Powerheads

[J.P.Reef]

Hi all.This is my first post here on RC, Hope I'm in the right forum. I am looking to upgrade my powerheads on my 90 gal reef. Right now I have 3 Maxijet 900's and I'm not that thrilled with them. Can someone give me some advice on good powerhaeds?

 

[celano]

Hi Jim,
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I would start by looking at Koralia or Tunze. Both offer controllable and non controllable powerheads to suite your reefs needs. If you're on a super tight budget(who isn't these days )you might want to look into modifying your Maxi-jets.

 

[james3370]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14474562#post14474562 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by celano
I would start by looking at Koralia or Tunze. Both offer controllable and non controllable powerheads to suite your reefs needs. If you're on a super tight budget(who isn't these days )you might want to look into modifying your Maxi-jets.

yeah, the maxi-jet flow modifications are a bit cheaper than replacing them w/ korillia or tunze powerheads. i've never used them so i can't speak to how much of a difference they make....

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[detroit_fan]

Vortech pumps are expensive but i think they have the best features on the market. Just 1 vortech would provide great flow for a 90.

 

[Rouselb]

I would go with the maxi mod or if the budget allows, a vortech. I have always been a fan of atleast two PH's in the tank. You need some redundancy. One PH is never enough for a tank, there is always the possibility it will stop working. I have had Tunze streams lock up and vortechs fall off the glass. You could get a vortech and a maxi! They dont all have to be the same PH brand.

 

[THE ROOK]

2 Koralia #4's would be under $100.00 total & they include magnets. That's what I run.

Vortechs & Tunze are of course the elite of powerheads but it takes at least $750 to play that game, IMO.