Have had this powerhead for about 2 weeks now and I think I will forever hear the RRrrRRRrrrrRrrRRR of the engine randomly changing speeds. I have no experience with actually growing corals yet but I can tell you, this powerhead isn't gonna work out unless youre deaf. I read that it would go away over time but im normally trying to figure out why it seems louder. It is about to be my new salt mixing powerhead.
Something I am learning in this hobby is cheaper options aren't cheaper because I always end up replacing them for what I should have got. I also purchased a media basket on Etsy and have been fighting to get consistent water levels in the back and just glued some things to it to try to make it work better. Should have just got the Intank.. I bought cheap LED Bars from 21LEDUSA and they provide the PAR but the shimmer they create is completely unbearable so soon will be upgrading them.
Just buy the good one if you can it will make your life easier.
Something I am learning in this hobby is cheaper options aren't cheaper because I always end up replacing them for what I should have got. I also purchased a media basket on Etsy and have been fighting to get consistent water levels in the back and just glued some things to it to try to make it work better. Should have just got the Intank.. I bought cheap LED Bars from 21LEDUSA and they provide the PAR but the shimmer they create is completely unbearable so soon will be upgrading them.
Just buy the good one if you can it will make your life easier.