Powerhead for 10 gallon

Bossman · Jan 31, 2020

I've been searching for the appropriate sized powerhead for a 10 gallon tank. It's a Lifegard 10G, 12"x18" approximately so not a cube. This is the smallest tank I have had so far and not sure what kind of flow I should be looking for. I'll have fish and a few "easy" corals, no SPS.

I replaced the quiet one pump that came with the tank with a Sicce Syncra Nano. The flow from the pump doesn't give much flow inside the DT.

SashimiTurtle · Jan 31, 2020

Jebao SOW-4 maybe? They come out with a new model about every year, I can't keep up with what's new. Most power heads you get will have to be turned way down for a 10g tank. 200-500 gpm is a good flow rate to shoot for.

champyeti · Jan 31, 2020

Hydor Koralia 240. Not very customizable besides the angle but extremely reliable.

Mtb_reefer · Jan 31, 2020

Maybe try the mighty jet (I think) from IM. It’s controllable and has a wave function

fishguy242 · Jan 31, 2020

hi yes look for a small controllable one

SashimiTurtle · Jan 31, 2020

The Innovative Marine Wavelink pumps are nice, a bit more pricey then Jaebo but pretty much identical pumps. I guess you're paying for IM name, warranty and customer service. I have two of the desktop size in my 20 dropoff and they stay on minimum speed. It's a RFA and ricordea tank and I like to keep the flow down for the small fish I have.

Bossman · Jan 31, 2020

Robin Haselden said:
The Innovative Marine Wavelink pumps are nice, a bit more pricey then Jaebo but pretty much identical pumps. I guess you're paying for IM name, warranty and customer service. I have two of the desktop size in my 20 dropoff and they stay on minimum speed. It's a RFA and ricordea tank and I like to keep the flow down for the small fish I have.

The wavelink looks to be adjustable from 165 to 1500 gph. Pretty low flow at lowest settings which might be perfect.

35ppt · Jan 31, 2020

+1 on the Jebao sow-4/pp-4/rw-4/etc pumps. I run one in a 10 gallon and it's perfect for it.

Bossman · Jan 31, 2020

35ppt said:
+1 on the Jebao sow-4/pp-4/rw-4/etc pumps. I run one in a 10 gallon and it's perfect for it.

Do you know what the flow rates for the SOW is? I looked but didn't see anything.

35ppt · Jan 31, 2020

Bossman said:
Do you know what the flow rates for the SOW is? I looked but didn't see anything.

The box says 500-4000 L/H

/So 132-1050 gph

Bossman · Jan 31, 2020

35ppt said:
The box says 500-4000 L/H

Ok, that translates to 132 gph which is lower yet then the wavelink. I'm seeing these on Ebay and amazon.

Noel01 · Jul 23, 2020

Robin Haselden said:
The Innovative Marine Wavelink pumps are nice, a bit more pricey then Jaebo but pretty much identical pumps. I guess you're paying for IM name, warranty and customer service. I have two of the desktop size in my 20 dropoff and they stay on minimum speed. It's a RFA and ricordea tank and I like to keep the flow down for the small fish I have.

Would love to see some pics of your drop off. I just bought one and needs some ideas for the scape.