Powerhead Choices

[JaminRat]

Hi folks,

I am in the process of planning and compiling all the parts required to setup a 17 usg nano reef. Tank dimensions are 24"x15"x12" and can't decide on which powerhead/s to use.

I like the look of the Seio pumps but the smallest is the 620 gph which would work out to roughly 36x turnover and I know more is better but I think this would be overkill and would also leave a lot of possible dead spots.

The other option I am considering is either the Maxijet or Micro/MiniJet heads. The largest of the Micro/MiniJet pumps is 420 lph (6 x turnover) so would require 3 pumps to provide the desired 15 - 20 x turnover but they are very small. The Maxijet looks to be a better option and would only take 2 of the 600 lph model but is a much bigger unit.

Ultimately flow is the most important but I don't want them to be too obvious in the display so any guidance or alternatives would be much appreciated.

Many thanks

Ben

 

[SkiFletch]

I'd go for the Seio any day of the week. More flow is good and the Seio's really diffuse the flow as opposed to maxijets which are more of a point-flow type of system. Definitely go with the Seio

 

[Donya]

Depending on what you keep, 36x doesn't sound like it would be too much (to me anyway). My 5 gallon has 40x turnover when the pump is going full speed. But, I don't have low-flow critters like mushrooms in there exposed to direct current.

 

[JaminRat]

Well thanks for the input guys and after visiting a local marine specialist (who i didn't know was there) I have purchased the ...........
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Seio M620. Looks good and I didn't know the flow was adjustable. I've almost got everything together now so it'll be diary time soon.