumps. They're quiet and last forever. I bought this 1400, because the Rio I currently have is 15 years old. It still works! I'm replacing it because I just cant believe it will continue to work and I just don't want to push my luck. I will be retiring it to the water change garbage can to circulate the water instead.
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<br />Other than some sparse periodic cleaning, I've done nothing to it. Never changed the impeller and its still makes less noise then the brand new Tunze I just bought. I needed better flow control like the Tunze has for more delicate flow adjustment. Although the Rio does have the ball valve attachment, the Tunze end dial more precise. I also have a 500, 600, 2-1700 in non critical roles, about as old. So far (knock on wood) Rio have never let me down.

Comments: Great pump for the money. Got 10 years out of my last one.

Comments: Product was installed in a small water fountian with no installation problems. When power was applied, the motor did not start. Removed it from the fountain, drained water from the device and applied power. Still did not start. Tapped the housing lightly and it started O.K. Re-installed pump in the fountain and it has been working fine for three days now. I did not dissassemble the pump, but suspect contamination in the rotor of the induction motor, impeller or in the bearings. The pump gives adequate flow into a head of twenty-four inches. Quality seems adequate at this early stage.

Comments: I ordered this pump to replace my old Maxi-Jet 1200 pump on my Aqua-C Remora protein skimmer. It is bulkier, but it is silent. The only noise you hear is the spray noise from the skimmer itself. I wish it was a little smaller, but I knew the size when I ordered it. The only issue I have is the mounting brackets that came with it are confusing, and I do not see any way to suction cup it to the side of the aquarium. It looks like you can only mount it from the bottom. It runs quiet and cool. What more can you ask for.

Comments: Had the pump running for a week now in the 30 gallon sump for my 90 gallon display tank with overflow. It pumps hard and is very quiet. Used 3/4 inch inner diameter PVC flex hose straight from outlet on Taam Rio 3100 to return bulkhead on display tank (no flow restrictors or extra connectors needed - very simple)

Comments: Took the advice of other reviewers and bought the Rio 1000 to power our new Remora protein skimmer. The set-up is so quiet that I occasionally panic that the power has gone off or something has stopped working. The whole set-up with the Remora and Rio 1000 has enabled us to get rid of the hang-on overflow/sump/protein skimmer/return spray bar mess and a hang-on box filter. The removal of all that clutter and the sweet silence is priceless!

Comments: Old one lasted 15 years. New one even better. Marine depot very friendly and helpful.

Comments: Lasts a long time- it is being used for a refugium. No problems so far.

Comments: This pump is amazing and extreamly quiet. I think is one of the best available out there. I can barely tell is on because is so quiet. Its very well equipt with all the extras that it brings to accomodate it to your setting. I love it and strongly recommend it.

Comments: I have a 280 gal. tank and a fish room with a frag tank. These pumps are excellent for many purposes, to empty a tank, ro/di, etc. They area hard, cheap and powerful.
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<br />I don't. recommend them for inside the aquarium. They produce heat and after a period the got clogged specially if you have them with a wave controller where they switch to an on off state frequently.
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Comments: Hello,
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<br />I have been using Rio pumps/powerheads for 15 years now. They have been used everyway i could think of and have always performed well. Except... hook up to wave makers.
<br />They are a very solid built product that moves a lot of water and at a good price. I just bought 2 - 3100s running them through 2 - 3/4" flow accelerators(another good product for the money). You have to listen really hard to hear a humm regarding this pumps sound.
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<br />Thank You,

Comments: I bought this for my little refugium and it works like a champ. It's quiet and pumps plenty of water. The other thing I like about this particular pump over others is that it comes with lots of adapters for different hose sizes and scenarios. A big plus!

Comments: Works great. Using it for bio pellet reactor.

Comments: I am using this pump to overdrive my Coralife skimmer on my frag tank. Works great, quiet, easy to clean and very affordable

Comments: I installed this pump on my new sump three days after ordering it,it arrived very quickly,and it performs great.It is more quiet than i expected which is great and at four feet of rise it really pumps a ton of water up to my display tank.awesome cheap pump!

Comments: Good pump for the money. Actually bought it as an exact replacement for a Corlalife Super Skimmer 65. Kind of disappointed that the original only lasted a little over a year. The orginal went out by the impeller getting stuck in position and the needle wheel not spinning. Pump still worked. Relatively quiet pump that comes with all the attachments as a powerhead setup. Only using the skimmer on this setup until sump/refugium is complete and then will move it to another tank.

Comments: I bought this to supply my home made algal turf scrubber with water flow. So far, it's worked great and runs very quietly.

Comments: I am using this pump for my potien skimmer, it was easy to install and runs super quiet. I would highly recommend this pump.

Comments: the minimum sized pump for the phosban reactor. requires cleaning often(every few days). good price though

Comments: Could not agree more with another review. The noise level of these pumps are very disappointing. The stock Rio 400 that cam with my 12 gallon nano was extremely loud and I was told that the newer Rio+ pumps are much more quite. Turns out the noise level was the same.
<br />I would not recommend this product to my friends.

Comments: ...meaning RIO!...I used to own an aquarium store in Los Angeles and have been in the hobby for decades...I have been using RIO pumps for years and years. RIO's are QUITE, STRONG, RELIABLE and ALWAYS my FIRST choice...hands down!!
<br />WORTH EVERY PENNY!
<br />p.s. My fish and corals love them too!!!

Comments: I've had several rio pumps in the past, some have been louder than others. Soon as I plugged this pump in I was extremely disappointed on its noise level. If this isn't a defective product and these pumps are actually this loud I don't think I will be using Rio again.

Comments: Works like a charm

Comments: The filter is a little more noisy than what I am accustomed to. I use it in a table fountain and this time I can hear the humming of the filter when before the water was the only sound...I love my fountain and use it in my massage practice so I needed a new filter.

Comments: I have for the past few years purchased the Rio 1700 pumps for our fish tanks which are placed in school classrooms. We have had 0 failures with the pumps so far, and we use them hard, and really depend on them to keep the salmon and trout eggs alive. Great product.

Comments: Got this Rio+1400 mainly purpose for water change. It works great. Quiet pump. I am very happy.

Comments: Exactly what I was looking for , for my outdoor fountain, works awesome.

Comments: I guess I was a bit too novice for this but the instructions were either super pathetic or they just assumed expertise that I did not have. Turned out it was really simple to put together and install but you would not gather that from looking at the directions. It works well with my small Continuous Syphon Overflow, though I would not use it with anything bigger sincle it is on full blast and doesn't work the overflow to capacity. That could be due to some complications of that overflow so there's that, too. The little suction cups could be improved since they don't like to stick but other than that, it's great. No major complaints.

Comments: I decided to purchase another Rio pump becasue I have had such great success with them over the past few years. I am sure that this pump will be no exception.

Comments: RIO+2100 replaced a 2 year 2100 unit in a three level cascading outside fountain in NE Florida. Fountain is supplied with well water that is high in calcium so scale buildup is a real problem. The fountain is in bright light so algae growth is a big problem. The impeller shaft and bearing went out on the old unit, but considering the amount of solids that pass through the unit I considered the longevity to be acceptable. The unit is energy efficient and runs quietly and is affordable. A good buy.

Comments: Seems to be working good so far.

Comments: Item as advertised, works great. I use it with my Remora protein skimmer.

Comments: The pump is great, the only negative is the stiff somewhat large power cord it has, the cord is difficult to adjust as needed in the location of the pump, doesn't bend well. I am very happy with the pump itself.

Comments: I have had one of these for the last 9 years, and just recently the impeller wore out. So I was going to order a new impeller, but decided to just get a new pump. This is a work horse of a pump and is rated really good as far as head pressure and flow. For the same pressure and flow in a different pump you will have to pay alot more.I love these pumps, I have one on my return and one on my skimmer.

Comments: I've only been using this pump for a short time now but I'm impressed with the gph. I'm using to pump RO/DI water out of my holding tank into 5 gal. containers and you better not look away or they will overflow.

Comments: bought to replace same unit that had bit the dust running as a return in my sump. no problems with the new unit - performs as expected, im just hoping it lasts as long as the other did.

Comments: Taam pumps are a good value for their price. Easy to clean and maintain.

Comments: I'm using one of these on my chiller return (height 50 inches) and it is working great. I can barely hear it and it's a perfect fit for the small space I had available.

Comments: I am using this pump for various things with my saltwater tank, mainly for mixing water and hopefully to pull RODI water for auto topoff from a bucket. Not sure if it will work with that yet. I'll update when I try it.

Comments: The Rio 50 might seem a little small at first, but it's size is key in it's applications. Works very well in small reef tanks and produces great flow to keep algae at bay. This pump is PERFECT for small pico and nano reef setups. Also This is a good pump to use for mixing small amounts of saltwater for smaller saltwater tanks. The price tag is excellent for such quality performance.

Comments: The best pump I hade ever had, excellent quality, excellent energy efficiency, quiet, good flowing.

Comments: I use the Rio 2100 to power my protein skimmer. Works great right out of the box and is very quiet. Also it runs cool to the touch and so does not add any heat to the water. I purchased this power head to replace the one I have used for over ten years.

Comments: Nice and quite, Small but powerful. Good pump for good price.

Comments: I bought this to replace the Rio 90 that supported my protein skimmer. the out put hole on the top is smaller than the old one that was on the skimmer.
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<br />that is fine i will have to run to ACE and get a piece of PVC to fit...

Comments: I purchased this to use as a CO2 diffuser in my planted tank. Very happy with the included attachments and performance.

Comments: I have used the Rio 1400 and 2100 for in-sump returns and for my protein skimmers for years. They last a long time, are sturdy but the metal impeller shaft rust over time. Better buy and replacement ceramic shaft. Those last forever.

Comments: very good sump pump i have two of these. Excellent parts come with it.

Comments: This pump replaced my 10 year old Rio 1700 and it works like a champ! It has multiple attachments, so it is very versatile. I use it in the cavity behind my 70 gallon reef tank and it creates excellent flow throughout. Great Price and it arrived within a week.

Comments: These pumps are quiet and very efficient. I can't hear any vibration as some users have mentioned in previous reviews. I have my Rio 1700 hooked up to my UV sterilizer since it requires 642 GPH and I have no issues what so ever. I also just purchased another one for my Protein skimmer.

Comments: The new powerhead I ordered will be used as a backup for a three tier fountain. I have been employing RIO POWERHEAD pumps of much larger capacity since 1998,and have found them exceptionally reliable. They run 24/7 with
<br />only occasional impeller replacment. I am in the market for an 1100 powerhead,but am told the older model,which I have three of,is no longer available for impeller replacment.

Comments: I am not new to Rio POWER HEADS. I started using them 12 years ago in my MMFI algea turf scrubber filter sustem. I would say 12 years is a good service record! I orrigionaly was introduced to these pumps by MMFI do to it's mild impact on micro organisems. the older models were noisey, however, the improved newer models are quiet. I love these pumps! they are incredably versatal! Very dependable! I highly recomend them.
<br /> Signed: Joe, A happy owner of 2 Rio+2500

Comments: Disappointed my first one lasted only a little over a year before the motor failed. I replaced it with another RIO because I didn't have the experience to change everything out.

Comments: I used a new 2100 to run my Aqua Medic protien skimmer. It lasted two nights! There was a crack down the back, on the inside sealed part. This let water into the electronics and fried it. What a buy, two nights for $50! On to better pumps for sure. I could only imagine what this could of done to my fish when shorting out if is was in the display tank instead of the sump!

Comments: This was my first Rio pump and I'm not that impressed. This thing vibrates like crazy and the noise level is unacceptable for use anywhere you would be for more than 5 minutes. I used it for circulation in a 10 Gallon tank and couldn't get it to quiet down. I swapped it out for a Maxi-Jet that I was using to pump RODI water from a storage tank and the noise went away.
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Comments: It's doing a great job making our fountain do its thing. Reliable, quiet, and efficient.

Comments: I HAVE BEEN USING RIO PRODUCTS FOR OVER 20 YEARS.
<br />IN MY OPINION RIO MAKES ONE OF THE BEST POWERHEAD PRODUCTS IN THE MARKET TODAY. I WOULD RECOMMEND THEM TO EVERYONE.

Comments: nice and powerful no complaints here.not noisy at all.best bang for you're buck

Comments: I'm amazed with this pump. I use it in my DIY skimmer and it creates tons of micro bubbles. Plus runs very quiet and no heat at all

Comments: Great return pump, flow is a bit too focused for powerhead use, but it is a workhorse in terms of reliability, price and maintanence as a pickup or return pump.

Comments: Great flow for my skimmer!

Comments: I'm sure I'll like it just fine......once it arrives. I'm still waiting. However, in fairness, I have used these pumps exclusively in my ceramic fountains and they work beautifully.

Comments: The pump is a good price, has good flow rate, alittle louder then some other pumps I have tried, but worth the money.

Comments: This is the 3rd one I've bought and all three are working great on my tank! Haven't had an issue. Would definitely buy again.

Comments: I am using the Rio 180 to power my Phosphate Reactor and it is working great so far for this. I would suggest this pump to any one getting a Reactor.

Comments: I replaced a older little giant with the Rio+ 2100 and it works great so far. I am pushing water up 36" in a fountain. The ball valve accessory worked great to reduce flow. A great pump and great service, received the pump in just 3 days.....

Comments: I have to pile carbon bags ontop of this thing to keep it from vibrating all over my sump. It also sticks from time to time. pumps need to be cleaned but when this one sticks it's clean inside. I'm switching to a Mag 12 for better flow and no noise. The mag 12 i have now pumps water back into my 135g reef. It dosn't make a sound!!

Comments: I've had this pump for over a year now,no issues yet,very quiet and has great flow,for the price you cant beat it.

Comments: This thing works like a champ

Comments: I use this pump for water top off system. Very nice! Works as they said it would.

Comments: works as expected, i used it as a pump to my refugium and it is relatively quiet. price point is good, so if it wears out, i just get another...

Comments: I bought this for my return line from my sump. It was quiet for awhile, then after I checked my check valve and turned it back on it was louder! Its a good pump for the money!

Comments: Great pump for the price! I have a couple others that have been running for over 2 years straight with out any problems.

Comments: I was advised that this pump would work in freshwater to add aeration as well as some movement. It works fine as a powerhead to add movement, but the parts which accompany the pump do not operate as well as another power head I have to add air to the current to aerate the tank. After several false starts and a call to the help line, the pump will not operate as an aerator, it just puts water out of the tank through the air in line. I would not recommend this as an aerator.

Comments: Works well, a little louder then my last pump, but by no means is it too loud or even remotely annoying. Keeping the water moving well, and the algae away

Comments: Works fine, but heck of a noise. Loud deep humming, plus other clattering sometimes. May be because it is pushing up 40 inches of head from the sump/refugium. The noise makes me wonder if it will give out due to excess strain.

Comments: Pump arrived quickly, hooked it up, plugged it in, works like a champ, quiet, efficient, awesome gph, this is my second one of the same thing, I love it! Great quality and performance.

Comments: This is a replacement for the one that I had that burned up. I love the Rio's. I have many different sizes and love them all.

Comments: Thanks. The product is as described and I received the package very quickly.

Comments: Technical questions answered, next day delivery. Excellent experience.

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<br /> It's plenty powerful and very quiet. Does the job unobtrusively, and I'd recommend it to anyone.

Comments: Well what can i say other than this pump rocks! I have a TRUVUU Mighty Max wet dry and finding a pump that was not too big was not easy. I tried several different ones but output was either too weak or too strong. This pump was a happy medium. Only down size is the lack of fittings for 1/2" pvc. None the less with a few adapter mods its the best out there.

Comments: This is being used to intensify water movement in my 1/2 round 54 gal reef tank. It works wonderfully

Comments: I needed a replacement for my JBJ 12G Nanocube and this one fits the bill great. If you want to have 2 flows on the output, I would recommend going the next size up. If you only use one output line like I do, this one works great!

Comments: I have a RIO+ 1700 as a return from my fuge/sump. It's quiet, reliable, and very affordable. I would buy other Rio pumps after my experience with this one!

Comments: Great little pump. Perfect fit for my phosban reactor.

Comments: I have been using the Rio water pumps in my water gardening business for 15 years. I refuse to use any other pump. They run for years and are easy to keep clean. My water gardens aren't always clean, but my rio pumps do not clog up with plant matter. I am trying to become a distributor in my area too!

Comments: It comes with a bunch of adapters, and fittings. very useful, and affordable.

Comments: My protein skimmer uses this model pump, and this is my third one. Each one seems to last 18 to 24 months. I'd switch to a different model, but the physical dimensions & specs are a fit for my skimmer. Hopefully this one will last longer- at least they're relatively cheap!