Best Bang for Your Buck Powerheads?

Greg129 · 02/19/2006, 11:22 PM

I have three Aquaclear 402 powerheads from previous freshwater tanks. I don't believe they will be efficient enough for a 68 gallon (36" x 18" x 24") softie coral reef with maybe a few LPS. Which power heads are the best bang for your buck, will keep my corals happy, and will stop detirius from settling for too long. How many powerheads should I buy? Thanks.

loc01 · 02/19/2006, 11:42 PM

Maxi jets 1200 will be best bang for your buck, you will need 2 or 3 for your tank.

Loc

egdevilboy · 02/19/2006, 11:51 PM

Im a maxijet fan. Small, reliable, good price, and many different options

Zoalander · 02/19/2006, 11:52 PM

I agree with the maxijett PH, there are a few easy mods out there also to increas flow.

Greg129 · 02/20/2006, 12:10 AM

Does the flow rotate from left to right automatically or do you have to adjust it to one fixed position?

How turbulent is the flow? Stronger than the Aquaclear 402's?

What kind of modifications and how much do they cost?

Purple Haze · 02/20/2006, 12:15 AM

maxijets or seios. Or anything in the classifieds

Ti · 02/20/2006, 02:34 AM

maxijet OwnZ

ReefDreams · 02/20/2006, 07:44 AM

I'd say maxi-jet with stream mod...

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showth...hreadid=717034

for your tank you'd need like 1 or 2 of the 900 and get the flow of any big stream PH for less than half the price

sjm817 · 02/20/2006, 07:45 AM

I like the MJ900 over the MJ1200

MJ1200 = 295 GPH 20W
MJ900 = 230 GPH 8.5W

You could have (2) MJ900, 460 GPH using 17W Vs 295 GPH 20W with a MJ1200.

ReefDreams · 02/20/2006, 07:50 AM

the streamed 900 can get a flow of 1000 + gph (I've read 1800)

want2reef · 02/20/2006, 08:11 AM

Maxi-jet 900 $15. nuf said.

Check out this thread I just started.

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...hreadid=781047

Greg129 · 02/20/2006, 03:54 PM

I'm really bad at DIY.

. Any other suggestions?

Greg129 · 02/20/2006, 04:49 PM

Buump.

sjm817 · 02/20/2006, 05:18 PM

You can try a SEIO.

Greg129 · 02/20/2006, 06:53 PM

Any other ideas? I've heard bad things about the SEIO's.

want2reef · 02/20/2006, 06:57 PM

I've had no probs with my Seio 1100.

Greg129 · 02/20/2006, 08:12 PM

Is it too strong for soft corals? How many Seios would I need? What type?

Greg129 · 02/20/2006, 08:52 PM

?

kevin21 · 02/20/2006, 09:21 PM

you stated you already had 3 aquaclear 402's?

those are 400 gph each, that gives you 1200 gph overall.

thats more then enough.

Scuba_Dave · 02/20/2006, 09:49 PM

Tunze...but expensive

Greg129 · 02/20/2006, 10:18 PM

Actually, the aquaclear power head boxes say that it's 270 gph each. I originally thought aquaclear 402 = 400 gph.

Greg129 · 02/20/2006, 10:24 PM

Since my tank is a 68 gallon, does that mean I need a total of 1360 GPH (20 times per hour turnover rate)?

stewie24 · 02/20/2006, 11:26 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by loc01
Maxi jets 1200 will be best bang for your buck, you will need 2 or 3 for your tank.

Loc

'Nuff said.
They are relativly cheap and realiable.
Stewie

Greg129 · 02/20/2006, 11:53 PM

Could I buy 3 maxi-jet 1200 and not do any modifications to them? Would that be efficient?

Alaskan Reefer · 02/21/2006, 12:51 AM

Use what you have for now, save for the Tunze -- you will very likely end up with them eventually anyway. If you want it now, the Seios are a good buy as long as you don't turn it off too much (or ever).

02/19/2006, 11:22 PM	#1
Greg129 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Pittsburgh, Pa Posts: 687	Best Bang for Your Buck Powerheads? I have three Aquaclear 402 powerheads from previous freshwater tanks. I don't believe they will be efficient enough for a 68 gallon (36" x 18" x 24") softie coral reef with maybe a few LPS. Which power heads are the best bang for your buck, will keep my corals happy, and will stop detirius from settling for too long. How many powerheads should I buy? Thanks. __________________ 65 gallon Glass (36" x 18" x 24") -36" 2x96W Coralife Aqualight CF hood -Remora Pro Protein Skimmer -3x Maxijet 1200 Powerheads -2x False Perculas -1x Melanurus Wrasse -1x Coral Beauty Angelfish -1x Yellow Tang -1x Red Firefish -1x Purple Pin Cushion Urchin -1x Leather Coral

02/19/2006, 11:52 PM	#4
Zoalander Registered Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Oak Park Illinois Posts: 1,571	I agree with the maxijett PH, there are a few easy mods out there also to increas flow. __________________ Previously known as Vetter1980 Current Tank Info: 36x36x10 frag tank

02/20/2006, 12:10 AM	#5
Greg129 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Pittsburgh, Pa Posts: 687	Does the flow rotate from left to right automatically or do you have to adjust it to one fixed position? How turbulent is the flow? Stronger than the Aquaclear 402's? What kind of modifications and how much do they cost? __________________ 65 gallon Glass (36" x 18" x 24") -36" 2x96W Coralife Aqualight CF hood -Remora Pro Protein Skimmer -3x Maxijet 1200 Powerheads -2x False Perculas -1x Melanurus Wrasse -1x Coral Beauty Angelfish -1x Yellow Tang -1x Red Firefish -1x Purple Pin Cushion Urchin -1x Leather Coral

02/20/2006, 02:34 AM	#7
Ti Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bay Area Posts: 7,927	maxijet OwnZ __________________ Hair algae is my Macro algae.

02/20/2006, 07:45 AM	#9
sjm817 On Yer left! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Northern VA Posts: 18,777	I like the MJ900 over the MJ1200 MJ1200 = 295 GPH 20W MJ900 = 230 GPH 8.5W You could have (2) MJ900, 460 GPH using 17W Vs 295 GPH 20W with a MJ1200. __________________ - Scott

02/19/2006, 11:42 PM	#2
loc01 Registered Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Orange,Ca Posts: 3,039	Maxi jets 1200 will be best bang for your buck, you will need 2 or 3 for your tank. Loc

02/19/2006, 11:51 PM	#3
egdevilboy Moved On Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Southern Florida Posts: 620	Im a maxijet fan. Small, reliable, good price, and many different options

02/20/2006, 12:15 AM	#6
Purple Haze Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: TX Posts: 1,156	maxijets or seios. Or anything in the classifieds

02/20/2006, 07:44 AM	#8
ReefDreams Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: montreal Posts: 74	I'd say maxi-jet with stream mod... http://reefcentral.com/forums/showth...hreadid=717034 for your tank you'd need like 1 or 2 of the 900 and get the flow of any big stream PH for less than half the price

02/20/2006, 07:50 AM	#10
ReefDreams Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: montreal Posts: 74	the streamed 900 can get a flow of 1000 + gph (I've read 1800)

02/20/2006, 08:11 AM	#11
want2reef Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Tracy CA. Posts: 1,353	Maxi-jet 900 $15. nuf said. Check out this thread I just started. http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...hreadid=781047 __________________ Kevin The early bird may get the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese. Current Tank Info: CADlights Artison II 165g, 50g sump,Aquamaxx Q-3 Skimmer, AI Hydra 26 HD.

02/20/2006, 03:54 PM	#12
Greg129 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Pittsburgh, Pa Posts: 687	I'm really bad at DIY. . Any other suggestions? __________________ 65 gallon Glass (36" x 18" x 24") -36" 2x96W Coralife Aqualight CF hood -Remora Pro Protein Skimmer -3x Maxijet 1200 Powerheads -2x False Perculas -1x Melanurus Wrasse -1x Coral Beauty Angelfish -1x Yellow Tang -1x Red Firefish -1x Purple Pin Cushion Urchin -1x Leather Coral

02/20/2006, 04:49 PM	#13
Greg129 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Pittsburgh, Pa Posts: 687	Buump. __________________ 65 gallon Glass (36" x 18" x 24") -36" 2x96W Coralife Aqualight CF hood -Remora Pro Protein Skimmer -3x Maxijet 1200 Powerheads -2x False Perculas -1x Melanurus Wrasse -1x Coral Beauty Angelfish -1x Yellow Tang -1x Red Firefish -1x Purple Pin Cushion Urchin -1x Leather Coral

02/20/2006, 05:18 PM	#14
sjm817 On Yer left! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Northern VA Posts: 18,777	You can try a SEIO. __________________ - Scott

02/20/2006, 06:53 PM	#15
Greg129 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Pittsburgh, Pa Posts: 687	Any other ideas? I've heard bad things about the SEIO's. __________________ 65 gallon Glass (36" x 18" x 24") -36" 2x96W Coralife Aqualight CF hood -Remora Pro Protein Skimmer -3x Maxijet 1200 Powerheads -2x False Perculas -1x Melanurus Wrasse -1x Coral Beauty Angelfish -1x Yellow Tang -1x Red Firefish -1x Purple Pin Cushion Urchin -1x Leather Coral

02/20/2006, 06:57 PM	#16
want2reef Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Tracy CA. Posts: 1,353	I've had no probs with my Seio 1100. __________________ Kevin The early bird may get the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese. Current Tank Info: CADlights Artison II 165g, 50g sump,Aquamaxx Q-3 Skimmer, AI Hydra 26 HD.

02/20/2006, 08:12 PM	#17
Greg129 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Pittsburgh, Pa Posts: 687	Is it too strong for soft corals? How many Seios would I need? What type? __________________ 65 gallon Glass (36" x 18" x 24") -36" 2x96W Coralife Aqualight CF hood -Remora Pro Protein Skimmer -3x Maxijet 1200 Powerheads -2x False Perculas -1x Melanurus Wrasse -1x Coral Beauty Angelfish -1x Yellow Tang -1x Red Firefish -1x Purple Pin Cushion Urchin -1x Leather Coral

02/20/2006, 08:52 PM	#18
Greg129 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Pittsburgh, Pa Posts: 687	? __________________ 65 gallon Glass (36" x 18" x 24") -36" 2x96W Coralife Aqualight CF hood -Remora Pro Protein Skimmer -3x Maxijet 1200 Powerheads -2x False Perculas -1x Melanurus Wrasse -1x Coral Beauty Angelfish -1x Yellow Tang -1x Red Firefish -1x Purple Pin Cushion Urchin -1x Leather Coral

02/20/2006, 09:21 PM	#19
kevin21 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 2,208	you stated you already had 3 aquaclear 402's? those are 400 gph each, that gives you 1200 gph overall. thats more then enough. __________________ Kevin Current Tank Info: Waterbox 50g, Tunze 9004 dc skimmer, Vortech mp10, Kessil ap700

02/20/2006, 09:49 PM	#20
Scuba_Dave EMERTXE YID Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Asylum, South of Boston, MA Posts: 10,362	Tunze...but expensive

02/20/2006, 10:18 PM	#21
Greg129 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Pittsburgh, Pa Posts: 687	Actually, the aquaclear power head boxes say that it's 270 gph each. I originally thought aquaclear 402 = 400 gph. __________________ 65 gallon Glass (36" x 18" x 24") -36" 2x96W Coralife Aqualight CF hood -Remora Pro Protein Skimmer -3x Maxijet 1200 Powerheads -2x False Perculas -1x Melanurus Wrasse -1x Coral Beauty Angelfish -1x Yellow Tang -1x Red Firefish -1x Purple Pin Cushion Urchin -1x Leather Coral

02/20/2006, 10:24 PM	#22
Greg129 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Pittsburgh, Pa Posts: 687	Since my tank is a 68 gallon, does that mean I need a total of 1360 GPH (20 times per hour turnover rate)? __________________ 65 gallon Glass (36" x 18" x 24") -36" 2x96W Coralife Aqualight CF hood -Remora Pro Protein Skimmer -3x Maxijet 1200 Powerheads -2x False Perculas -1x Melanurus Wrasse -1x Coral Beauty Angelfish -1x Yellow Tang -1x Red Firefish -1x Purple Pin Cushion Urchin -1x Leather Coral

02/20/2006, 11:53 PM	#24
Greg129 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Pittsburgh, Pa Posts: 687	Could I buy 3 maxi-jet 1200 and not do any modifications to them? Would that be efficient? __________________ 65 gallon Glass (36" x 18" x 24") -36" 2x96W Coralife Aqualight CF hood -Remora Pro Protein Skimmer -3x Maxijet 1200 Powerheads -2x False Perculas -1x Melanurus Wrasse -1x Coral Beauty Angelfish -1x Yellow Tang -1x Red Firefish -1x Purple Pin Cushion Urchin -1x Leather Coral

02/21/2006, 12:51 AM	#25
Alaskan Reefer Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Eagle River, Alaska Posts: 2,360	Use what you have for now, save for the Tunze -- you will very likely end up with them eventually anyway. If you want it now, the Seios are a good buy as long as you don't turn it off too much (or ever). __________________ Unattended children will be given double shot espresso and a free puppy. Current Tank Info: 125g FOWLR -- Conversion Back To SPS In Progress