powerhead help

[danp01]

hello. I am looking to get a powerhead/wavemaker for a 40gallon cube. the local fish shop has a used older mp40 white controller for sale for $250. is this a good deal? should I look for something else? I see some nice looking pumps on amazon for a lot cheaper but I really like the look of the mp40s. what would you recommend

thanks

 

[Saltyreef]

hello. I am looking to get a powerhead/wavemaker for a 40gallon cube. the local fish shop has a used older mp40 white controller for sale for $250. is this a good deal? should I look for something else? I see some nice looking pumps on amazon for a lot cheaper but I really like the look of the mp40s. what would you recommend

thanks

Hi there.

You could find a used newer MP10 quietdrive for that price and that would be more geared for a 40 cube.
The mp40 IMO is overkill and the white controller is quite old.
They likely just want to make the sale and liquidate some old equipment.

 

[danp01]

thank you

 

[mtraylor]

I have 2mp40's on my 40 gallon frag tank. They work well

 

[shakacuz]

i have 2 nero 3's. never missed a beat. significantly cheaper than 2 mp10's..you could also try out the cheap jebao wavepumps

 

[ekandler]

Yeah, unless you are very interested in the dry/wet side aspect of the MP series, they’re a complete waste of money. The AI Nero series are very quiet, powerful and much cheaper. I have two Nero 5s on my 4 ft 100 gallon tank. I’m sure 1 or more Nero 3s would be perfect. You could get those on R2R used as well if you’re patient.

 

[minus9]

Tunze 6040 best nano pump/wavemaker for the money. I have two that I bought 6 or 7 years ago and they’re still going strong. Very versatile with flow direction and placement, plus you have the option to control them via 0-10v with an apex or hydros (or other controller). I like vortechs, but they are a one trick pony and don’t allow you to change the flow direction. Nero’s seem nice, but I’ve never used them. I had Jebao’s before the Tunze’s and they were okay for the money, but had some problems. I think they improved them now, but I had no reason to buy them again after getting the 6040’s.