Hydor FLO Rotating Deflector

[Justinandkrista]

can you fit a mj1200 in the biocube. i got two streams not one.

 

[FiReBReTHa]

it was the same size as my OEM 24g nano powerhead.

 

[Justinandkrista]

what are the demesions of your chamber mine might be different

 

[The Saltwater Kid]

Yes, you can fit an MJ1200 in the BC29, I replaced my stock pump with one right off the bat. Also, if you get some of the loc-line (flexible modular hose) you'll need to sand down the inside edge where it fits onto the stock outlet on your BC29 otherwise it's a hair too small and won't fit. Once you do that you can actually install a Hydor FLO nozzle on the end of your loc-line if you want (I just did this last night and it seems to work good).

 

[FiReBReTHa]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12492175#post12492175 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by burtbollinger
I had 2 of them at one time....they're a gimmick IMO....

I am going to disagree with you big time here.


So last night I have a window open, creating a nice draft that went from the window and nowhere even close to me and out the bedroom door.


I then turned on my hydor flo (AKA Ceiling Fan)

And bam, The fresh air was now circulating thru the room and I was pleased.





:rollface:

 

[burtbollinger]

i think more in terms of keeping them working, keeping them attached...it wasnt worth the hassle....and when i took it off, the additional flow I got seemed to trump the chaotic movement....just my observation. theres worse ways to send 20 bux.

 

[El Camaron]

i think more in terms of keeping them working, keeping them attached...it wasnt worth the hassle

I am just finding that out, i have found it at the bottom on two occations, i still think it works great, ill just add some super glue and walla.

If your going to use it with a higher output pump then youll definitely have a problm keeping them on.

 

[dacoolguychris]

I have one of these in my 24gal JBJ cube and i love it.. no dead spots at all.. when i had the Y fitting (that came with the tank) there was dead spots and certain areas that debris gathered on the sand.. Definately worth the 14 bucks or so to have a wave-like effect,... oh yeah and the corals love it too.. not a contast flow blowing them to one side.. looks better too

just me opinion
-Chris

 

[Brent F]

I have one on my Red Sea Max and am happy with it. The nice thing wth a RSM is there are two return pumps so restricting the flow with the Hydor is less of a concern.

It did take a couple attempts with superglue before it would stay in place though.

 

[ILoveReefer]

This has been in my 90g for 2 years. They work great but you do have to take them apart and clean the every few months. But it only takes about 2 minutes. And no I don't clean the outside, just the little gears that make them go spin.

 

[ezcompany]

even after cleaning with vinegar mine would stop rotating in a day or two. BOTH of them.

 

[cherubfish pair]

These are one of the most brilliant things to happen to this hobby, they are going to go a lot further with them. I can't believe you people are too lazy to clean them!

 

[Bri Guy]

Mine has been going for almost 2 yrs straight now, I like the random flow they give off. It stops very easily now, cause so many snails and crabs got between it and a rock.

I also didn't like the bulkyness of them so I cut off the lip of plastic at the back of them, and it makes them look 1/2 the size, and once they get covered in coralline, they blend in a bit.

 

[cherubfish pair]

Bri Guy, how did you cut off the lip of plastic?

 

[Bri Guy]

dremmel

 

[Mark426]

That lip will also just snap off. Mine has been going strong for two years. Cleaned it 2 times...never a problem.

 

[rhunter513]

I had one but stopped using it for the same reasons - kept falling off even with super glue, got clogged a lot and restricted flow. The flow is restricted even more when its slowed down from built up gunk in it. My tank is doing way better since taking it off. The increase in flow is better than the decreased "random" flow. Having two sources of water flow aimed in different directions creates plently of random flow for small nano's

 

[dgness]

ATTENTION everybody.
I have been replying to every board with this subject.
The Hydor FLO does not lessen the flow of water being pumped. It is the velocity of the water that is different because of the 360 degree flow. It seems to give everybody the impression the flow is lessened. I have heard people give anywhere between 20-75% restriction.
Can anyone of you tell me how you are able to come up with numbers like that?
That is straight from Hydor support.

 

[melanotaenia]

that is complete BS: there is no way attaching that thing to a free flowing return restricts flow by 0%.

 

[dgness]

I tend to agree with you to a point.
But 20-75%. That is BS!
I challenge anyone to come up with a proven number on the restriction flow for the Hydor. Not a guess, mind you.