Powerheads, What one?

kdblove_99 · 03/27/2006, 08:43 PM

Was thinking of Seio or Maxijet but saw a Zoo med powersweep and i liked the way it moves from side to side. kinda like the Seio

Anyone own or have experience with the Zoo med powersweep?

jdm01 · 03/27/2006, 08:46 PM

I have not use the Zoo med. I have a Maxijet on my skimmer that seems to work well. Otherwise, I have used the Rio models with great success and limited maintenance.

twon8 · 03/27/2006, 09:10 PM

it depends on how large a tank you have and what types of animals you are trying to keep. maxijets are dependable, seios move a lot of water, the powersweep is junk, mine stopped sweeping after a month.

aquaman3680 · 03/27/2006, 09:13 PM

I agree with twon8. We've had 2 of the powersweeps - they don't sweep for long and they produce more heat than a maxijet. We use both maxijets & seios and like them both.

Kitteness · 03/27/2006, 09:18 PM

I used the powersweeps and the sweeper kept getting stuck and it was brand new so I returned it and switched to maxijets

smleee · 03/27/2006, 09:32 PM

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highland135 · 03/27/2006, 10:04 PM

I have had 2 zoo power sweepers for 3 months and have not had any problems. I like the movements they create, which you can't get with the stationary power heads unless you have them hooked to a wave maker. I would say the only drawback is they are a little larger than some of the other powerheads.

Scuba_Dave · 03/27/2006, 10:28 PM

Tunze, depending upon size of your tank

Zoalander · 03/27/2006, 10:53 PM

do not buy the zoo med power sweep, they are junk. Do yourself a favor and buy MJ 1200, I don't think there is anybody that has used them that has any complaints. I prefer them over the sieos and I have had all three you mentioned.

kdblove_99 · 03/28/2006, 12:26 AM

thanks guys that helps alot. Guess I will get the Maxijet!

How are the Aquaclears?

kdblove_99 · 03/28/2006, 12:28 AM

Forgot to mention it is for a 42 gallon hex.

Also getting ready to start up a 42-45gallon corner tank and need powerheads

HowardW · 03/28/2006, 03:09 AM

I don't think the power sweeps are junk at all, but like anything else with moving parts inside a tank, they just need an occasional cleaning out when they get gunked up after time.

otterpop510 · 03/28/2006, 04:16 AM

both seios and maxijets should work fine, again depending on what you want to do for water flow.. i've heard not so great things about the sweeps too..

03/27/2006, 08:43 PM	#1
kdblove_99 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Frederick,CO Posts: 8,683	Powerheads, What one? Was thinking of Seio or Maxijet but saw a Zoo med powersweep and i liked the way it moves from side to side. kinda like the Seio Anyone own or have experience with the Zoo med powersweep?

03/27/2006, 08:46 PM	#2
jdm01 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Greenfield Posts: 904	I have not use the Zoo med. I have a Maxijet on my skimmer that seems to work well. Otherwise, I have used the Rio models with great success and limited maintenance. __________________ John Martin Current Tank Info: 29 Gallon BioCube

03/27/2006, 09:10 PM	#3
twon8 Formally registered membe Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: slightly sw of richmond, va Posts: 5,920	it depends on how large a tank you have and what types of animals you are trying to keep. maxijets are dependable, seios move a lot of water, the powersweep is junk, mine stopped sweeping after a month. __________________ Anthony Richmond Reef Club "and as things fell apart, nobody paid much attention." Not building a wall but making a brick Current Tank Info: 300g DD display, 60g frag tank

03/27/2006, 09:13 PM	#4
aquaman3680 Registered Member. Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 612	I agree with twon8. We've had 2 of the powersweeps - they don't sweep for long and they produce more heat than a maxijet. We use both maxijets & seios and like them both. __________________ Click the red house to see my 90 gallon Road Trip! Current Tank Info: 90 gallon RR

03/27/2006, 09:18 PM	#5
Kitteness Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: everett Posts: 112	I used the powersweeps and the sweeper kept getting stuck and it was brand new so I returned it and switched to maxijets __________________ Curiosity killed the cat but satisfaction brought it back! Current Tank Info: do mainly half reef and half community

03/27/2006, 09:32 PM	#6
smleee Registered Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 1,344	http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...hreadid=811313 eee

03/27/2006, 10:04 PM	#7
highland135 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 57	I have had 2 zoo power sweepers for 3 months and have not had any problems. I like the movements they create, which you can't get with the stationary power heads unless you have them hooked to a wave maker. I would say the only drawback is they are a little larger than some of the other powerheads.

03/27/2006, 10:28 PM	#8
Scuba_Dave EMERTXE YID Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Asylum, South of Boston, MA Posts: 10,362	Tunze, depending upon size of your tank

03/27/2006, 10:53 PM	#9
Zoalander Registered Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Oak Park Illinois Posts: 1,571	do not buy the zoo med power sweep, they are junk. Do yourself a favor and buy MJ 1200, I don't think there is anybody that has used them that has any complaints. I prefer them over the sieos and I have had all three you mentioned. __________________ Previously known as Vetter1980 Current Tank Info: 36x36x10 frag tank

03/28/2006, 12:26 AM	#10
kdblove_99 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Frederick,CO Posts: 8,683	thanks guys that helps alot. Guess I will get the Maxijet! How are the Aquaclears?

03/28/2006, 12:28 AM	#11
kdblove_99 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Frederick,CO Posts: 8,683	Forgot to mention it is for a 42 gallon hex. Also getting ready to start up a 42-45gallon corner tank and need powerheads

03/28/2006, 03:09 AM	#12
HowardW Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Aurora, IL Posts: 1,763	I don't think the power sweeps are junk at all, but like anything else with moving parts inside a tank, they just need an occasional cleaning out when they get gunked up after time. __________________ Florida live rock addict

03/28/2006, 04:16 AM	#13
otterpop510 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: oakland, ca Posts: 1,018	both seios and maxijets should work fine, again depending on what you want to do for water flow.. i've heard not so great things about the sweeps too.. __________________ huh? you mean those are not purple people eaters in my avatar? Current Tank Info: home: 75 gal reef, 18 gal planted discus; class: 20 gal reef and some goldfish which won't die..