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    Posted: February 16 2008 at 1:59pm

Well the pump for my protein skimmer died, and I was lookin at buyin a new one to replace it, but I noticed that my pump looks different then the other rio 600 that ive seen for sale.  I didnt buy the origional skimmer or the pump so I dont know if the guy modified it or what.  mine has 2 little spickets (see pic) stickin out the front where most of hte pumps are just flat and are box shaped.  Also do you think I'm going to have to mod the next pump to have the 2 spickets so i can put the air valve thing on one, or can i just get a pump and put it on as is sold?
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just use the front cover of the pump that is bad that is what i did
out with the large and in with the nano
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what type of skimmer do you have?
I <3 Boxers
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I would get a small powerhead near the same size(just not a rio for this application) and mesh mod it. it would produce a much better skimmate and live longer, if you are near me I can show you how.
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I agree with John. Reuse the old volute.
 
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i actually ended up taking the pump to aquatic dreams with me yesterday when I took my kids out to lunch.  The guy there told me it was a rio+ model.  $29.99 so i just bought it.  I had been lookin at the non+ model ones on ebay and with shipping they were $25.  For the difference I just couldnt be bothered to  make it myself. 
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good deal!
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