Powerhead for 2.5 gal pico

[dinkyend]

Hi everyone, I recently set up a UNS 5s (2.5 gal) and I’m looking for recommendations for a powerhead.

Currently, the only flow is from the finnex p-7 HOB (52gph), and the right side of the tank is totally dead. This was the only HOB I could find that would fit the 4.7” tall tank. The hygger mini looks like the perfect form factor (I’m hoping to find something that won’t eat up too much precious real estate), but I’m concerned even at it’s lowest setting it might be too strong for such a small tank.

Any recommendations are appreciated.

 

[Kmarshall168]

Possibly this https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/newa-maxi-multi-use-powerhead-pump-mp400-106-gph.html

 

[Kmarshall168]

That might be too much flow though

 

[roboshark]

Hi everyone, I recently set up a UNS 5s (2.5 gal) and I’m looking for recommendations for a powerhead.

Currently, the only flow is from the finnex p-7 HOB (52gph), and the right side of the tank is totally dead. This was the only HOB I could find that would fit the 4.7” tall tank. The hygger mini looks like the perfect form factor (I’m hoping to find something that won’t eat up too much precious real estate), but I’m concerned even at it’s lowest setting it might be too strong for such a small tank.

Any recommendations are appreciated.

I just got a Jebao sw2 with Smart Controller from Aliexpress (Also sold on Amazon for more). On the LOWEST SETTING on h mode (quickly cycles on and off), it is doing ok in my 2.5 gallon Aqueon. Anything stronger and it wouldn’t be good longterm. This is the smallest affordable wave maker I found, the hygger mini costing double. Just got it today so I can’t speak on longevity, but it seems to be doing its job.

 

[jerricolaboy]

Or get another HOB filter and put it in the other side. +more filtration if needed later on=win

 

[dinkyend]

Or get another HOB filter and put it in the other side. +more filtration if needed later on=win

I actually ended up doing just that—put the same model HOB on the right side of the tank. That seems to be working perfectly! Thanks for the input.