diference between reef power RP- 26 & RN-1?

[Devaji]

@hart24601 nice post some pics or better yet a vid. I got a pair on the wish list of tank goodies :D

 

[Reef Breeders Verified Sponsor]

Wow. This is a really nice powerhead.... like shocking nice. This style should be the future of reef tanks with the flow pattern.

Got any Pictures? :)

 

[hart24601]

I will work on it this weekend! The tank just a baby reef tank atm though.

 

[Ciwyn]

This isn't a detailed photo of the powerheads but it does show them off a little bit.

I did an RN-1 on the back and a QP-9 plus at the front of the tank. They do sync nicely.

 

[imustbenuts]

Hello,
I just picked up 2 of these at RAP today. Will these operate on the Jebao twins controller used for RW pumps?

 

[Devaji]

nice @imustbenuts I hope to pick up a pair soon.
cant answer your question tho maybe Logan will chime in.

 

[imustbenuts]

This isn't a detailed photo of the powerheads but it does show them off a little bit.

I did an RN-1 on the back and a QP-9 plus at the front of the tank. They do sync nicely.

Are you worried at all about your return so low in the tank?

 

[Ciwyn]

Are you worried at all about your return so low in the tank?

They have siphon breaks at the top of them. Otherwise that would be quite an issue.
They're the siphon stoppers from customaquariums.com

 

[imustbenuts]

Is there a user thread for these pumps? I know this is a thread on the difference between the coral box and reef breeders.

 

[Devaji]

anyone tried to use these on 3/4" glass? wondering if there is an extra mag, one could use??
@reefbreeders Logan have you tried?

 

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anyone tried to use these on 3/4" glass? wondering if there is an extra mag, one could use??
@reefbreeders Logan have you tried?

I tried it briefly in an empty tank- it appeared to hold but it was questionable. We recommend 5/8" max, but I don't see why a stronger external magnet wouldn't allow you to use these with thicker glass.

 

[Devaji]

I tried it briefly in an empty tank- it appeared to hold but it was questionable. We recommend 5/8" max, but I don't see why a stronger external magnet wouldn't allow you to use these with thicker glass.

thanks Logan lets see if I get the tank 1st then we will see. I would like to use 4 of these and no PH on the sides. maybe wish fulling thinking. haha

my new up grade ( if I get it ) will be powered by reefbreeders lights.pumps and power heads! woot woot

 

[Reef Breeders Verified Sponsor]

thanks Logan lets see if I get the tank 1st then we will see. I would like to use 4 of these and no PH on the sides. maybe wish fulling thinking. haha

my new up grade ( if I get it ) will be powered by reefbreeders lights.pumps and power heads! woot woot

Awesome! Apologies if you already posted, what size is your new build? Last we spoke you had a 3x2x2, this one sounds like an upgrade :)

 

[Devaji]

Awesome! Apologies if you already posted, what size is your new build? Last we spoke you had a 3x2x2, this one sounds like an upgrade :)

haha yeah I am playing around with the red sea reefer XXL 750 or waterbox 230.6 same tank really 71x26x25ish 3/4" glass
debating on QP VS RPMs

 

[GAcoral]

Got an RP-M pump because I tought about using the benefit of very low GPH this pump offer, compared with others it really is low, having in mind that is nice to have the ability to get that small gph and increase it way up to 2,600gph meaning you can go from a nano to a large tank with your same pump. Plus the pump it has the low profile motor and impeller incorporated to it, it was another reason for me to try it. Also loved the rest of the features it came with, multiple speed settings, master and slave pumps, feeding timer and one that I don't know yet if any other powerheads offers now, the reverse mode, nice to have in case you'd want to cleanup sand and impeller. Hopefully I'll post back later about how I've benefited from it. [emoji106][emoji106]

 

[ReefyB]

Does anyone know if this pump (RP-M) has the ability to be mounted at a slight angle, like the Nero 5? I need a pump like this with a slim profile but I also need to be able slightly angle it downwards. And with the Nero 5 being more than twice the cost of this, I’m really trying to avoid needing to spend so much more $$ just to be able to put it at a slight angle.

 

[Reef Breeders Verified Sponsor]

Does anyone know if this pump (RP-M) has the ability to be mounted at a slight angle, like the Nero 5? I need a pump like this with a slim profile but I also need to be able slightly angle it downwards. And with the Nero 5 being more than twice the cost of this, I’m really trying to avoid needing to spend so much more $$ just to be able to put it at a slight angle.

How much is a slight angle? Can you provide more details about the application?

These push water out sideways as well as forwards, so typically you don't need to angle them.

 

[ReefyB]

How much is a slight angle? Can you provide more details about the application?

These push water out sideways as well as forwards, so typically you don't need to angle them.

15 degrees or so would work. I’m trying to get flow to a low area (bottom half of tank, in the center) that’s surrounded on all sides with rock. I need to mount it high on the tank, angled down, otherwise the surrounding rock just blocks/disperses the flow elsewhere.

 

[Reef Breeders Verified Sponsor]

15 degrees or so would work. I’m trying to get flow to a low area (bottom half of tank, in the center) that’s surrounded on all sides with rock. I need to mount it high on the tank, angled down, otherwise the surrounding rock just blocks/disperses the flow elsewhere.

I would suggest looking into our QP-9+, as those can easily be angled up to 90 degrees:

https://www.reefbreeders.com/shop/coralbox-qp-9-plus/

 

[ReefyB]

I would suggest looking into our QP-9+, as those can easily be angled up to 90 degrees:

https://www.reefbreeders.com/shop/coralbox-qp-9-plus/

Thanks but I really need the slim profile too. I still may give the RP-M a shot.