Best Powerhead for Fluval Evo 13.5?

[Blocker620]

Hey all, so I recently figured out the reason my tank had been cloudy was the lack of water circulation in the tank. Now that I know this I am looking for some good powerheads. Anybody know of good ones for the Fluval Evo 13.5? Thanks!

 

[KingTideCorals]

Hey all, so I recently figured out the reason my tank had been cloudy was the lack of water circulation in the tank. Now that I know this I am looking for some good powerheads. Anybody know of good ones for the Fluval Evo 13.5? Thanks!

I honestly think a Nero 3 is a great option! I run one in my UNS 5N Macroalgae system!

 

[NeonRabbit221B]

Skip out of a powerhead and upgrade the pump to a MJ1200 or Sicee .5 or 1.0. Get a random flow generator and problem solved without cluttering the tiny display.

 

[stauzin]

A single jebao slw-5 or slw-10 is good budget option. I currently have the slw-10 in my waterbox mini pen 15 and it works great. The slw series is basically a nero 3/5 knockoff but they do work and will save you some $$.

 

[Bsnow0053]

I use the hygger mini wave maker, I love it and it's alittle cheaper then the others.

 

[Mikedawg]

Skip out of a powerhead and upgrade the pump to a MJ1200 or Sicee .5 or 1.0. Get a random flow generator and problem solved without cluttering the tiny display.

÷ 1 Yep, much cleaner look for a small tank and Sicce's are adjustable

 

[BurgerFish]

Random flow generator is compatible with Evo 13.5? What model?

 

[NeonRabbit221B]

1/4” with 2 or a single 1/2”.

I did 3D print mine but others have posted about using them.

 

[hqn77]

Currently using the Aqamai KPS. Quiet and enough power to push water for the Fluval 13.5. Highly underrated pump for nano setups.

 

[Rickybobby]

Your tank wasn’t cloudy because of the power head. It is because of a bacterial bloom. Any power head 250gph is fine also a sicce 1.0 return helps a lot as well

 

[Bsnow0053]

I use the hygger mini wave maker, I love it and it's alittle cheaper then the others.

I forgot to put before I also use the sicce .5 and honestly if I had the wave maker and pump full bast it'd be way to much flow. I use 2 1/4in rfgs, I tried just one single 1/2in and felt like it just wasn't working right for me the return was pushing out more water then I wanted.

 

[Mulkxican]

A single jebao slw-5 or slw-10 is good budget option. I currently have the slw-10 in my waterbox mini pen 15 and it works great. The slw series is basically a nero 3/5 knockoff but they do work and will save you some $$.

What setting do you run your 5 on I have mine in 13.5 fluval and seems to be strong even on low.

 

[Reef Jockey]

÷ 1 Yep, much cleaner look for a small tank and Sicce's are adjustable

+2 on the return pump upgrade. I added the Sicce 1.0 and no powerhead. Flow is perfect

 

[Reefsupreme]

Nero 3 turned down would be my choice. Have several and love them.

 

[rp2763]

Sorry to jump on this thread and reopen it. I have a sicce 1.0 with 2 random flow generators. I feel like there is stagnant water on the opposite side from the pump. Does anyone without a powerhead have this issue?
I'm thinking about adding a few pieces of loc line to one leg hoping the flow reaches that side. Any opinions?
Thanks