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Old 07-28-2008, 07:05 PM
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In your experience with powerheads what was the quietest powerhead you have ever used? Ones that don't chatter, humm or vibrate to loud.

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Old 07-28-2008, 08:14 PM
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I'm using a Tunze Stream 6000 and it's the quietest powerhead I've used.
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Old 07-28-2008, 10:26 PM
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Hi Chris

They are a bit expensive, however they are the quietest TUNZE. I like the variable speed models and the magnetic holders. I have 2 and a TUNZE wavebox in the 180G. I would like another one for my 125G. If you are thinking of a ProfiLux controller you can save the cost of the TUNZE controllers as the ProfiLux will control them.

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I have a couple Tunze 6060s and just bought a nanostream 6045. They're all on magnet brackets and are very quiet.
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Old 07-28-2008, 10:34 PM
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Thanks Jack, Tom and Christy . I was thinking that tunze was the way to go but couldn't stomach the cost right now. Guess I will have to save up or hope to find a few decent used ones for sale.

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There were a couple 6060s on here awhile ago, not sure if they're still available. Best bang for your buck (used), but they're not controllable.
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Old 07-28-2008, 10:55 PM
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Yes they are on the Island and the guy won't ship. I just told Brad about them.
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crud, if it wasn't a 3hr round trip drive I'd go get them for ya.
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Old 07-28-2008, 11:12 PM
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Thanks for the offer though.
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Old 07-29-2008, 12:47 AM
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I can't really much, but I have the Koralia 3's and I can't hear them at all. At least not outside the tank.. Perhaps my fish can hear them..
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