Powerheads, What one?

[kdblove_99]

Was thinking of Seio or Maxijet but saw a Zoo med powersweep and i liked the way it moves from side to side. kinda like the Seio


Anyone own or have experience with the Zoo med powersweep?

 

[jdm01]

I have not use the Zoo med. I have a Maxijet on my skimmer that seems to work well. Otherwise, I have used the Rio models with great success and limited maintenance.

 

[twon8]

it depends on how large a tank you have and what types of animals you are trying to keep. maxijets are dependable, seios move a lot of water, the powersweep is junk, mine stopped sweeping after a month.

 

[aquaman3680]

I agree with twon8. We've had 2 of the powersweeps - they don't sweep for long and they produce more heat than a maxijet. We use both maxijets & seios and like them both.

 

[Kitteness]

I used the powersweeps and the sweeper kept getting stuck and it was brand new so I returned it and switched to maxijets

 

[smleee]

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=811313

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[highland135]

I have had 2 zoo power sweepers for 3 months and have not had any problems. I like the movements they create, which you can't get with the stationary power heads unless you have them hooked to a wave maker. I would say the only drawback is they are a little larger than some of the other powerheads.

 

[Scuba_Dave]

Tunze, depending upon size of your tank

 

[Zoalander]

do not buy the zoo med power sweep, they are junk. Do yourself a favor and buy MJ 1200, I don't think there is anybody that has used them that has any complaints. I prefer them over the sieos and I have had all three you mentioned.

 

[kdblove_99]

thanks guys that helps alot. Guess I will get the Maxijet!

How are the Aquaclears?

 

[kdblove_99]

Forgot to mention it is for a 42 gallon hex.

Also getting ready to start up a 42-45gallon corner tank and need powerheads

 

[HowardW]

I don't think the power sweeps are junk at all, but like anything else with moving parts inside a tank, they just need an occasional cleaning out when they get gunked up after time.

 

[otterpop510]

both seios and maxijets should work fine, again depending on what you want to do for water flow.. i've heard not so great things about the sweeps too..