ARE THESE DECENT POWERHEADS??

PeterB113 · Aug 28, 2021

Hey guys. I'm just wondering if anyone has any experience with these DC powerheads? I'm looking to get a new powerhead for my 20g long. I'm looking for a DC powerhead with controllable settings and can be used via Bluetooth or a app/ remote. The one I have now is a plug and play no settings for flow or intensity and I feel like there isn't enough surface agitation. Please let me know what you guys think. 2nd picture is the powerhead I have now. 3rd picture is a pump I bought and it turned out being too big /strong for my tank

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Tft12 · Aug 28, 2021

I like the Current powerheads. I’ve been using them for years and haven’t had a problem yet. For me, their only drawback is they don’t have a convenient battery backup option.

BiggestE222 · Aug 28, 2021

At that price I would just get an MP40 for a little more.

PeterB113 · Aug 28, 2021

BiggestE222 said:
At that price I would just get an MP40 for a little more.

I would but the only issue I have with them is I can't point it to the surface of the water. Correct me if I'm wrong but I think they stay stationary, you can't swivel the head at all right?

BZOFIQ · Sep 20, 2021

BiggestE222 said:
At that price I would just get an MP40 for a little more.

What!?! Where are you getting the MP40 anywhere near these prices?

TxReefer21 · Sep 20, 2021

I went with two of these and they’ve been great way more then enough flow. I keep them both at 30% each (lowest setting) in my 40 breeder and they creat enough flow through entire tank bout near the surface

BZOFIQ · Sep 20, 2021

Tft12 said:
I like the Current powerheads. I’ve been using them for years and haven’t had a problem yet. For me, their only drawback is they don’t have a convenient battery backup option.

What voltage do they run on?

Are you sure this wouldn't work?

IceCap Battery Backup v3.0 for Aquarium Pumps

NOTE: Fully compatible with IceCap WiFi Dual Pump Controller!

www.coralvue.com

Operator Wrasse · Sep 20, 2021

Please don't get this product. I had to use the warranty service and went though 6 powerheads in 12 months. Safe the money and hassle, go with a different brand. I switched to 2 Nero 3s for my 75G softie tank and they work perfectly. You could easily get away with 1 Nero 3 for your 20G.