So i bought this power head off ebay.

jdrink · 08/09/2011, 07:26 PM

Yeah, it's big and ugly and i kind of regret buying it. Well, lesson learned trying to buy a cheap thing lol

It's some japanese brand or something, "Resun"..

Don't like it, but i guess it will have to do until i get something better. Oh yeah ignore the fake blue thing in the corner lol, my gf bought it so i have to use it (For a while, at least

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Peale · 08/09/2011, 07:38 PM

LOL! I'm glad I read all the way to the bottom! I was going to comment that the PH was no worse than the plastic coral!

The PH is really not that big...I have seen WAY worse (on my own tanks!).

ilangocanada · 08/09/2011, 08:50 PM

oh man, I made the worse mistake 5 months ago..just was doing shopping on ebay, but then when I got into the deep of saltwater education..I have ordered best vortech 40 brand. you will have good time with it man, good powerhead is important for the system. Don't skimp on these; plus, vortech power from outside the tank. so no electric issue

Ducati 911 · 08/10/2011, 12:29 AM

This guy isnt going to put a vortech40 on a 10Gallon tank

jdrink · 08/10/2011, 01:56 AM

Are you talking about mine? cause thats 90 litres (~24 gallons)

shaginwagon13 · 08/10/2011, 08:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ducati 911

This guy isnt going to put a vortech40 on a 10Gallon tank

For the best flow he should use an mp60

haha

Saadatski · 08/10/2011, 08:56 AM

for a 24 gallon, a simple powerhead without a wavemaker would do on a tank that small. maybe a mp10 if you are feeling its a big deal. Other than that, a Koralia would do for a tank that small.

PS, if you have the money, get the MP10 cause its alot smaller than a koralia.

ilangocanada · 08/10/2011, 09:03 AM

oops, sorry I misunderstood. yes, MP10 is good one, just invest on that for sure. it will help clear your extra left over food and waste

doctorgori · 08/10/2011, 11:04 AM

Dude, shred that blue thing up and say it got caught in the powerhead...
(gheez do I have to teach you yougins how to lie to your woman?)
better yet, actually run that thing through the powerhead that way you get rid of both in one fell swoop

P.S. I'm guessing since you went all "Ebay" on us your shipping chgs were pert near 25% of your cost ...

thebkramer · 08/10/2011, 11:18 AM

OP..

there is nothing wrong with fake stuff in tanks!!! (as long as its done right)
be happy your lady is showing interest in your hobby!!

mal7887 · 08/10/2011, 06:41 PM

Every time I have bought something off eBay SW related to "go cheap" I have been disappointed witch the exception of replacement bulbs. Seems like all the other stuff is cheap knock offs from China.

jdrink · 08/10/2011, 07:15 PM

Well I took out the blue thing, so there's some good news lol.

duncantse · 08/10/2011, 07:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jdrink

Well I took out the blue thing, so there's some good news lol.

LOL, I think that blue thing looks nice.

robertjk7005 · 08/11/2011, 11:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thebkramer

be happy your lady is showing interest in your hobby!!

True! my gf complains that i spend to much time working on my tank, which is true in a way but i'm starting to get her interested.... she likes feeding the fish cause i taught them to eat from my hand she got so happy when she could "pet Nemo" lol (gotta love my clowns then aren't afraid of anything!) but yea i think i have a better chance at winning the lottery then having her help with the tank or even care what goes in it.

08/09/2011, 07:26 PM	#1
jdrink Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: NSW, Australia Posts: 53	So i bought this power head off ebay. Yeah, it's big and ugly and i kind of regret buying it. Well, lesson learned trying to buy a cheap thing lol It's some japanese brand or something, "Resun".. Don't like it, but i guess it will have to do until i get something better. Oh yeah ignore the fake blue thing in the corner lol, my gf bought it so i have to use it (For a while, at least )

08/09/2011, 07:38 PM	#2
Peale Registered Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Vermont Posts: 296	LOL! I'm glad I read all the way to the bottom! I was going to comment that the PH was no worse than the plastic coral! The PH is really not that big...I have seen WAY worse (on my own tanks!). __________________ 40B drilled with glass-holes nano overflow box and 1/2" return, Mag 5 return pump, Vortech MP40w, NEP 36" T5 with ATI bulbs, BRS dual reactor, 16 gallon Reef Octopus sump and Reef Octopus skimmer, BRS 5 stage plus RO/DI, and a RKL to contol it all.

08/10/2011, 08:56 AM	#7
Saadatski Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 875	for a 24 gallon, a simple powerhead without a wavemaker would do on a tank that small. maybe a mp10 if you are feeling its a big deal. Other than that, a Koralia would do for a tank that small. PS, if you have the money, get the MP10 cause its alot smaller than a koralia. __________________ 75 gallon FOWLR for now- 2x250w MH Current USA Outer Orbit with T5 actinic, Vortech MP40

08/10/2011, 11:18 AM	#10
thebkramer Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Clifton Park, NY Posts: 3,198	OP.. there is nothing wrong with fake stuff in tanks!!! (as long as its done right) be happy your lady is showing interest in your hobby!! __________________ Rhonda There is NO such things as Dumb Questions!! There are However.. Dumb Answers!!! ;) ____________ Current Tank Info: 55g reef....Current Orbit SunPaq Lights, HOB Eshopps, HOB AquaClear 110, 2-1400 Koralia Powerheads & 1 Nano Koralia, 40+ lbs LR, 2" LS

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08/09/2011, 08:50 PM	#3
ilangocanada Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: markham Posts: 54	oh man, I made the worse mistake 5 months ago..just was doing shopping on ebay, but then when I got into the deep of saltwater education..I have ordered best vortech 40 brand. you will have good time with it man, good powerhead is important for the system. Don't skimp on these; plus, vortech power from outside the tank. so no electric issue

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Ducati 911 Moved On Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Chicago Burbs Posts: 249	This guy isnt going to put a vortech40 on a 10Gallon tank

08/10/2011, 01:56 AM	#5
jdrink Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: NSW, Australia Posts: 53	Are you talking about mine? cause thats 90 litres (~24 gallons)

08/10/2011, 09:03 AM	#8
ilangocanada Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: markham Posts: 54	oops, sorry I misunderstood. yes, MP10 is good one, just invest on that for sure. it will help clear your extra left over food and waste

08/10/2011, 11:04 AM	#9
doctorgori Moved On Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Simon Bar-Sinistar Posts: 1,097	Dude, shred that blue thing up and say it got caught in the powerhead... (gheez do I have to teach you yougins how to lie to your woman?) better yet, actually run that thing through the powerhead that way you get rid of both in one fell swoop P.S. I'm guessing since you went all "Ebay" on us your shipping chgs were pert near 25% of your cost ...

08/10/2011, 06:41 PM	#11
mal7887 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Tampa Posts: 643	Every time I have bought something off eBay SW related to "go cheap" I have been disappointed witch the exception of replacement bulbs. Seems like all the other stuff is cheap knock offs from China.

08/10/2011, 07:15 PM	#12
jdrink Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: NSW, Australia Posts: 53	Well I took out the blue thing, so there's some good news lol.