Rio 360 Motion

[TexasState]

Have you try out the Rio 360 Motion on a reef tank? I bought one and will try it on my Maxijet 1200.

http://www.tmc-ltd.co.uk/aquariumproducts/images/Rio-motion.jpg

The Rio Motion fittings provide a constant 360º current surge .
Its simple design means there is no need for additional electrical and mechanical components, reducing cost, risk of breakage and consumable spare parts. The multi directional "duck bill" nozzles allow the user to adjust the direction of flow to their exact requirements. Rio Motion is especially helpful in reef aquariums to duplicate the moving current of the ocean.

[RedDragon]

wow :o were can I get one of these baby's and for how much

[TexasState]

I picked one up earlier today. It cost $15, with tax it was around $16.25
Please let me know if you want it, and I'll resale it to you. Brand new, still in the shrinkwrap. I have the receipt and everything.

[RedDragon]

ya I'll take it but how did It work did it work good, oh never mind I forgot you did not use it hey how about you try it and tell me how it works and I'll still buy it from you :-D

[TexasState]

I haven't used it, but I've seen in running for one year in one store, and six month in the other. The guy who ran it for six month say he does clean it out around once a month. It's supposed to be used on Rio 600 to 800 pump but both stores that I've been to used it on their Maxijet pump. It's a product from Rio, what more can I say about Rio product.

[RedDragon]

well I have 3 maxijet 1200 but only use 1 in the 37g I hope to use it
on one of the maxi's :-D

[Chris]

So who sells these? I wouldn't mind checking one out in action.

[TexasState]

You can order it from online for (MD, or PA) for around $12.50.) Otherwise, Fish Ranch in Houston have it for $15.

[Jimnorris]

Yes I have used them before. NONE still working. They do work until they will stop. They also take up alot of room. Make sure the unit is low enough in the water or as the rotation gets to the top of the water line it may squirt water on something like lights/you!
Jim

[witecap4u]

So, it looks like it just spins by using the jet of water coming out the end to push it......? How fast does it turn?

[TexasState]

Someone suggested to lubricate it with vaseline and clean it out to keep it operational. It's powered by the water jet from the water pump. I guess the speed depend on the angle of the adjustable outlet pipes.

[Triggerman]

hey vinh,

i'll be in the 1960 houston area going towards conroe tommorrow and was thinking about seeing a couple of the good or big shops around. is there anything worth seeing around the 1960 humble area or close by. if so can you give me any names, numbers, or quick directions.

thanks,

ray

[TexasState]

There's Aquarium World(formerly Fish Ranch II) on Jones Road, right close by to 290.
http://houston.citysearch.com/profile/9919249/

This place is way up North for me, so I haven't check it out lately.
Here's the rest of the store in the Southwest Areas:

Global Fish N Pet (Inside Fiesta Shopping Center) on Bellaire/Gessner (Down the street from Fish Ranch on 59.) http://houston.citysearch.com/profile/9882043/

T&T Fish and Reptile on Highway 6 & Bellaire ( Randall Shopping Center.) http://www.ttfishreptile.com/

Fish Ranch on 59 & Larkwood (Across the street from Sharptown Mall.)
http://houston.citysearch.com/profile/9927090/

Fish World on Bellaire and Synott (My Hoa shopping Center, across from Kroger.) http://houston.citysearch.com/profile/9938541/

Fish land on Westheimer and Synott, inside the Windchimes Center http://www.kinpark.com/fishland/

There's another store out close to the Astro Dome areas, but I have never been there.