powerhead opinions

[Alwmh4]

I am looking into getting a 70 or 100 gallon tank and need input on powerheads. Ive looked at Ecotech mp40 and Tunze nanostream 6055 and 6095. Any opinions on these or are there better options. Also how many is another question. It will be a lps reef

 

[TJ's Reef]

For the $ value I'd look at the Jebao RW series and would highly endorse a pair of RW 8's for that size tank. I have a pair of RW 15's on my 125g and simply am impressed with their performance and quality for the $'s.


Cheers, Todd

 

[KoleTang]

I agree with Todd. Look into the Jebao RWs. They are better than WP beuase you can turn them down far lower if they are too powerful.

Vortech pumps have always been overpriced for what they provide IMO and Tunze's pumps may be misleading with how much flow they put out. Feature Article: Experimental Comparison of Measured Flow Output of Aquarium Propeller Pumps ? Advanced Aquarist | Aquarist Magazine and Blog

 

[Alwmh4]

awesome! Thank you. something that works great and is cheaper is ideal.

As far as lighting I want kissel. the footprint of poss tanks is 35" or 47". So if I understand the 360 wide properly, it is ideal for mixed tanks and I would need 3 for smaller tank or 4 for larger. Correct?

 

[tigerdragon]

What depth of tank if 24" or more go with the n series

 

[Alwmh4]

23.5"

 

[tigerdragon]

For yours at least 3

 

[Alwmh4]

3 would be enough for 47" as well as 35"?

 

[tigerdragon]

Should be i was running 2 on my 90 but should have had the n series for better depth penetration. Now if you have a center brace might want to go to 4

 

[tigerdragon]

Personally i would look at ocean revive or reef radiance series better cost value

 

[tigerdragon]

here is my tank with reef radiance dm165e

 

[Alwmh4]

I'll do that. As far as skimmers, what's the best lately. I'm familiar with older products and technology is always advancing. One thing I want is a smaller footprint and ability to hook up my co2 scrubber to air intake

 

[tigerdragon]

Vertex omega 150

 

[SeahorseKeeper]

As far as the power heads go, I am a fan of the Riptide Gyre. For the skimmer, Reef Octopus gets my vote.

 

[tigerdragon]

I to like the gyre have it in my tank

 

[Alwmh4]

Would Jabari rw 15s be ok for a 140 ga tank?

 

[reefndude]

Would Jabari rw 15s be ok for a 140 ga tank?

I think a pair would be good. I have two 15s on a 125...run em at 60% on w1.
Else mode blew sand everywhere

 

[Alwmh4]

It'll be 72" long. Is yours similar in length?

 

[reefndude]

It'll be 72" long. Is yours similar in length?

Yes it's a 72" tank

 

[gar732]

I've said this a hundred times and I'll say it a hundred more. My vortech has proven to be the best investment I've made for my tank. Twice during hurricane Irene and an October snow storm that knocked out power in my area for 4 and 5 days my vortech on a backup battery was the only thing that kept my tank alive. I had no losses while others around me lost so much. The gyre is supposed to have a backup battery coming for it but I don't know how that will work. The jebao seem good if you are on a budget but I'll never get rid of my vortech.