Power Heads

[Anonymous]

Apparently I have bought 2 worthless powerheads. Which do you guys suggest? I would like to get about 600 gph in two power heads.

 

[Unarce]

I'm sure most would agree, you can't go wrong with Maxi-Jets. You'll probably want 2 of the 600 model.

http://www.aquariumsystems.com/frames1.htm

 

[Anonymous]

Actually you wl lwant 2 Maxijet 1200's

Pump GPH
MP400 106
MP600 160
MP900 230
MP1200 295
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[Sugar Magnolia]

Yep...two 1200's should do it for you. They work well on a wavetimer if you want to alternate the current.

 

[Anonymous]

Agreed. I have 4 attached to a RedSea Wavemaster, and I love it.

 

[Bucktronix]

if you don't want 2 powerheads in there you could try a seio. i think even the smallest one will do over 600 gallons.

 

[Anonymous]

I've used X10 controllers to do wave functions with mine in the past but its not something I'd probably recommend for a non-techy type.


And I still can't get over that id Sugar Mag... (Listening to Sugaree from 4/11/72 right now...)

 

[Unarce]

Actually you wl lwant 2 Maxijet 1200's

Pump GPH
MP400 106
MP600 160
MP900 230
MP1200 295

Duh! I don't know why I was thinking a total of 300gph. No more late night posting for me :lol: .

 

[Sugar Magnolia]

And I still can't get over that id Sugar Mag... (Listening to Sugaree from 4/11/72 right now...)

 

[Anonymous]

HA! - Came back to the thread just as Sugar Mag is on from the same date.. (Stream from GDRadio.net..)

Alright, sorry for the off-topic clutter.. - This aint the sump after all..



Isn't a good idea with PH's on any sort of a timing system to have that timing system do a "soft-start" to help with the life of the heads?

 

[Bucktronix]

if the pump requires a soft start then yeah its a good idea. i don't think mj's need to be soft started.

 

[Sugar Magnolia]

MJ's don't need to be soft started, that's why they are the recommended brand for wavemakers. Apparently they have a heavy duty motor that can withstand the constant electrical interruption that wavemakers create.

I've been running mine for close to a year and haven't had any issues.

 

[Oceans Ferevh]

Agreed. I have 4 attached to a RedSea Wavemaster, and I love it.

Gotta love that wavemaker. I've had mine for five months and it never fails Love the different functions too.

 

[danmhippo]

BTW, don't throw out the "useless" powerheads yet! Use them to mix up the new saltwater the night before, or use them to create a desktop fountain

 

[Sugar Magnolia]

use them to create a desktop fountain

Sweeeeet! Hadn't thought of that.

 

[fungia]

another vote for maxijets!

 

[Anonymous]

BTW, don't throw out the "useless" powerheads yet! Use them to mix up the new saltwater the night before, or use them to create a desktop fountain

I was going to return them for instore credit towards the bigger ones. . . .

 

[Rich-n-poor]

got 3 aquaclear 301's that have been running constantly for over a decade

have to clean them once in a while but never failed me

rich
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