Power head question... - Aquarium Advice

w|z · 02-01-2005, 03:29 AM

Hi, I have a 15gal tank and am looking for a power head. Found one in the following link. Is this a good one to buy? If not any recommendation? Thanks in advance...

captivereefs · 02-01-2005, 09:13 AM

I would avoid those. They tend to eventually stop working. Some people have had luck with them but most have not. For a good powerhead look at the Maxi jets by aqurium systems.

jvennitti · 02-01-2005, 09:37 AM

I have the Maxijets in my tank and they have been great. Remember to get one that provides about 10x the flow of the tank size--150 in your case. I have also seen recommendations for two or more vs. a single to help with water movement.

Just my beginner's input.

Good luck,

Jeff

specialk · 02-01-2005, 09:56 AM

If you add a [acronym:ce0af84619="power head or Measure of the concentration of hydrogen ions, depending on context"]PH[/acronym:ce0af84619] to your tank please add a guard on the bottom to prevent any injuries.

Salttanker · 02-01-2005, 11:47 AM

Maxijet.

Mike

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w\|z Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: KS Posts: 21	Power head question... Hi, I have a 15gal tank and am looking for a power head. Found one in the following link. Is this a good one to buy? If not any recommendation? Thanks in advance...

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captivereefs Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: WI Posts: 1,852	I would avoid those. They tend to eventually stop working. Some people have had luck with them but most have not. For a good powerhead look at the Maxi jets by aqurium systems. __________________ Darin

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jvennitti Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Virginia Posts: 46 Images: 1	I have the Maxijets in my tank and they have been great. Remember to get one that provides about 10x the flow of the tank size--150 in your case. I have also seen recommendations for two or more vs. a single to help with water movement. Just my beginner's input. Good luck, Jeff __________________ Jeff 45 [acronym:ea688eb9c1="Gallon"]gal[/acronym:ea688eb9c1] AGA Sand substrate 304 Fluval 2 Maxijet 900 PHs 60# [acronym:ea688eb9c1="Live rock"]LR[/acronym:ea688eb9c1] 1 Blue Damsel 1 Yellow Tail Damsel 2 Percula Clown 1 Yellow Tang (Small) 1 Peppermint Shrimp 3 Astrea, 3 Cerith, and Unknown Nassarius ([acronym:ea688eb9c1="Live rock"]LR[/acronym:ea688eb9c1] hitch hikers Snails

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specialk Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: May 2003 Location: Michigan Posts: 236 Images: 2	If you add a [acronym:ce0af84619="power head or Measure of the concentration of hydrogen ions, depending on context"]PH[/acronym:ce0af84619] to your tank please add a guard on the bottom to prevent any injuries. __________________ Look's Like A Butterfly & Stings Like A Bee!!

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