Powerheads - Page 2

ReeferC77 · 09/12/2016, 04:04 PM

If you are looking into the vortech pumps, be sure to look at eBay because that is where I found mine much cheaper!

mcgyvr · 09/12/2016, 04:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hedrick11

Do you guys think a jebao pp-15 is to much flow for a 75 gallon tank?

I'd do 2 of the PP8 powerheads..
Did you know you can get a battery backup for them too..
Or just run them on a UPS..

mpyers · 09/12/2016, 04:13 PM

I need to look into a UPS. how much can you run on one? Like powerheads and heater?

mpyers · 09/12/2016, 04:14 PM

Really if I'm happy with the jebao then flow is flow and a ups would do instead of a vortech.

mcgyvr · 09/12/2016, 04:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mpyers

Really if I'm happy with the jebao then flow is flow and a ups would do instead of a vortech.

yep.. the reasons for paying for a vortech are very few now..

and the question for a UPS is not "how much can you run on one".. Is "how long can it run X watts for"

One could keep a whole tank running for a few minutes..

mpyers · 09/12/2016, 04:24 PM

Well I'll only need oxygen and heat. But the heaters are 300W. But i love in Ohio so in winter hat will be needed.

mpyers · 09/12/2016, 04:25 PM

How many gph should i target. 60g dt. 30g sump.

mcgyvr · 09/12/2016, 05:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mpyers

How many gph should i target. 60g dt. 30g sump.

In general 30 to 100x display tank size for "total flow" including return pumps..
75-100x for is SPS coral/HIGH flow tanks..

I like to go around 50X for starters..
FWIW.. I'm running a Jebao CP25 and PP4 in my 40G breeder.. Both around 75%

mpyers · 09/12/2016, 09:14 PM

I just realized how much the seaswirl is.. I suppose it will wait until later as well.

mpyers · 09/12/2016, 09:15 PM

Thanks everyone for the help!

Really I just wanted to hear someone say they liked this brand or didn't like this one. I trust this community more than any shopping site reviews.

Thanks a bunch!

vhuang168 · 09/13/2016, 08:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mpyers

I just realized how much the seaswirl is.. I suppose it will wait until later as well.

Check out the Aquatic Life Macro Aqua Flow Swing.

I've been testing it on my tank and its holding up well. I purposefully not clean it routinely to see how much abuse it will take and I've been pleasantly surprised.

All for about $20.

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mpyers · 09/13/2016, 09:56 AM

I just might try it as well.

hkgar · 09/13/2016, 02:00 PM

If you are worried about a power outage as opposed to a short interruption, then a portable generator needs to be considered. UPS at the most an hour or two from what I read.

After losing power for 4 days, once with a huricane and once with an ice strom, I am glad I have a portable generator (6000 watts)

jayball · 09/13/2016, 04:34 PM

My personal experience:

Korilla - Long lasting efficent AC powerhead. No good on a wavemaker because they click. Good value and silent.

Maxspect gyre - Moves a ton of water alone when creating the gyre but left a dead spot in the middle of my tank. I like the form factor, less imposing than the korilla. Audible whine when used over 60% pulsing (YMMV).

MP-40QD - Moves lots of water in a very wide pattern, great modes, very quiet. Not the best value but by far the best watermover of the three.

All IMO.

SFish · 09/13/2016, 05:00 PM

maxspect gyre is what I like

mpyers · 09/14/2016, 07:31 AM

I would like to have a generator anyway. We had a horrible tornado a few years ago before I got into the hobby, and the entire county was out of power for like 3 weeks.

Bono · 09/14/2016, 02:42 PM

I picked up a Jebao dual controller with a pair of RW8's about 2 years ago from fishstreet.com and I've been pleasantly surprised how well they have performed. For a 60 gallon the RW4's would be perfect and its only $100 including the controller.

09/13/2016, 02:00 PM	#38
hkgar Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Dewitt MI Posts: 5,051	If you are worried about a power outage as opposed to a short interruption, then a portable generator needs to be considered. UPS at the most an hour or two from what I read. After losing power for 4 days, once with a huricane and once with an ice strom, I am glad I have a portable generator (6000 watts) __________________ Gary 180 gallon, 40 gallon sump, 3 250 W MH + 4 80W ATI T5's, MTC MVX 36 Skimmer, Apex controller Aquamaxx T-3 CaRx Current Tank Info: A 2 Barred Rabbitfish, Red Head Salon, Yellow/Purple, McMaster Fairy, Possum, 2 Leopard Wrasses, Kole, & Atlantic Blue Tangs, 2 Percula Clown, 3 PJ and 1 Banggai Cardinalfish , Swallowtail, Bellus and Coral Beauty Angels

09/14/2016, 02:42 PM	#42
Bono Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Lakewood Ranch Fl. Posts: 872	I picked up a Jebao dual controller with a pair of RW8's about 2 years ago from fishstreet.com and I've been pleasantly surprised how well they have performed. For a 60 gallon the RW4's would be perfect and its only $100 including the controller. __________________ Living it up in Florida Current Tank Info: 210 gal, 300lbs LR, Aquamaxx Skimmer, 3x Reefbreeders LED's & T5's.

09/12/2016, 04:04 PM	#26
ReeferC77 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Posts: 19	If you are looking into the vortech pumps, be sure to look at eBay because that is where I found mine much cheaper!

09/12/2016, 04:13 PM	#28
mpyers Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Cambridge, OH Posts: 311	I need to look into a UPS. how much can you run on one? Like powerheads and heater?

09/12/2016, 04:14 PM	#29
mpyers Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Cambridge, OH Posts: 311	Really if I'm happy with the jebao then flow is flow and a ups would do instead of a vortech.

09/12/2016, 04:24 PM	#31
mpyers Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Cambridge, OH Posts: 311	Well I'll only need oxygen and heat. But the heaters are 300W. But i love in Ohio so in winter hat will be needed.

09/12/2016, 04:25 PM	#32
mpyers Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Cambridge, OH Posts: 311	How many gph should i target. 60g dt. 30g sump.

09/12/2016, 09:14 PM	#34
mpyers Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Cambridge, OH Posts: 311	I just realized how much the seaswirl is.. I suppose it will wait until later as well.

09/12/2016, 09:15 PM	#35
mpyers Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Cambridge, OH Posts: 311	Thanks everyone for the help! Really I just wanted to hear someone say they liked this brand or didn't like this one. I trust this community more than any shopping site reviews. Thanks a bunch!

09/13/2016, 09:56 AM	#37
mpyers Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Cambridge, OH Posts: 311	I just might try it as well.

09/13/2016, 04:34 PM	#39
jayball Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,671	My personal experience: Korilla - Long lasting efficent AC powerhead. No good on a wavemaker because they click. Good value and silent. Maxspect gyre - Moves a ton of water alone when creating the gyre but left a dead spot in the middle of my tank. I like the form factor, less imposing than the korilla. Audible whine when used over 60% pulsing (YMMV). MP-40QD - Moves lots of water in a very wide pattern, great modes, very quiet. Not the best value but by far the best watermover of the three. All IMO.

09/13/2016, 05:00 PM	#40
SFish Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 2,062	maxspect gyre is what I like

09/14/2016, 07:31 AM	#41
mpyers Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Cambridge, OH Posts: 311	I would like to have a generator anyway. We had a horrible tornado a few years ago before I got into the hobby, and the entire county was out of power for like 3 weeks.