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I'mRisenAquaRat · 06/22/2007, 07:34 AM

Does anyone use these? Do they work well?

http://www.marinedepot.com/aquarium_...id.asp?CartId=

smcdonn · 06/22/2007, 09:13 AM

Restrict a lot of flow, and over time they can get clogged up and stop working. But yes a lot of people use them

NeveSSL · 06/22/2007, 09:34 AM

I use one. I'm thinking I'll probably put it on a closed loop eventually, though because it does seem to restrict a lot of flow off of my return pump. But I like it.

Brandon

jer77 · 06/22/2007, 09:43 AM

When they clog you can dip it in hot vinegar water overnight which sometimes works. I had to use a screwdriver last time to start the mechanism in the thing again. I've been through tons of them though just because you can't open the thing up to fix it when it breaks. I like it when it works though.

I'mRisenAquaRat · 06/22/2007, 02:54 PM

Of those that have them - do they make noise?

1F2FRFBF · 06/22/2007, 03:04 PM

One thing I like about it is that it's not an electric device that adds more heat and requires another outlet, so that's a plus. And though it adds a nice gentle current to the tank, I wouldn't use it for my only source of circulation. It's more of a supplemental thing. But maybe that equals one or two fewer powerheads you have to buy.

I've had no noise from mine whatsoever, and no issues so far. I'm a satisfied customer.

NeveSSL · 06/22/2007, 03:09 PM

Hmmm... mine makes some noise. Its not horrible, but its audible.

I may contact them and see what they say. It sounds like the gears grinding just a bit.

Brandon

06/22/2007, 07:34 AM	#1
I'mRisenAquaRat Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Palm Harbor, Fl Posts: 238	scwd Does anyone use these? Do they work well? http://www.marinedepot.com/aquarium_...id.asp?CartId= __________________ - Ray “I’m Risen AquaRat” is an anagram for “Marine Aquarist”, kinda cool huh? Current Tank Info: 72 reef, white fine sugar sand, T5s: 216 watts total, ASM-1

06/22/2007, 09:13 AM	#2
smcdonn Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Fayetteville, AR Posts: 925	Restrict a lot of flow, and over time they can get clogged up and stop working. But yes a lot of people use them __________________ 180g IN WALL, REEF Current Tank Info: 180 gallon

06/22/2007, 09:34 AM	#3
NeveSSL Got tubes? Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 6,759	I use one. I'm thinking I'll probably put it on a closed loop eventually, though because it does seem to restrict a lot of flow off of my return pump. But I like it. Brandon __________________ I am proof that post count is not directly proportional to "reef IQ". Zip Ties = Reef Duck Tape Geek it till it MHz!!! Current Tank Info: 180g Build in Process

06/22/2007, 09:43 AM	#4
jer77 Phish Lover Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 2,642	When they clog you can dip it in hot vinegar water overnight which sometimes works. I had to use a screwdriver last time to start the mechanism in the thing again. I've been through tons of them though just because you can't open the thing up to fix it when it breaks. I like it when it works though. __________________ - Jonny -, 120g 5 Year Old Reef w/ SPS, BTA, Zoos & some Softies. 40g Frag Tank. 40g Sump. Super Reef Octopus XP 3000 External Cone Skimmer. 250W Radiums. TaoTronics LED. PanWorld 200PS w/SQWD

06/22/2007, 02:54 PM	#5
I'mRisenAquaRat Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Palm Harbor, Fl Posts: 238	Of those that have them - do they make noise? __________________ - Ray “I’m Risen AquaRat” is an anagram for “Marine Aquarist”, kinda cool huh? Current Tank Info: 72 reef, white fine sugar sand, T5s: 216 watts total, ASM-1

06/22/2007, 03:04 PM	#6
1F2FRFBF Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Jersey Shore Posts: 456	One thing I like about it is that it's not an electric device that adds more heat and requires another outlet, so that's a plus. And though it adds a nice gentle current to the tank, I wouldn't use it for my only source of circulation. It's more of a supplemental thing. But maybe that equals one or two fewer powerheads you have to buy. I've had no noise from mine whatsoever, and no issues so far. I'm a satisfied customer.

06/22/2007, 03:09 PM	#7
NeveSSL Got tubes? Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 6,759	Hmmm... mine makes some noise. Its not horrible, but its audible. I may contact them and see what they say. It sounds like the gears grinding just a bit. Brandon __________________ I am proof that post count is not directly proportional to "reef IQ". Zip Ties = Reef Duck Tape Geek it till it MHz!!! Current Tank Info: 180g Build in Process