ARE THESE DECENT POWERHEADS??

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Hey guys. I'm just wondering if anyone has any experience with these DC powerheads? I'm looking to get a new powerhead for my 20g long. I'm looking for a DC powerhead with controllable settings and can be used via Bluetooth or a app/ remote. The one I have now is a plug and play no settings for flow or intensity and I feel like there isn't enough surface agitation. Please let me know what you guys think. 2nd picture is the powerhead I have now. 3rd picture is a pump I bought and it turned out being too big /strong for my tank :(.

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I like the Current powerheads. I’ve been using them for years and haven’t had a problem yet. For me, their only drawback is they don’t have a convenient battery backup option.
 
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At that price I would just get an MP40 for a little more.
I would but the only issue I have with them is I can't point it to the surface of the water. Correct me if I'm wrong but I think they stay stationary, you can't swivel the head at all right?
 

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I went with two of these and they’ve been great way more then enough flow. I keep them both at 30% each (lowest setting) in my 40 breeder and they creat enough flow through entire tank bout near the surface
 

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I like the Current powerheads. I’ve been using them for years and haven’t had a problem yet. For me, their only drawback is they don’t have a convenient battery backup option.

What voltage do they run on?

Are you sure this wouldn't work?

 

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Please don't get this product. I had to use the warranty service and went though 6 powerheads in 12 months. Safe the money and hassle, go with a different brand. I switched to 2 Nero 3s for my 75G softie tank and they work perfectly. You could easily get away with 1 Nero 3 for your 20G.
 

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they are fine if there are no problems. need to warranty one of the pumps but just going to forgo it and go a different route instead
 
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For a 20 Gallon tank you need something small otherwise I'd recommend Tunze 6095s which you can find at decent discount here and there.
 

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