Largest powerhead without a power supply and controller

[radiata]

I use a Mag 18 in a 55g drum.

 

[mfinn]

Can you build a cheap pvc base to keep it in position? I was going to do this with a fluval sp2

I'm going to be so bummed if my rosemonts do what yours did.

A sicce voyager would do the job and is bullet proof just huge which doesn't matter in your use.

Give yours a chance.
Every pump has a fluke one every now and again.
Some more than others, some less.

I really just need to find a decent, long lasting magnet mount powerhead for my mixing barrel.
Probably going to give the sicce pump a shot next.

 

[WVNed]

I am using a Jebao pp-15 in a 100 gallon stock tank.

 

[JP Reef]

Personally I found that the internal pumps all eventually quit on me for some reason when using them in a mixing tank. I had a used external pump that I plumbed in and since then have never had an issue. I only use one inside to keep the saltwater in motion after the salt is mixed now. A couple bulkheads, pvc and flex tubing is all you would need to plumb it in. You can add valves to make it easy to get the water out too.

 

[mfinn]

I appreciate all the responses to the thread, but I have to say, I'm really not looking for a different way to mix my saltwater.
I've been doing it the same way for decades.

If it doesn't fit the criteria I've listed, I really don't care what you use.

I'm really only looking for the largest powerhead that doesn't use a controller or a power supply.
I also want it to be a magnet mount.

 

[Blue Spot Octopus]

https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/tunze-turbelle-stream-6125.html I think think is Tunze largest pump with a magnet that is not controllable just a good ol AC pump.

 

[mfinn]

https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/tunze-turbelle-stream-6125.html I think think is Tunze largest pump with a magnet that is not controllable just a good ol AC pump.

Yeah, that is probably the best one in that flow range.

 

[hart24601]

I have this as my basic utility pump and backup. Output is up so no issue spinning and it's a beast!

https://www.marinedepot.com/Lifegar...s_Aquarium_Pump_5000-RB30022-FIWPSBFT-vi.html

 

[PYRU]

I have this as my basic utility pump and backup. Output is up so no issue spinning and it's a beast!

https://www.marinedepot.com/Lifegar...s_Aquarium_Pump_5000-RB30022-FIWPSBFT-vi.html

He's looking for a power head but I'm glad you posted it. I forgot about those and it fits a need of mine perfectly

 

[PYRU]

https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/tunze-turbelle-stream-6125.html I think think is Tunze largest pump with a magnet that is not controllable just a good ol AC pump.

I think this is probably your winner. Very dependable from what I've seen and price isn't terrible.

 

[hart24601]

He's looking for a power head but I'm glad you posted it. I forgot about those and it fits a need of mine perfectly

Yea but since he said tried a return pump but it spun thought perhaps my experience with the model if placing it on the bottom has never spun. Although it sure would if not on the bottom!

 

[mfinn]

Yea but since he said tried a return pump but it spun thought perhaps my experience with the model if placing it on the bottom has never spun. Although it sure would if not on the bottom!

I am specifically looking for a magnet mount powerhead.

 

[Blue Spot Octopus]

The 6085 is much more affordable, I think BRS is having a sale on them now.

 

[hart24601]

I am specifically looking for a magnet mount powerhead.

good luck!

 

[Lukas75]

The Sicce pumps seem to be great and move a ton of water. The biggest complaint I've heard is their size, but for mixing saltwater, who cares.

 

[PYRU]

Hopefully, this was just a freak thing and everybody else's are fine.
While it worked, it really seemed to move alot of water.
Plus they are very small and compact.

Not just you. I hooked these up only 1 out of 2 ran right and its loud....like drowning out aquaclears with an 1/2" of evap in the same room loud. To be fair they're 2nd hand, but not that old.

Magnet is crazy strong and has good flow. Honestly I broke out a couple of old beater hydor evo's and they're doing a better job. What a kick in the nads.

 

[mfinn]

After the refund was done, I bought a Sicce Voyager 8 which is 3200gph.
I will probably pick up the HP-10 model next paycheck.

 

[PYRU]

I've been looking at the sicce myself. I starting to get jaded with powerheads tbh.

 

[mfinn]

I use a Mag 18 in a 55g drum.

A friend gave me a mag 18 a couple weeks ago and I glued a ceramic magnet on the back to hold it to the side of the barrel.
I tested it out yesterday in my 70 gallon water change barrel.
I let it mix out overnight and was going to do a water change first thing this morning.
Fortunately I tested the water temp before removing any water from the display tank.
The water temp was 86.8. It was all from the pump. I forgot to add a heater to the barrel.

 

[mfinn]

I've been looking at the sicce myself. I starting to get jaded with powerheads tbh.

Yeah, me too. I got a bucket with a few dead jeboas in it. None were a year old. One was about 3 months old and only used once.