Best powerheads on a wavemaker?

[wombat1]

As some of you may know, I'm a great fan of surge devices. While planning my 6 gallon nano, I couldn't think of any easy way to plumb a surge device to it , so I have to go with 2 PHs and an extra wavemaker. I hear Rios are terrible on wavemakers...what's a good brand?? The best choice would be one with threads for PVC and in the 100 gph range.

 

[Anonymous]

Maxijet's are the best choice, they dont click when starting, the impellers are a little bit soft, and it helps keep the clicking to a minimum.

However, they are not threaded for fittings

 

[esmithiii]

Maxijets for sure.

Ernie

 

[texasreefer]

Maxi-jets

 

[Joey French]

A product you may find of interest is the SCWD device, don't remember offhand where I got mine, do a search for it. It is a relatively new product, and I have had great success with it, as I have plumbed it into my 20 gallon tank, you may be able to find a use for it in yours as well. It basically is a rotating return device that alternates from side to side, using water pressure for the motion. It's rather small also, but still may be a bit too large for your nano. Just thought I would suggest it, works well for me. Joey

 

[Joey French]

It's on Custom Aquatics homepage..... Joey

 

[esmithiii]

A product you may find of interest is the SCWD device, don't remember offhand where I got mine, do a search for it. It is a relatively new product, and I have had great success with it, as I have plumbed it into my 20 gallon tank, you may be able to find a use for it in yours as well. It basically is a rotating return device that alternates from side to side, using water pressure for the motion. It's rather small also, but still may be a bit too large for your nano. Just thought I would suggest it, works well for me. Joey

Joey- How long have you had yours? Most these type devices seem to quit rotating after a certain period of use and need to be cleaned weekly to keep them functioning.

 

[wombat1]

Ditto. Pieces of junk IMHO. I picked up a wavemaker for $50, and this way I can mount them outside of the tank. There just isn't enough room in a 6 gallon tank for a rotating powerhead.