Pump Recommendation

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Hello. I'm looking to install a controllable pump on the overflow wall of my 55 gallon tank, so looking for one where the dry-side, outer magnet is waterproof. Looks like Tunze offers waterproof magnets, but curious what other options you're using for similar applications. Thanks for your help!
 
I've used a food vacuum sealer to seal magnets so I could place a power head on the back wall of am AIO

PS . If you find a tunze unit you like and the magnet is waterproof I would do that route. Their powerhead run for many years, have a good warranty and support is great. I have a couple of tunze powerheads 10 years old that still work fine. I wish I could say the same for my vortechs. If an internal magnetic isn't cracking the bearing are failing on a dry side. 😡
 
I've used a food vacuum sealer to seal magnets so I could place a power head on the back wall of am AIO

PS . If you find a tunze unit you like and the magnet is waterproof I would do that route. Their powerhead run for many years, have a good warranty and support is great. I have a couple of tunze powerheads 10 years old that still work fine. I wish I could say the same for my vortechs. If an internal magnetic isn't cracking the bearing are failing on a dry side. 😡
Thanks for the advice!
 

WHICH PART OF YOUR SETUP IS HARDEST TO REACH OR REMOVE FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE?

  • Glass behind or beside the tank

    Votes: 8 23.5%
  • Powerheads or wavemakers

    Votes: 3 8.8%
  • Sump or rear filtration chambers

    Votes: 5 14.7%
  • Skimmer or other filtration equipment

    Votes: 2 5.9%
  • Overflow or plumbing

    Votes: 7 20.6%
  • Lights or lids

    Votes: 0 0.0%
  • Mine is pretty easy to access!

    Votes: 8 23.5%
  • Other—tell us what I missed

    Votes: 1 2.9%
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