powerhead for circulation

myhui · 02-02-2008, 07:17 AM

For my low-tech 30, should I go with

Aquarium Systems Maxi-Jet

Or the 20 times more expensive, German-made, Tunze electronic 5001 model (which definitely makes it too-high tech):

I think the Tunze is only useful for elaborate reef systems.

What do you all use for your low-tech?

nokturnalkid · 02-02-2008, 07:31 AM

Proud owner of the maxijet 1200 and 2 600's. Absolutely no problems here.

imeridian · 02-02-2008, 07:41 AM

Hydor Koralia?

I've only used Aquaclear power heads, no problems with those.

NATURE AQUARIUM · 02-02-2008, 03:19 PM

If you are looking for powerheads online go to
www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=3578+4609&pcatid=4609
they have a big sale I just bought two power heads for my 65 gal. tank

myhui · 02-05-2008, 06:50 AM

Thanks for that.

The Hydor Koralia pumps are available for even less here:

http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_searchItem~vendorname~Hydor~vendorcode~HD.html

RoyalFizbin · 02-11-2008, 03:20 AM

Get the maxi jet for sure. It's cheap, quiet and runs cool. It's even rated to run outside of the tank without being submerged. Many other brands would just burn up if you tried that. I used one to build a canister filter a while back. I had the maxi jet mounted outside of my canister (glass jar).
I can't really say anything for the tunze as i've never used one but if it really costs 20 times more, I say save some money and get the maxi jet.

02-02-2008, 07:17 AM	#1
myhui Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Orange County, CA, USA Posts: 8	powerhead for circulation For my low-tech 30, should I go with Aquarium Systems Maxi-Jet Or the 20 times more expensive, German-made, Tunze electronic 5001 model (which definitely makes it too-high tech): I think the Tunze is only useful for elaborate reef systems. What do you all use for your low-tech?

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02-02-2008, 07:31 AM	#2
nokturnalkid Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (75/100%) Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: HI, but Pueblo, CO for now Posts: 1,226	Proud owner of the maxijet 1200 and 2 600's. Absolutely no problems here.

02-02-2008, 07:41 AM	#3
imeridian Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (47/100%) Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hagerstown, MD Posts: 2,847	Hydor Koralia? I've only used Aquaclear power heads, no problems with those.

02-02-2008, 03:19 PM	#4
NATURE AQUARIUM Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (4/100%) Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Pensacola, Florida Posts: 190	If you are looking for powerheads online go to www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=3578+4609&pcatid=4609 they have a big sale I just bought two power heads for my 65 gal. tank

02-05-2008, 06:50 AM	#5
myhui Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Orange County, CA, USA Posts: 8	Thanks for that. The Hydor Koralia pumps are available for even less here: http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_searchItem~vendorname~Hydor~vendorcode~HD.html

02-11-2008, 03:20 AM	#6
RoyalFizbin Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 242	Get the maxi jet for sure. It's cheap, quiet and runs cool. It's even rated to run outside of the tank without being submerged. Many other brands would just burn up if you tried that. I used one to build a canister filter a while back. I had the maxi jet mounted outside of my canister (glass jar). I can't really say anything for the tunze as i've never used one but if it really costs 20 times more, I say save some money and get the maxi jet.