Ever hear of a power sweeper powerhead?

[reef dude]

I saw a powerhead that sort of oscilates back and forth, its really neat, i forget the name, ever hear of these?

 

[saltwaterdave]

yes I have and everything I have heard about them is BADDDDDDDDDDDDDD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have seen many post about them....and i have even seen 1 member say his did'nt last 1 Day!!! I won't use them... <img src="graemlins//eek.gif" border="0" alt="[eek]" />

 

[fish head]

I agree. The Zoo Med power sweep DO NOT WORK. I called ZooMed and complained. Zoo Med denies these claims. Buy one and I guarentee it will stop sweeping in a day or two.

 

[wamp]

I have one... It works great.. I Just clean it once a month and run the pre-filter and have not had any problems yet, except mounting it. Those suction cups suck!!

 

[broomer5]

Great idea.
Poor design.
Too much cleaning for me to keep it sweeping.

 

[h2o]

i bought one but regret it, it's size is too big and get stuck easily. and the power isn't too much either. but i was surprised when see it says "made in Italy"

 

[rottlover]

I have to powersweep 226 in 55 gal tank. I have had them in for about 4 weeks now so far they work great, as Wamp stated suction cups are bad.

 

[diane4]

I just setup a QT tank and installed the zoo med powersweep. It works, but it is NOISY as heck. Makes to many air bubbles. I will switch it out eventually.

 

[diablo]

they 100% suck i wish i could get rid of mine but now i will throw away. they are junk couldnt even work right for one week. i bought 2 of their 228 models and they both are worthless. sorry but just my 2 cent

 

[diane4]

I agree - I usually buy top of the line equipment. And when I don't becuase I want to try something, I regret not trusting and listening to my gut instinct.
No doubt, cheap equipment is a waste of time in the Saltwater aquairum world.

 

[hurt]

They work----only for a cetain amount of time though. I usually find myself cleaning it about once a month. Coraline Algae starts to build up around the head it usually stops it rotating unless cleaned consistenly. They are a pain in the arse
Darend, do you have the airline conected to it? Other than that you should have no reason for bubbles coming from it.

 

[diane4]

Yup, the airline connect is on it. Too noisy for me.
I find that only the top quality products work best for fish. Hate cheap stuff.
I wish there was a website for customer review of pet or fish products only.
I love this forum, I have learned alot out here and everyone seems very nice and knowledgable.
Have a great day.

 

[bret61081]

I have 2 of the 226 in my 55g...and like everyone said...as long as you keep them clean, they work great...and provide great circulation!!
KEY WORDS...KEEP THEM CLEAN!!! :happyfish

 

[minchman]

I Have 2 And Have Never Had Any Problems With Them Yet, Had For Over 5 Mos.