Would this power head work for A 15g cube?

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might be a bit strong...
I was pretty happy with this once it's programmed.
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But, on some of the Maxspect gyre's you can pull off one side. then turn it way down. Also are you doing SPS? Because even then it might be a too much for softies. If it is cheap then give it a try.
 
something like a jebao slw 5 (probably turned down to around 50%) would be a better size for the tank. Having a slightly bigger pump and using it at a lower power level helps a pump last longer and lowers sound.
The gyre would most likely have too much flow even at the lowest setting
 
I"m not an expert but I would make sure you have new wood floors first
 
I agree gyres are overpowered for a 15 gallon..... I have 2 sicce voyager nano's on my 15 gallon softie tank, great little powerheads for a cheap price that will last years.
 
You will find with a 15g tank most powerheads are too strong, even on their lowest setting.
 

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