Powerheads

J.P.Reef · 02/24/2009, 06:24 PM

Hi all.This is my first post here on RC, Hope I'm in the right forum. I am looking to upgrade my powerheads on my 90 gal reef. Right now I have 3 Maxijet 900's and I'm not that thrilled with them. Can someone give me some advice on good powerhaeds?

celano · 02/24/2009, 06:53 PM

Hi Jim,

To Reef Central

I would start by looking at Koralia or Tunze. Both offer controllable and non controllable powerheads to suite your reefs needs. If you're on a super tight budget(who isn't these days

)you might want to look into modifying your Maxi-jets.

james3370 · 02/24/2009, 07:36 PM

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Originally posted by celano
I would start by looking at Koralia or Tunze. Both offer controllable and non controllable powerheads to suite your reefs needs. If you're on a super tight budget(who isn't these days )you might want to look into modifying your Maxi-jets.

yeah, the maxi-jet flow modifications are a bit cheaper than replacing them w/ korillia or tunze powerheads. i've never used them so i can't speak to how much of a difference they make....

http://www.marcorocks.com/index.asp?...TS&Category=22

detroit_fan · 02/24/2009, 08:40 PM

Vortech pumps are expensive but i think they have the best features on the market. Just 1 vortech would provide great flow for a 90.

Rouselb · 02/24/2009, 08:55 PM

I would go with the maxi mod or if the budget allows, a vortech. I have always been a fan of atleast two PH's in the tank. You need some redundancy. One PH is never enough for a tank, there is always the possibility it will stop working. I have had Tunze streams lock up and vortechs fall off the glass. You could get a vortech and a maxi! They dont all have to be the same PH brand.

THE ROOK · 02/24/2009, 09:38 PM

2 Koralia #4's would be under $100.00 total & they include magnets. That's what I run.

Vortechs & Tunze are of course the elite of powerheads but it takes at least $750 to play that game, IMO.

02/24/2009, 06:24 PM	#1
J.P.Reef Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: New York Posts: 106	Powerheads Hi all.This is my first post here on RC, Hope I'm in the right forum. I am looking to upgrade my powerheads on my 90 gal reef. Right now I have 3 Maxijet 900's and I'm not that thrilled with them. Can someone give me some advice on good powerhaeds?

02/24/2009, 08:55 PM	#5
Rouselb Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Detroit Michigan Posts: 1,238	I would go with the maxi mod or if the budget allows, a vortech. I have always been a fan of atleast two PH's in the tank. You need some redundancy. One PH is never enough for a tank, there is always the possibility it will stop working. I have had Tunze streams lock up and vortechs fall off the glass. You could get a vortech and a maxi! They dont all have to be the same PH brand. __________________ Larry Current Tank Info: 425g Mixed Reef, (6) Orphek LED mods, (4) MP60s, (2) Bubble King SM250 Skimmer, LMIII for Dose & ATO

02/24/2009, 06:53 PM	#2
celano Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 910	Hi Jim, *To Reef Central* I would start by looking at Koralia or Tunze. Both offer controllable and non controllable powerheads to suite your reefs needs. If you're on a super tight budget(who isn't these days )you might want to look into modifying your Maxi-jets.

02/24/2009, 08:40 PM	#4
detroit_fan Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 843	Vortech pumps are expensive but i think they have the best features on the market. Just 1 vortech would provide great flow for a 90. __________________ Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety. B.Franklin We cannot defend freedom abroad by deserting it at home-T.Jefferson Current Tank Info: 125g & 29g

02/24/2009, 09:38 PM	#6
THE ROOK Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Springfield, MA Posts: 2,100	2 Koralia #4's would be under $100.00 total & they include magnets. That's what I run. Vortechs & Tunze are of course the elite of powerheads but it takes at least $750 to play that game, IMO.