realhiphop Posted July 17, 2002 Share Posted July 17, 2002 right now I'm looking at the the Maxijet and AquaClear Powerheads? Any pro or cons for either, or recommendations? Link to comment
Gilman Posted July 17, 2002 Share Posted July 17, 2002 What size tank are you planning on running your powerhead on? I have a 7gal minibow with a Rio50 as the only powerhead running. I am going to be changing to a MiniJet 404 (108 gallons per hour), because I have read that they are more reliable and quieter than the Rio. As for the AquaClear brand powerheads, I haven't read anything about them. Gil Link to comment
OscarBeast Posted July 17, 2002 Share Posted July 17, 2002 At lowe's you can get small statuary pumps with suction cups rated a 30GPH for $13, a 70 GPH for $17, and a 120 GPH unit for $19. All are smaller than they average powerhead. I bought the 30 GPH unit and I have to say that I think it pushes a lot more than 30GPH (says 45 GPH at the outlet, but is marked as a 30GPH unit on the box). It is by far the most compact unit they had (1.8" x 2.1" x 1.7"), and it really cranks out the current. It seems to be quite under rated. I have ran three of the 30 (45 like I have it setup) GPH units for 3 months now without fail. For $13, I couldn't be happier. I pulled them out of the box, stuck them on the side of the glass and plugged them in, and that is where they have been running ever since. Coralline algae seems to like them for some reason as well! Here is a pic of the top of one. Link to comment
Sahin Posted July 17, 2002 Share Posted July 17, 2002 I quite like the Maxi-jets and the new mini-jets. I have used the AC's in the past, they are decent PH's. I suggest going with the mini-jets as they are quite small and would suit a small tank. If the tank is larger than 10G I suggest going with the Maxijets. Link to comment
realhiphop Posted July 17, 2002 Author Share Posted July 17, 2002 so, whats better the AC or the Maxi-Jets for a 20L. Being quiet is pretty important as well. Link to comment
NaNO ReeFiN Posted July 17, 2002 Share Posted July 17, 2002 I have two Rio90's in my 7 gallon and they don't make a sound. Link to comment
realhiphop Posted July 18, 2002 Author Share Posted July 18, 2002 so what maxi jets do you suggest for a 20L tank? and are they productive and relatively quiet? Link to comment
Christopher Marks Posted July 18, 2002 Share Posted July 18, 2002 Personally I would use two mini-jet 606's. They're very small, quiet, reliable, and their output is adjustable. Link to comment
realhiphop Posted July 18, 2002 Author Share Posted July 18, 2002 is that enough circulation for a 20 gallon?also, what would the advantage be of using two of those opposed to 2 maxijet 400's? Link to comment
Christopher Marks Posted July 18, 2002 Share Posted July 18, 2002 Yeah. You really only need about 200 gallons per hour flow, and you'll have a bit more than that. Link to comment
realhiphop Posted July 18, 2002 Author Share Posted July 18, 2002 do you recommend placing them on opposite sides of the tank? Link to comment
Christopher Marks Posted July 18, 2002 Share Posted July 18, 2002 Definately. You'll want the flow to "collide" at some point. That helps to divert it throughout the tank. You might also want to concider using a spraybar on one of them too. Link to comment
realhiphop Posted July 18, 2002 Author Share Posted July 18, 2002 I meant to also ask why you'd recommend 2 606 minjets over 2 maxijet 400 or 600's? Link to comment
Christopher Marks Posted July 18, 2002 Share Posted July 18, 2002 They're smaller, and cost less. Link to comment
mysk Posted July 19, 2002 Share Posted July 19, 2002 I use 2 Rio 200 for my 20 high and they are quiet as can be Link to comment
realhiphop Posted July 19, 2002 Author Share Posted July 19, 2002 so there are no benefits of 2 maxijet 400 or 600's over 2 606 minjets? Link to comment
MKramer Posted July 19, 2002 Share Posted July 19, 2002 I think the most important difference is that the maxijets have an aimable nozzle, while the minis do not (they may come with a swivel nozzle, but it's still limited in adjustability). . Link to comment
Joe Posted July 19, 2002 Share Posted July 19, 2002 I like the marineland powerheads. They are quiet and relaible. They dont need any calibration or priming to start. just stick them in and plug them in then your off to the races. Joe Link to comment
jay2k2 Posted July 20, 2002 Share Posted July 20, 2002 is 600 gph too much for a 25 gallon?! cause thats what i am running! Link to comment
Kapelakin Posted July 21, 2002 Share Posted July 21, 2002 600 gph is only too much if your corals look like they're in a hurricane and it's stressing their tissue or they're not opening because of the current. I was using two MaxiJets in my 20L, with one on a timer to stay on about 8 hours a day, with the other running constantly. Worked quite well, but I added a power filter, so I removed the one on the timer. I think they are 606's. They're much more adjustible than the MiniJets, though one Mini and one Maxi would work quite well, too. Link to comment
Joe Posted July 21, 2002 Share Posted July 21, 2002 Thats insanely too much you dont need to make your tank into a hurricane! just my thought on things Joe Link to comment
Sea Wraith Posted July 22, 2002 Share Posted July 22, 2002 From an unbiased opinion here! I have all three of the following brands, Maxi Jet, Aqua Clear, and Rio and of the three I prefer the Maxi Jet the most! It comes with the most accessories, and was the cheapest! And its been running a long time! If i had to go with downright reliability then I'd have to go woth Aqua Clear. I have 2 of their powerhead 201's that are 8 years old and still running and "HAVE NOT" been rebuilt! I hear the RIO's have a problem with melting and oozing out a substance into your tank so I plan on replacing mine soon! Link to comment
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