Looking for a Powerhead.

[Paul B]

I want a new (or old) powerhead and I can't find one. I have 3 of these and they are at least 40 years old. They never needed any maintenance except occasionally sticking my finger in the intake screen to clean out amphipod shells, Godzilla larvae and bristleworms. They work forever and are powerful.

I really hate those Korilas and all the powerheads with that stupid open plastic grill because that thing grows so much life that in a few years you need a demolition hammer to clean the thing and you have to remove it to clean all the time. It's just a stupid design but probably good for goldfish.

I think these were made by Tunze.
If I could find something Not made in China, that would be a big plus.

 

[Coastie Reefer]

I want a new (or old) powerhead and I can't find one. I have 3 of these and they are at least 40 years old. They never needed any maintenance except occasionally sticking my finger in the intake screen to clean out amphipod shells, Godzilla larvae and bristleworms. They work forever and are powerful.

I really hate those Korilas and all the powerheads with that stupid open plastic grill because that thing grows so much life that in a few years you need a demolition hammer to clean the thing and you have to remove it to clean all the time. It's just a stupid design but probably good for goldfish.

I think these were made by Tunze.
If I could find something Not made in China, that would be a big plus.

That looks a good bit like an aquaclear powerhead... I believe their Italian made.

 

[Crabs McJones]

The only one's I've personally seen in this style is made by marineland

Maxi-Jet Powerhead 1200

The Marineland Maxi-Jet aquarium powerhead (pump) is ideal for creating internal water movement from its fully rotational output. The Maxi-Jet incorporates a venturi aeration device to provide optimal aeration and gas exchange in the aquarium. A silencer keeps the venturi aeration device...

www.bulkreefsupply.com

 

[Paul B]

. I believe their Italian made.

Thats OK, so was my Grand Parents.

Crabs, not much circulation in those. I would like about 700 gallons.

 

[Crabs McJones]

Thats OK, so was my Grand Parents.

Crabs, not much circulation in those. I would like about 700 gallons.

I see in the description it says flow rate 295GPH, but circulation flow rate is 1300gph, i'm not sure what that means or what the difference is?

 

[Katrina71]

What about a supermodel with a paddle?

 

[Paul B]

For the price I would think that means 295 GPH which is about as strong as my electric toothbrush. I don't want to brush my fishes teeth. I want to wash the teeth out of their mouth.

 

[Paul B]

I thought about the Supermodel with the paddle and I have a call into Christie Brinley as she lives near here, but I have not heard back from her. I was also going to use my 2 1/2 HP outboard motor but my wife frowns on the noise and the fumes.

 

[shred5]

Still made..




Can also be bought at petco

 

[jurgenph]

that looks kinda like a maxijet...

check these out

Water Pumps

Cobalt Aquatics’ line of water pumps are engineered and manufactured at world renowned facilities in Italy and Poland. Featuring advanced design and high quality materials ensuring perfect performance and time tested results that you can count on year after year. All Cobalt pumps feature a 3...

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J.

 

[Peace River]

That looks a good bit like an aquaclear powerhead... I believe their Italian made.

+1

I agree that it appears to be a Hagen Aquaclear. They used to have model numbers like 301, 401, etc. and now it’s 30, 40, etc.

 

[WVNed]

Maxijets come with 2 impellers, one to use as a pump and one to use for flow with a prop. That's why they have 2 numbers for ratings.

 

[shred5]

There are two companies that sell Maxijet.. Colbalt and Marineland.
Marineland are made in China..

 

[melanotaenia]

This is definitely the older style Aqua Clear powerheads; we used them extensively in the fish store I worked in 20 years ago; there were 4 or 5 sizes, and you are correct, they ran almost flawlessly for years with little to no maintenance.

 

[melanotaenia]

Still made..




Can also be bought at petco

Yep, this is it.

 

[siggy]

If I could find something Not made in China

Good luck with that. Have you tried to replace the impeller? American remade

 

[tripdad]

Is that a film canister hack you have on there? Love it!

 

[Big E]

I still have Hagen Aquaclears I use from 1989-90. Today I mainly use them on QT tanks or for mixing salt.

I initially used them on a pump controller made by Sandpoint which still works too.

 

[Paul B]

I am looking for about 700 GPH, that one is a little small. Mine still work, Impeller is good) I have a bunch of Korilia types, but they are to much maintenance and cleaning is hard.

I just want more water movement.
Yes, that is a film canister I use for a strainer. I have a case of them left and I use them for everything, except film.

 

[shred5]

I am looking for about 700 GPH, that one is a little small. Mine still work, Impeller is good) I have a bunch of Korilia types, but they are to much maintenance and cleaning is hard.

I just want more water movement.
Yes, that is a film canister I use for a strainer. I have a case of them left and I use them for everything, except film.

I am not sure you will get a power head that big.. You would be more into a circulation pump like a
Sicce Syncra Silent 3.5 or Mag drive 7 or 8.