Need powerhead recommendation

[Clink51]

Hi every, i got a BRS GFO Reactor but without the pump. Do any of you have recommendations for a PH to use thats affordable? ive heard of the Maxi-jet 1200. THANKS!

 

[Widdy]

Maxijets are definitely good. I prefer the older models, those are workhorses. Not sure what kind of GPH are you looking for, but I use Minijets as well. The speeds are selectable.

 

[Clink51]

well, im just running a BRS GFO. the 1200 is whats recommended, what have you guys used in a past?

 

[duke62]

Why not put a manifold off your return pump?

 

[Clink51]

My return pump is 800gph, of which i am using 700, i dont know if thats strong enough to power a manifold

 

[DavidS]

You might consider the Hydor Pico 400.
I use this on my TLF Phosban Reactor.
It's very small and only consumes 4 watts and does 100 gph.
TLF recommends a flow of about 40 gph which can be controlled by the pump or the valve on the reactor.
You can't beat the price.

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produ...=pla&catargetid=530005150000085562&cadevice=c

Also use on my skimmer.
The one negative is that I've had a few that turn noisy after I took apart for cleaning.
Still, at this price...

 

[Clink51]

i ended up using a Marineland MJ600 running at 90% flow makes it PERFECT

 

[Rob&Gab]

Rio 400/800.