What is the smallest powerhead?

hardimanm · 07/22/2010, 03:20 PM

I am looking at streamlining my tank. I have coralias in the tank now and they work great. Problem is they really stick out like a sore thumb. I am looking for a smaller more streamlined powerhead. Any suggestions?

kv2wr1 · 07/22/2010, 03:31 PM

Ecotech Vortech

Allmost · 07/22/2010, 03:34 PM

there is only one answer, ^^^^^ nothing else.

Dustin1300 · 07/22/2010, 06:30 PM

+ 2....I want 2 MP40s!

snarkes · 07/22/2010, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Dustin1300

+ 2....I want 2 MP40s!

HA! So do I, but the wallet says "NO!"

Now the credit card... he's a little nicer

Chris27 · 07/23/2010, 07:20 AM

How big is the tank? A closed loop can be used so you don't have to have powerheads in there, so that could be an option. The Vortech's are nice, but they are still pretty big....and the same goes for the Tunze's. Maybe the Tunze nano's or some Maxi Jet's hidden behind rocks or in the corners.

Sugar Magnolia · 07/23/2010, 08:06 AM

The Tunze's are only slightly smaller that the Koralia's. Same goes for the Maxi-jets. Hiding them behind the rockwork is an option but the flow buffeting off the rocks will obviously reduce the force of the flow as it moves around the rocks.

hardimanm · 07/23/2010, 08:19 AM

Its a 75 gallon tank

Sugar Magnolia · 07/23/2010, 08:33 AM

I'd say a couple of Tunze 6025's or for a bit less a couple of Koralia Evo's. The Tunze's, like I said are only slightly smaller than the Koralias. They don't stick out as much as the Koralias.

sheac12 · 07/23/2010, 08:57 AM

One thing no one asked is do you want controllable power heads? If so then personally I would recommend 2 mp20w. If you wanted to upgrade to a larger tank in the future all you need to do is replace the controller later on and you have upgraded to a mp40w. I have 2 mp40w's on my 180 and love the very small foot print they leave.

Allmost · 07/23/2010, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by hardimanm

Its a 75 gallon tank

I was int he same place, have a 65G, and had 2 K4s, took too much room

remved them both and got a MP 40.

its on 100% NTM moode, corals love it and opened p REALLY important real state fro more corals !

I could have got a bigger thank, or a smaller power head, so MP40 sounded logical

now I want the second one lol and let me tell you these guys MOVE WATER !!! (spalashing noise and motor noises increased though)_

took me a day to find a place to put it so it wont push water out of the tank.

jet fixer · 07/23/2010, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by hardimanm

Its a 75 gallon tank

I have two MP10 in my 75 and think they work great. I'm saving up for the wireless ES upgrade now.

07/22/2010, 03:20 PM	#1
hardimanm Registered Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Madison, Alabama Posts: 207	What is the smallest powerhead? I am looking at streamlining my tank. I have coralias in the tank now and they work great. Problem is they really stick out like a sore thumb. I am looking for a smaller more streamlined powerhead. Any suggestions?

07/23/2010, 08:06 AM	#7
Sugar Magnolia Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Northern VA Posts: 17,691	The Tunze's are only slightly smaller that the Koralia's. Same goes for the Maxi-jets. Hiding them behind the rockwork is an option but the flow buffeting off the rocks will obviously reduce the force of the flow as it moves around the rocks. __________________ Adrienne The only thing to fear is fear itself....and spiders.

07/23/2010, 08:33 AM	#9
Sugar Magnolia Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Northern VA Posts: 17,691	I'd say a couple of Tunze 6025's or for a bit less a couple of Koralia Evo's. The Tunze's, like I said are only slightly smaller than the Koralias. They don't stick out as much as the Koralias. __________________ Adrienne The only thing to fear is fear itself....and spiders.

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07/22/2010, 03:31 PM	#2
kv2wr1 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Minnesota Posts: 498	Ecotech Vortech

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Allmost Moved On Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: canada, toronto Posts: 8,161	there is only one answer, ^^^^^ nothing else.

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Dustin1300 Reefaholic Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Carmel, IN Posts: 5,135	+ 2....I want 2 MP40s!

07/23/2010, 07:20 AM	#6
Chris27 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 4,452	How big is the tank? A closed loop can be used so you don't have to have powerheads in there, so that could be an option. The Vortech's are nice, but they are still pretty big....and the same goes for the Tunze's. Maybe the Tunze nano's or some Maxi Jet's hidden behind rocks or in the corners.

07/23/2010, 08:19 AM	#8
hardimanm Registered Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Madison, Alabama Posts: 207	Its a 75 gallon tank

07/23/2010, 08:57 AM	#10
sheac12 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Columbia, MD Posts: 77	One thing no one asked is do you want controllable power heads? If so then personally I would recommend 2 mp20w. If you wanted to upgrade to a larger tank in the future all you need to do is replace the controller later on and you have upgraded to a mp40w. I have 2 mp40w's on my 180 and love the very small foot print they leave.