Water Movers: What powerheads are you using and are you happy with them?

[wranodj]

Just replaced Gyres with Nero 5’s. We’ll see.

 

[Doctorgori]

3 Neptune WAV’s my 210, plus 3 orbit eFlux pointing towards the bottom (waiting on Tunze for replacements)

 

[Rich Klein]

Water movement in a saltwater reef aquarium is so important on many levels so using the right ones in the right configuration for your tank is a pretty big deal! But with so many choices out there it's sometimes hard to choose! Today let's talk about which powerhead(s) or water mover(s) you use and why!

1. What pumps or powerheads are you using to provide water flow in your aquarium and are you happy with them?

2. If you could choose any powerhead or pump on the market what would you choose?

2 Wav & 2 MP40s in my 165 gal. Like them both, and like having water movement that’s not dependent on my Apex. Another level of redundancy.

 

[joseserrano]

Half Tunze, half icecap. Tunze great, icecap eh

 

[clown99]

2 opposite tunze 6040 with wide flow attachment, controlled by Apex. I can program the flow to get crashing waves during mid-day and predominantly left-to-right in the morning and predominantly right-to-left in the evening.

 

[NOBOGYZ]

Pair of xf250 Gyres and two Rossmont MX4100s. Also have a closed loop power by a reeflo Barracuda and my return comes back into the tank at the far end of my peninsula via two 1" outlets with RFGs. Tank is a 650 Peninsula.

I have a peninsula as well with closed loop coming out at far end and returns up top but need some flow in corners by wall and middle to bottom part as well. Where have you mounted your pumps? How have you hidden cords? Etc...thanks for the help

 

[tigre44]

Water movement in a saltwater reef aquarium is so important on many levels so using the right ones in the right configuration for your tank is a pretty big deal! But with so many choices out there it's sometimes hard to choose! Today let's talk about which powerhead(s) or water mover(s) you use and why!

1. What pumps or powerheads are you using to provide water flow in your aquarium and are you happy with them?

2. If you could choose any powerhead or pump on the market what would you choose?

 

[tigre44]

I run a gyre xf150 at 50% Alternating and two sun sun jvp101 about 800 gph. All in a 50 gal tank. I converted the Jvps to magnetic bases from worthless suction cups. All seem to work great Jvps are on 1 year I broke the shaft on one and no parts are
available but low price still makes them ok.

 

[mattrez80]

2 XF-250 Maxspect Gyres... No issues with them for almost 2 year. I do clean them every 3-4 months.

 

[rcpalmer1]

I really think you should have the ability to adjust the flow from 100gph to 3000gph.

I have no experience with the Nero but most all DC motors are not recommended to be run under 30%. Doing so can cause premature failure.

 

[rcpalmer1]

The one thing I will say is that the recommended maintenance on them is horrible. I did it for the first 4 month I owned them and had nothing but struggles. They were noisy and took forever.
I’m doing my normal cleaning now.

Unplug the controller, line the shipping container with a plastic bag filled with vinegar. Soak for 2 hours. Done for a month. I've only taken 1 of the 4 apart in over a year and a half, and that was to get a snail out of the cage.

I do similar. I have 4 Gyres and 6 regular powerheads. My biggest problem is coralline algae grows like crazy in my tank. I pull a bucket next to the tank with muriatic acid. I put the pumps in for about 5minutes. Then brush most everything right off. If anything is left I put them back for another 5 minutes and then they are done.

 

[WvAquatics]

Tested my coralbox qp16. They are super silent and move the water very well. Definitely glad I choose them.

 

[Sruiz]

Jebao (wp25 previously) PP8 and no shame in my game. They do what they're supposed to at a reasonable price. I've been lucky to have them run for many years. Motor has been touchy in the past but a quick flick and they're back to normal. Someday I would like to try a MP40 but at this point other items take precedence.

 

[Cam_official]

I've been really happy with my Jebao SOW-8's. Dead silent even on pulse mode and they move a lot of water for their size. Jebao has improved a lot on their initial quality issues.

 

[ChrisQ0904]

I was a long time vortech user until I recently tried gyres.... I really love the flow that the gyre produces especially if you run two with on pointed towards the top and the other to the bottom. I slowly pulled the vortechs out and am now only with gyres and couldn't be happier. Corals seem to not mind the difference in flow. I even saw a good amount of detritus blowing around when I made the switch. Cleaning is a bit more involved but I'll gladly do it.

 

[KeyloBeatz]

2xMP40’s in my 110 on crest mode.whats not to love. Easy to clean,quite,easy to use,and crazy flow.once you go vortex you don’t go back.

 

[Wildreefs]

1 mp60 and 2 mp40’s on a 180. Cant wait to get rid of them, looking for other options. I had two go bad on me in last year, driver melted. Constantly need to be cleaned , like every two weeks or else you get a clicking sound .

 

[Fishingandreefing]

I've been really happy with my Jebao SOW-8's. Dead silent even on pulse mode and they move a lot of water for their size. Jebao has improved a lot on their initial quality issues.

One thing I found that the sow model I can only tilt the powerhead upward so much as the cord is prevent it. While my OW I can point it upward without problem as theres a bigger gap you can just turn it. Is that the case for your sow8? Can you show a picture? Thx

 

[725196]

I have MP40qd and love it. I hate seeing wires in the tank and this is the only/best option at this time.

 

[EagleEye121]

Eheim compact 1000 return and Hydor 240 in my Fluval 13.5.
I wish the Hydor had more control like the larger models. Return can be loud too. Tank is in the basement so noise isn’t an issue.
Flow is very good for this tank.