Power head recommendations

Dannywilders · 07/10/2014, 11:31 AM

I have recently set up a innovative marine nuvo 38. I was just wanting to know opinions on which ones to get apart from the highly like vortech mp10s

cloak · 07/10/2014, 11:37 AM

I've been using some of the Koralia power heads for quite awhile without any problems.

http://www.aquacave.com/pumps-powerh...owerheads.html

Dannywilders · 07/10/2014, 11:43 AM

Yeah iv had a look at them too iv been edging towards them although I heard something about they can start backwards or something?

cloak · 07/10/2014, 11:45 AM

Yeah, mine do that from time to time, but a good nudge from a chopstick or something usually gets them on the right track. It's never really been a big deal IME.

Cymonous · 07/10/2014, 11:51 AM

I've got two Koralia powerheads. I've never had one start backwards.

Dannywilders · 07/10/2014, 11:53 AM

Not too bad then I will seriously consider them then

todddye · 07/10/2014, 11:53 AM

I have a Jebao WP40 and WP25 and like them a lot so far, but I've only had them for a few months so I can't comment on their long term reliability.

Minkota · 07/10/2014, 12:03 PM

They usually start running backwards if they lose the little rubber bumper inside the cage and then you turn it off or you lose power. As mentioned above if you stick something in it, it will correct itself. I've also heard of people gluing an eraser in place of the missing bumper to keep it from running backwards.

Dannywilders · 07/10/2014, 12:03 PM

Oh yeah iv seen them advertised at the place I got my tank and I like the look of them but I can't say iv heard much about their performance. Are they noisy at all or really quiet?

Dannywilders · 07/10/2014, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Minkota

They usually start running backwards if they lose the little rubber bumper inside the cage and then you turn it off or you lose power. As mentioned above if you stick something in it, it will correct itself. I've also heard of people gluing an eraser in place of the missing bumper to keep it from running backwards.

Seems like they are easily correctable I guess then

todddye · 07/10/2014, 12:13 PM

I haven't compared them side by side with an MP40, but they seem quiet to me and can't be heard over my canopy PC fans which are very quiet to begin with.

I can say that I can hear them spool up when they're in Else mode - which is a random pattern wave.

Dannywilders · 07/10/2014, 12:18 PM

Nice one I will look in to them further then

VGT · 07/11/2014, 01:53 PM

I have an MP10 in my IM 30 - very good and I only run it at 70%.

reepher315 · 07/11/2014, 03:30 PM

I vote for the jebao. Lots of options and a decent price.

Mysticalknight · 07/11/2014, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Dannywilders

Yeah iv had a look at them too iv been edging towards them although I heard something about they can start backwards or something?

They can start backwards because they are ac pumps. But if you make sure you buy the evolution ones they have a rubber stopper in them that prevents them from running in reverse. That being said the stopper can break and it happened to me. I called hydor in California and they mailed me 2 replacement housings free of charge.

Mysticalknight · 07/11/2014, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by reepher315

i vote for the jebao. Lots of options and a decent price.

+1

Dannywilders · 07/11/2014, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by reepher315

I vote for the jebao. Lots of options and a decent price.

would you say the WP10 would be sufficient enough for my nuvo 38? its 24" length and i think like 14" depth?

whosurcaddie · 07/11/2014, 04:42 PM

Jebao RW-4

Dannywilders · 07/11/2014, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by whosurcaddie

Jebao RW-4

has it been released yet? if not do you know when is it would be coming out?

Jay Ellul · 07/11/2014, 05:29 PM

Vortech if You wanna spend the cash

Jebao of you want value :-)

whosurcaddie · 07/11/2014, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Dannywilders

has it been released yet? if not do you know when is it would be coming out?

http://reefbreeders.com/shop/jebao-rw-4/

reepher315 · 07/11/2014, 06:13 PM

wp10 is rated for 10-30 gal id go with the 25 and just turn it down a bit if its too strong.

Dannywilders · 07/11/2014, 07:15 PM

think you guys have convinced me to go with the jebaos haha they look really good for the price

Mysticalknight · 07/11/2014, 08:10 PM

I would think the wp10 would be fine for a 24" tank I have the 40 on my 6' and it hits the other side no prob

stiky · 07/11/2014, 08:29 PM

If you can spend the cash go for the vortech's. If you want awesomeness and affordability go with sicce. They never start backwards. Never make a sound. And have 360 degree mounting options. Medium price tag and have been running strong on a wave maker for 1.5 yrs now.

07/10/2014, 11:31 AM	#1
Dannywilders Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 37	Power head recommendations I have recently set up a innovative marine nuvo 38. I was just wanting to know opinions on which ones to get apart from the highly like vortech mp10s

07/10/2014, 11:51 AM	#5
Cymonous My Clown Attacks Me Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Akron, OH Posts: 2,105	I've got two Koralia powerheads. I've never had one start backwards. __________________ 100 Gallon Long with 20L sump 10 Gallon Office Tank Current Tank Info: 2 False Percula Clowns, One Spot Foxface, Diamond Watchman Goby, Yellow Tail Damsel, Engineer Goby

07/11/2014, 05:29 PM	#20
Jay Ellul Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 192	Vortech if You wanna spend the cash Jebao of you want value :-) __________________ Jay

07/10/2014, 11:37 AM	#2
cloak Moved On Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Stockton, CA Posts: 14,854	I've been using some of the Koralia power heads for quite awhile without any problems. http://www.aquacave.com/pumps-powerh...owerheads.html

07/10/2014, 11:43 AM	#3
Dannywilders Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 37	Yeah iv had a look at them too iv been edging towards them although I heard something about they can start backwards or something?

07/10/2014, 11:45 AM	#4
cloak Moved On Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Stockton, CA Posts: 14,854	Yeah, mine do that from time to time, but a good nudge from a chopstick or something usually gets them on the right track. It's never really been a big deal IME.

07/10/2014, 11:53 AM	#6
Dannywilders Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 37	Not too bad then I will seriously consider them then

07/10/2014, 11:53 AM	#7
todddye Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Stow Ohio Posts: 138	I have a Jebao WP40 and WP25 and like them a lot so far, but I've only had them for a few months so I can't comment on their long term reliability.

07/10/2014, 12:03 PM	#8
Minkota Registered Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: South Florida Posts: 147	They usually start running backwards if they lose the little rubber bumper inside the cage and then you turn it off or you lose power. As mentioned above if you stick something in it, it will correct itself. I've also heard of people gluing an eraser in place of the missing bumper to keep it from running backwards.

07/10/2014, 12:13 PM	#11
todddye Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Stow Ohio Posts: 138	I haven't compared them side by side with an MP40, but they seem quiet to me and can't be heard over my canopy PC fans which are very quiet to begin with. I can say that I can hear them spool up when they're in Else mode - which is a random pattern wave.

07/10/2014, 12:18 PM	#12
Dannywilders Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 37	Nice one I will look in to them further then

07/11/2014, 01:53 PM	#13
VGT Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: New Jersey Posts: 283	I have an MP10 in my IM 30 - very good and I only run it at 70%.

07/11/2014, 03:30 PM	#14
reepher315 Humble Student Join Date: May 2014 Location: Geneva, NY Posts: 816	I vote for the jebao. Lots of options and a decent price.

07/11/2014, 04:42 PM	#18
whosurcaddie Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 2,354	Jebao RW-4

07/11/2014, 06:13 PM	#22
reepher315 Humble Student Join Date: May 2014 Location: Geneva, NY Posts: 816	wp10 is rated for 10-30 gal id go with the 25 and just turn it down a bit if its too strong.

07/11/2014, 07:15 PM	#23
Dannywilders Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 37	think you guys have convinced me to go with the jebaos haha they look really good for the price

07/11/2014, 08:10 PM	#24
Mysticalknight Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Kissimmee, FL Posts: 166	I would think the wp10 would be fine for a 24" tank I have the 40 on my 6' and it hits the other side no prob

07/11/2014, 08:29 PM	#25
stiky Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 11	If you can spend the cash go for the vortech's. If you want awesomeness and affordability go with sicce. They never start backwards. Never make a sound. And have 360 degree mounting options. Medium price tag and have been running strong on a wave maker for 1.5 yrs now.