Which Powerheads are considered "the Best"?

Puff · #1 06-28-2006, 03:28 AM

its going to be time to buy a powerhead soon and im just wondering which ones have the best reputation, but arent going to break the bank.lol

it will be for a 55 gallon.

is it better to get 2 smaller ones, or one bigger one?

how much are these "wave maker" things? and is it worth to get one? or should i just stick with powerheads?

i want one with a bit of a wider output so it isnt concentrating all the force in a small area, but will spread out the temperature more efficiently.

also, how many GPH should i be looking for out of a powerhead for my sized tank (55 gallon)?

thanks for all input

FragFactory · #2 06-28-2006, 03:40 AM

Maxi Jet powerheads are virtually indestructible, cheap and offer great flow, but it is concentrated and not spread out.

Tunze's are also very reliable, and throw out a lot of soft, wide flow but they will break your bank

I should have some Tunze's on sale this canada day weekend

Mike

SerLunchbox · #3 06-28-2006, 03:43 AM

I personally have a Seio 1100 in my 50 gallon right now ... i am really liking it myself. Mid range compared to Maxi-Jet and Tunze

G1GY · #4 06-28-2006, 03:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SerLunchbox

I personally have a Seio 1100 in my 50 gallon right now ... i am really liking it myself. Mid range compared to Maxi-Jet and Tunze

I'd second this opinion.

The Seio's offer the best bang for the buck IMO.

TheReefGeek · #5 06-28-2006, 04:02 AM

As for one or two, I would go with two smaller seio's, one in each back corner pointing upward towards the middle top, intersecting each other, for turbulent flow.

Puff · #6 06-28-2006, 04:15 AM

so maybe 2 Seio 620s or 820s??

620s probaby?

i assume the number is the GPH rating or something...possibly...maybe...

lol

TheReefGeek · #7 06-28-2006, 04:21 AM

Yes, 2 620s would be awesome flow for your tank.

Molino · #8 06-28-2006, 05:20 AM

I've got two Seio 620's in my 55 gallon and am very happy with them so far.

Mike Olson · #9 06-28-2006, 05:22 AM

A friend of mine is using mj-1200's with those Hydor diffusers on them.....very cool and creates alot of mixed flow

Delphinus · #10 06-28-2006, 06:12 AM

What's a Hydor diffuser look like? Sorry, I guess I should know this, I just don't remember and I didn't find any useful hits in the 10 seconds I alloted myself to google it.