Powerheads??

[FishieBusiness]

Hi all. I need to upgrade/replace my powerheads.

What are you using? What would you recommend? I want a low profile style. Also not interested in breaking the bank. I need 2 to replace my very very old and very very tired QP16.

 

[FREAKINRICAN69]

Reefbreeders rpm are good
Nero 5
Jebao new powerheads
Gyres
It all depends on the size of the tank and what your looking for in flow let alone the coral inhabitants

 

[FishieBusiness]

The tank is 90g DT 20g sump mixed reef with fish. Flow rates and placement are something I trying to figure out. Currently I have them on either end of the tank . I'm thinking of moving them to the back wall. Open up the tank more.

 

[BiGGiePauls33]

No t small form factor, but you'll never be disappointed with Tunze powerheads

 

[coralfishreef]

Nero 5

 

[Pat02026]

Just put a pair of nero5’s in my tank, and they are impressive. Quiet, programmable, move a lot of water and they can be aimed/positioned by a fair amount.

 

[MrX]

I was using two of the Jebao SLW-30 which work well, but I think are under-powered for my 5ft 125G tank. I had supplemented them with two SICCE XStream SDC pumps, but still seems like too little flow.

I just bought two new Jebao SINE Cross-flow Pumps (SCP-150M) with the WiFi controllers. These have far more power than I'd need; I'm running them in Sine Mode (W2) at speed level 2 (of 8). Lots of motion. I'd turn them up more but I think they'd blast the Nems off the rocks.

Only issue I have with these new SCPs is that the Jebao Aqua app is garbage. I can't get it setup to consistently/reliably control the pumps via WiFi. I'm just using the controllers now and they are working fine.

Edit to add: For the SLW-30s I did end up buying some 3D printed guards that slip over the powerhead and sit flush to the glass. Had snails getting back there, and a couple fish were poking around. Didn't want them turned into sushi.

 

[Bostoncoral]

My jabo cp150 gyres are powerhouses in my 300. Any jaboe powerhead ive used was great

 

[coralfishreef]

I’m running a Jebao gyre that I bought new from Dong. No problems after a year and a nice sheet of flow across the top of the tank. There is a slight high-pitched sound if used in any mode other than constant. I think the Maxspect gyres also made a similar noise when I had them. Tons of flow if you need it, but I still would’ve first tried 2 Nero 5s if the Neros worked on 3/4” glass.

 

[FishieBusiness]

Trying to decide between the Nero5 and RB RPM. I like the features of the Nero but like the price of the RPM

 

[dz6t]

In terms of Nero5, if you don’t need the phone app to program the powerhead, go with the Jebao SlW-20, which is basically a Nero5 with a Jebao controller.
I have both RPM and SLW-20 in stock, the SLW-20 I sell carry 1-year warranty.

 

[FishieBusiness]

In terms of Nero5, if you don’t need the phone app to program the powerhead, go with the Jebao SlW-20, which is basically a Nero5 with a Jebao controller.
I have both RPM and SLW-20 in stock, the SLW-20 I sell carry 1-year warranty.

Do they both have the fish/snail/nem guards?

 

[dz6t]

The snail guard for the RPM is included in a $5 accessory pack.
I am using both RPM and Slw-20 for a while now, never have a snail walked into either one.

 

[dz6t]

Also if you want to go with SLW-20, beware of grey or blavk market version that has no warranty on eBay and Amazon.

 

[coralfishreef]

Anyone know if there is a 3D printed fish guard available for the Reefbreeders RP-M? I might give one a try if there is a 3D guard for it.

 

[bcarm]

Wow, what are the odds:

Jebao SLW 20 Guard

I had one of my RBTA's get sucked through my Jebao. It was very sad. But, he looks like he is going to survive the near death experience. So, naturally I am retroactively looking to put a cover over the powerhead. I see a few different types of guards and was wondering if anyone had any...

www.bostonreefers.org

 

[coralfishreef]

I’ve seen fish/nem guards for the SLW-20. Is the RP-M the same powerhead?

Jebao SLW-20 Nem/Fish Guard Buy 2 Get 1 Free

Buy 2 get 1 free: Guard will be added during shipping My personal 3D printed Jebao SLW-20 Nem/Fish cover. Easy to mount and adjust to your liking. Save your fish and anemones from the power of the Jebao SLW 20. Each guard is made with 100% reef-safe PETG filament.

fishofhex.com

 

[bcarm]

This is the kit Dong was speaking of and has on hand:

RPM Accessory Pack - ReefBreeders.com

The RPM Accessory Pack includes a snail guard and usb power adapter for your Reef Power RPM. These are not included as a default with the RPM.

reefbreeders.com

Assuming you want something a little more permanent? I've used these and they work just fine.

 

[bcarm]

To add to that, the cable that it comes with is nice, allows you to run the pump from a USB power source in the case of an outage.

 

[coralfishreef]

Trying to decide between the Nero5 and RB RPM. I like the features of the Nero but like the price of the RPM

The RB powerheads are on sale right now.