Am I the only one??

hogfxstc · May 3, 2018

Who's thinks this Powerhead is huge? I was so focused on my turnover rate I didn't even think about demnsions.. It looks way out of place in this small tank.

What does everyone else think?

StingrayNYC · May 3, 2018

I agree - it's huge.

Go with an MP-10 for a cleaner look.

Dystinction · May 3, 2018

I hate big pumps, and I cannot lie.....
Anyway, yeah it looks a tad large for that size tank. Could you get away with possibly just an upgraded return pump and an RFG?

nautical_nathaniel · May 3, 2018

If you don't like the price of the mp10, the little Jebao/Jecod DC Wavemakers can put out a ton of flow in a much smaller package. I think mine was like $65 or something and that was with a rather large LFS markup.

Adele · May 3, 2018

A tad large. And you cannot adjust the flow on that one either so its going to blast your front glass and probably kick up sand if you go with substrate. Tunze is nice and they are a little less sticky outty (scientific term) and you can manipulate the position easier and control the flow. I'd keep this Hydor though for the bigger tank you will own some day...trust me

OriginalUserName · May 3, 2018

I just added an SW-2 and it would be a bit smaller than that one. Moves a nice amount of water too. (but will probably break in a year)

Adele · May 3, 2018

Dystinction said:
I hate big pumps, and I cannot lie....

Now I have an earworm. lol

hogfxstc · May 3, 2018

Dystinction said:
I hate big pumps, and I cannot lie.....
Anyway, yeah it looks a tad large for that size tank. Could you get away with possibly just an upgraded return pump and an RFG?

Maybe you should go by Sir Reef Alot?

hogfxstc · May 3, 2018

Yes, the MP10 would go great, it is a bit pricey.

hogfxstc · May 3, 2018

Adele said:
A tad large. And you cannot adjust the flow on that one either so its going to blast your front glass and probably kick up sand if you go with substrate. Tunze is nice and they are a little less sticky outty (scientific term) and you can manipulate the position easier and control the flow. I'd keep this Hydor though for the bigger tank you will own some day...trust me

I'll definitely keep it. It will make a good saltwater mixer, inside a five gallon bucket.

TripleDogDareYah · May 3, 2018

Definitely on the big side.

Instigate · May 3, 2018

nautical_nathaniel said:
If you don't like the price of the mp10, the little Jebao/Jecod DC Wavemakers can put out a ton of flow in a much smaller package. I think mine was like $65 or something and that was with a rather large LFS markup.

This.
I love my little jebao pp-4.

AdamNC · May 3, 2018

Tunze 6040. Not as pricey as an MP10 and a lot more reliable than a Jebao. I have one going on 4 years currently.

vetteguy53081 · May 3, 2018

Its big. You want a nano unit such as Jebao RW-4, aquatop or koralia nano

Brett newell · May 3, 2018

Jabeo also makes a nice knock off of the mp10 and mp40. I have one of each and they work very well. Side note jabeo has a gyre knock off also that is one of my best equipment purchases

Left Coast DJ · May 3, 2018

What tank is that? It looks cool.

How about an Icecap 1K Gyre?

StingrayNYC · May 3, 2018

These are small/affordable/controllable. Seen it at the lfs great pumps.

https://www.marinedepot.com/Current...MItbPZ54vr2gIVC7nACh18RgmUEAQYAiABEgJ8xfD_BwE

hogfxstc · May 4, 2018

It's a Cobalt C Vue 26.

reefwiser · May 4, 2018

Tunze 6040 would be a great pump for that size tank its small and easy to hide.
https://reefbuilders.com/2014/12/16...-features-packed-smallest-controllable-pump/#
https://www.marinedepot.com/Tunze_N...arium_Powerheads-Tunze-TZ60401-FIPHAD-vi.html

bblumberg · May 4, 2018

AdamNC said:
Tunze 6040. Not as pricey as an MP10 and a lot more reliable than a Jebao. I have one going on 4 years currently.

+1 on this. I had a 6040 in my 24g nano before I broke it down and liked it very much. You don't say how large your tank is, so if it is smaller than ~24g, you could consider the 6020.