Weak Powerhead Wanted

[dnprall]

I have a Red Sea Reefwave. I've been getting some cyano on the sand and I've read that it could be due to low flow along the sand bed. I tried moving my Reefwave down but it seems to cause too much flow to my established corals.

I was thinking about getting a small powerhead to place just above the sand bed but I don't want/need it be be really powerful.

Anyone have recommendations of a small/weak powerhead that would fit the desired application? Or am I just silly to trying to do something like this?

 

[bradreef]

How big of tank? Ideal gph?

 

[dnprall]

How big of tank? Ideal gph?

42 gallons. No clue for ideal GPH. Just want something that'll keep the water moving on top of the sand bed.

 

[JTP424]

Look up Hygger Mini wave maker,
It's not top of the line... but its programmable and I think it's low flow is pretty decent... not super large either....
Only one direction though...

 

[bradreef]

There are tons of options. Cheap $10 powerheads on amazon like

Check this out! https://a.co/d/05ou0ZV

Better quality like

Maxi-Jet Powerhead 400 - Marineland

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

So many options

 

[Potatohead]

Sicce or Hydor Nano

 

[demon_speeding]

I did something similar with a pair of Sicce Voyager Nanos hooked up to a wave surfer. They didn't seem to help much and I'm considering taking them out.

 

[dnprall]

Look up Hygger Mini wave maker,
It's not top of the line... but its programmable and I think it's low flow is pretty decent... not super large either....
Only one direction though...

I like that it's programmable. Thanks!

 

[bradreef]

I like that it's programmable. Thanks!

Only issue you will have with the hygger mini is. The flow comes out in a wide cone. Its not easy to aim at something

 

[JTP424]

Only issue you will have with the hygger mini is. The flow comes out in a wide cone. Its not easy to aim at something

^This, be aware of it.

 

[dnprall]

^This, be aware of it.

Thanks. I'll have to look to see if I can find somewhere that shows me the size of the cone. But this at least gives me an idea to look for a programmable small power head and that they are out there.

 

[Nemo&Friends]

I bought a very small one at Petco, for my 40 G, just to add a little flow in a corner without blowing sand all over. Unfortunately do not remember the brand. It was the smallest I could get.

 

[dnprall]

I bought a very small one at Petco, for my 40 G, just to add a little flow in a corner without blowing sand all over. Unfortunately do not remember the brand. It was the smallest I could get.

I'll look at the website Thanks!