Rio pumps are a submersible pump and are not to be used as an external pump. These Rio pumps do not have an inlet for tubing to attach to. The Rio 50, 90, 180 are most often used for table top fountains, Rio 400, 600 are perfect for small aquariums and larger fountains and Rio 1100, 3100 are great for aquarium or pond use. These pumps also may be used with the Rio Pro Filter and/or Rio Large Fountain Heads.
Use Rio Plus Pumps in Wet/dry filters, Venturi protein skimmers, Undergravel filtering systems, Ponds and fountains
Use as a submersible pump only!
Inlet screen prevents debris from damaging the impeller
To assess your aquarium needs you should consider a pump that circulates 4 times tank volume for freshwater and 5 times for salt water. The use of filters or when bringing water up more than 1 foot will begin to reduce the total GPH flow and should be considered. Pond circulation should be 2-3 times volume of small ponds. Larger ponds should have circulation as close to total volume as possible. All Rio pumps come with a flow control valve that allows you to adjust the output to meet the needs of your water project. The table above will help you select the Rio Pump to meet your needs.Models come with 6ft / 1.8m cord. Pumps operate at 115V / 60Hz and come with power transformer with UL, CSA, GS, CE, SAA listings available.Features:
Energy-efficient design
Fully submersible
Quiet operation
Low heat emission
Reliable and long-lasting
Ceramic shaft
High flow rate
Magnetic rotor technology
Use in aquariums and ponds
Fresh and saltwater applications
Good water circulation is critical to maintaining a healthy environment. Rio Hyper Flow Powerhead Pump delivers high performance at an affordable price. Rio Hyperflow pumps can be used in freshwater and saltwater aquariums.
This compact, highly efficient pump uses Neopower magnetic vortex rotor blade technology to pump more gallons per watt than any same-size external pumps. Rare-earth compounds pack power into a neatly compact pump. Cool and efficient operation keeps energy costs low. The titanium shaft with ceramic bushings offers strength and resistance to corrosion. Rio HyperFlow Pump High-impact plastic construction makes Rio Hyper FlowTM durable and reliable. The Rio Hyper Flow is fully submersible and offers the best-performance water pump on the market.
Rio Hyper Flow can be used with:
Wet/dry filtration
Venturi protein skimmers
Undergravel filtering systems
Water gardens and ponds
Waterfalls and fountains
Rio Pump Features:
Powerful and efficient
Compact
Reliable
Affordable
Easy installation
Streamlined and quiet operation
Fully submersible
Titanium shaft with ceramic bearing
Vortex rotor blade
High flow rate
Energy-efficient design
Rare-earth magnet
Low heat emission
Multi-purpose