Rotating Water Deflectors?

Ryanqk · 10/05/2006, 07:04 PM

Any one have opinions on those rotating attachments that turn power heads into "wavemakers"? I was thinkin about ordering one since my tank is only 30gl was thinking it would help change my static current....
Thanks
Ryan

unclereefer · 10/05/2006, 07:15 PM

I have one, and it works really well. I have to soak it in vinegar about once every couple months to keep it working smoothly. My only complaint is that i have a cube that limits the space between the glass and the deflector adds about another inch to the powerhead.

jdog6973 · 10/05/2006, 07:33 PM

I've been using one for about 2 months with no complaints other than it takes up a lot of space in my aqua pod!

DeLiBoY · 10/05/2006, 08:32 PM

Same here, had one in my aquapod, took up alot of space.

Ryanqk · 10/06/2006, 12:24 PM

Another question about these things, in my size tank i already went ahead and put one on a maxijet 600, it works great but now i think i may need to upgrade to a MJ 1200 becuase it certainly reduces the flow. Would a 900 be sufficient or should i go for a 1200 i want to keep debris off a pagoda coral and live rock and simulate a more non-static flow

mmd · 10/06/2006, 01:38 PM

love mine used it on a 900 and 1200

10/05/2006, 07:04 PM	#1
Ryanqk Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Ft. Lauderdale Posts: 1,381	Rotating Water Deflectors? Any one have opinions on those rotating attachments that turn power heads into "wavemakers"? I was thinkin about ordering one since my tank is only 30gl was thinking it would help change my static current.... Thanks Ryan __________________ MOM! I'm God Of The Sea People! Behold my tiny minions gloveling at my likeness! Current Tank Info: 75gl display, 20gl long fuge, CPR overflow, Octopuss NW150 skimmer, 4 x 110w VHO T12's and supplemental actinic, ongoing projects...

10/06/2006, 12:24 PM	#5
Ryanqk Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Ft. Lauderdale Posts: 1,381	Another question about these things, in my size tank i already went ahead and put one on a maxijet 600, it works great but now i think i may need to upgrade to a MJ 1200 becuase it certainly reduces the flow. Would a 900 be sufficient or should i go for a 1200 i want to keep debris off a pagoda coral and live rock and simulate a more non-static flow __________________ MOM! I'm God Of The Sea People! Behold my tiny minions gloveling at my likeness! Current Tank Info: 75gl display, 20gl long fuge, CPR overflow, Octopuss NW150 skimmer, 4 x 110w VHO T12's and supplemental actinic, ongoing projects...

10/06/2006, 01:38 PM	#6
mmd Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,939	love mine used it on a 900 and 1200 __________________ Michael Current Tank Info: 120 freshwater

10/05/2006, 07:15 PM	#2
unclereefer Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 302	I have one, and it works really well. I have to soak it in vinegar about once every couple months to keep it working smoothly. My only complaint is that i have a cube that limits the space between the glass and the deflector adds about another inch to the powerhead.

10/05/2006, 07:33 PM	#3
jdog6973 Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Winnebago, Illinois Posts: 68	I've been using one for about 2 months with no complaints other than it takes up a lot of space in my aqua pod!

10/05/2006, 08:32 PM	#4
DeLiBoY Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Youngstown, OH Posts: 286	Same here, had one in my aquapod, took up alot of space.