Can Zoo Med Power Sweeps work good on wave makers?

[cherubfish pair]

Can Zoo Med Power Sweeps work good on wave makers?

 

[xtrstangx]

The oscillating function on the Power Sweeps seize up pretty fast in saltwater (probably something with calcium deposits, although I'm not entirely sure).

If you haven't bought them yet, I would go with Maxi-jets (good for wavemakers) and/or Seio powerheads. Tunzes are good too, if you have the money.

 

[cherubfish pair]

Anyone think Sure Grip will make a magnet mount for them?

 

[MercZ]

I use a 228 power sweep on my 40 T. I love it. The only time you have trouble is if it gets dirty or you continuously turn it on and off. There is a gear inside with a small metal prong that makes the powerhead sweep. That prong sometimes slides lower from the continuous on and off again. Not really a big deal though. It does a great job.

 

[gh0st]

I have not heard many positive comments about the powersweeps, I'd save your money and at least get a Hydor Korilina, Seio, or a Tunze Nano stream if you have the cash.

Any of them will be a much better investment in the long run.

 

[Tennsquire]

I use an old powersweep to mix salt for water changes. It stopped working after a couple of weeks. It's not Skilter or anything, but it's not the greatest....